The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the homicide that happened in rural Wells weeks ago. On Friday, October 1st, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of human remains discovered at rural property near Wells. Upon arriving at the scene, it was determined the death to be the result of a…
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Two People Arrested and Charged Following Thefts in Kossuth and Martin Counties
The investigation into a series of thefts and burglaries in Kossuth County and Martin County has resulted in a pair of arrests. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies received a report on Sunday, November 10th of two side by side ATV’s that had been stolen out of Martin County. At that time, law…
B.E. Council Reaches Contract Agreement With Police Department
The Blue Earth City Council met on Monday and went into a closed session to discuss the labor negotiations with the Police Department. Mayor Rick Scholtes says they were able to reach an agreement on a three year contract, with a 3% increase in pay each year of the contract. Scholtes says the agreement keeps…
Residents of Faribault County are Reminded that Homestead Applications are Due by the End of the Year
Residents of Faribault County are reminded that if you purchased a property in the past year and you, or a qualifying relative occupy the property, you have until December 31st to contact the Assessor’s Office to file a Homestead Application. Failure to file a Homestead Application will affect the amount of property tax you pay. …
Local Sports
Local Sports Schedule — Thursday 10/24/24
Volleyball Section 2A Playoffs in St. PeterML/GHEC-Truman vs. Mayer Lutheran (On 1560AM &kbew98country.com, 6pm) Section 2A Playoffs at MN Valley LutheranMartin Co. West vs. Cleveland (6pm) Girls Tennis Maple River Girls at State Individual Tournament Cross Country BEA, USC, MT-GHEC/ML, MCW & Maple River at Section 2A Meet in NorwoodFairmont at Section 2AA Meet in…
Local Sports Results from Tuesday 10/22/24
Local Sports Results from Monday 10/21/24
Local Sports Schedule — Monday 10/21/24
Minnesota Volleyball Section 2A PlayoffsUSC at ML/GHEC-Truman (On 1560AM, 95.3 FM & kbew98country.com, 7pm)A-C-GC at Martin Co. West Section 2AA PlayoffsMaple River at Southwest Christian Iowa Volleyball Region 3 PlayoffsWest Hancock at North Iowa (On 98.1 FM & kbew98country.com, 7pm)North Union at Newman Catholic
Country Music News
Parker McCollum’s thankful for his CMA Song of the Year nod: ‘That’s as good as it gets’
Disney/Tanner YeagerParker McCollum’s not just a singer, he’s a songwriter and prides himself in that art.That’s why having “Burn It Down” nominated for CMA Song of the Year means a lot to him.”That’s as good as it gets for me and that’s really the one award I think that carries a bunch of weight for me just…
Old Dominion weighs in on potentially earning their seventh CMA Vocal Group award
Disney/Frank MicelottaOld Dominion’s been on a winning streak in the CMA Vocal Group of the Year category for the past six years.If they continue their reign this year, they’ll earn their seventh trophy and become the second-most-awarded Vocal Group, taking over the title currently held by six-time winners Little Big Town.So how’s Old Dominion feeling about potentially taking the…
Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton + more to perform George Strait tribute at CMAs
Courtesy of Country Music AssociationCountry Music’s Biggest Night is about to get bigger.It’s been announced that Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Parker McCollum and Jamey Johnson will perform a tribute to George Strait onstage.Their performance will happen after George receives his 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.Past CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipients include Dolly Parton, Willie…
Why Riley Green’s first CMA Award nomination makes him feel validated
Disney/Scott KirklandThere’s a first time for everything, and for Riley Green, 2024 has been the year of numerous firsts — including getting nominated for a CMA Award and being invited to perform onstage.”You know, being nominated for a CMA Award, getting to perform at the CMAs is such a huge thing,” Riley tells ABC Audio. “It’s…