Category Archives: Local News

United South Central Schools is reaching out to the public this spring as it explores potential updates to its facilities.   The district held its second community engagement meeting in February,...

The American Red Cross is encouraging residents across southern Minnesota to donate blood during March and April as part of Red Cross Month, highlighting the ongoing need for lifesaving blood products...

The Fairmont City Council has approved changes to an employment offer for a candidate being considered for interim City Administrator.   Council members met Monday to review requests from candida...

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council is preparing to open a new Head Start Center in Blue Earth this summer through a partnership with St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center.   The center will provide free ea...

A plea deal means almost a year in jail for a North Mankato man charged with 18 felony sex crimes.   Fifty six year old Michael Allen Swanson was charged in July 2024 with 16 counts of first degr...

Drought watches have been issued for northwest and southeast Iowa following a winter marked by a lack of rain and snow, according to the latest Water Summary Update.   The DNR says Iowa experienc...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and received an update from the Recorder's Office on a free service called Property Fraud Alert to help residents protect their property from...

A Wells man faces felony charges after authorities said he set his partner's vehicle on fire during a domestic dispute on February 28th.   Thirty three year old Ruben Alonso Gomez has been charge...

The City of Winnebago is embracing its "Small Town, Big Heart" motto with a new public art project aimed at building community pride and attracting visitors.   An 8 foot by 8 foot blue metal hear...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners approved several public works projects at the meeting Tuesday, including awarding a nearly $2 million contract to R&E Enterprises of Mankato for five br...