The Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Fairmont has stopped operations. The plant closed at 7pm Thursday, laying off 55 employees. Green Plains had operated the plant, located at 1125 Bixby Road, since 2014 when it bought out another plant which had been idle since 2012. Green Plains continues to operate plants in Superior and Shenandoah,…… read more »
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Veteran Resource Fair to be Held on Thursday
The Department of Veteran Affairs and the Faribault, Freeborn and Mower County Veterans Service Offices will host a Veterans Resource Fair and Claims Clinic on Thursday, January 23rd, providing local veterans with an opportunity to learn about benefits and healthcare options. The expo will be held at the Albert Lea Armory, 410 Prospect Avenue, Albert…… read more »
Rep. Olson and Others Sworn in as State Legislature Began is 2025 Session on Tuesday
Minnesota’s 2025 Legisialative session officially began on Tuesday as Representative Bjorn Olson, R-Fairmont, and 66 other state representatives took the oath of office during a ceremony at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Olson will serve on four house committees: Children and Families Finance and Policy, Legacy Police, Transportation Finance and Policy, and will serve…… read more »
Minnesota DNR Confirms Avian Influenza in Wild Birds in Southern Minnesota
Samples taken by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed avian influenza in birds in southern Minnesota, although the peak infection period seems to have passed as waterfowl migrated south. A recent report centered on the numbers of dead Canada Geese found in Fairmont, Waseca, Owatonna and Albert Lea. The DNR stressed caution around dead…… read more »
Recorder’s Office Releases Faribault County’s Vital Statistics for December
The Faribault County Recorder’s Office has released the Vital Statistics Report for December 2024. According to the report, there were 11 births in the County in December, 3 more than in 2023. There were 21 deaths in the County last month, 4 more than in 2023 and 3 Marriage Licenses were issued, compared to 2…… read more »
Good Thunder’s Mayor Sentenced on Conflict of Interest Charge
Good Thunder’s longtime mayor was sentenced to probation and community service Tuesday related to a conflict of interest charge dating back to 2022. Sixty eight year old Robert John Anderson received a stay of adjudication on a gross misdemeanor conviction, meaning it would be dismissed upon completion of probation and community service, according to a…… read more »
Blue Earth Man Arrested Following Investigation of Stolen Mail in MN & Iowa
A Blue Earth man has been arrested for alleged mail theft and fraud. According to the Blue Earth Police Department, residents in Faribault County and Clear Lake, Iowa had previously reported incidents of mail being stolen from their mailboxes. The Blue Earth Polce Department assisted by the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, Wells Police Department and…… read more »
Two Blue Earth Area Students Honored as Triple A Award Winners
Blue Earth Area High School Seniors Madelyn Ferguson and Jacob Grandgenett have been honored with the prestigious Academic, Arts and Athletic (Triple A) Award. This recognition is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional achievements in academics, fine arts and athletics. Ferguson and Grandgenett have not only maintained an impressive 3.0 or higher grade point average,…… read more »
USDA Releases 2024 Crop Production Summary for MN & Iowa
The USDA, National Agricultural Statistic Service released the 2024 Crop Production Summary for Minnesota and Iowa. Corn for grain production in Minnesota for 2024 was estimated at 1.35 billion bushels, down 11 percent from the previous year’s 1.51 billion bushels. Minnesota’s corn for grain yield was estimated at 174.0 bushels per acre. Iowa corn for…… read more »
Bravo Zulu House Launches a Live Construction Cam
The Bravo Zulu House in rural Winnebago has launched a live construction camera, sponsored by Sit Investment, offering the public a unique way to watch the real time progress of the sober home for veterans with PTSD. The Bravo Zulu house is excited to share this journey with the community. The construction cam allows everyone…… read more »