Category Archives: Local News
USDA Forecasts MN Corn Bushels to be Down This Year, While Soybean & Iowa Corn and Soybeans Higher
Minnesota corn production is forecast at 1.40 billion bushels, down 7% from last year, according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Production report. Based on cond...
Oct 15, 2024
Faribault County Recorder Releases Vital Statistics for September
The Faribault County Recorder's Office has released the Vital Statistics Report for September of 2024. According to the report, there were 6 births in the county in September of this year, one more th...
Oct 14, 2024
Willmar Woman Injured in Two Vehicle Accident Near Wells
A two vehicle accident south of Wells early Wednesday morning sent a Willmar woman to the emergency room. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 6:33am, a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was ...
Oct 10, 2024
Faribault County Sheriff's Office Warns of Scam Calls
The Faribault County Sheriff's Office has received calls of a scam call. The caller says they are Deputy Adams and giving a call back number that does not belong to the Sheriff's Office. If you ...
Oct 09, 2024
Second Half Taxes on Commercial, Residential and Personal Property in Faribault County Due October 15th
Residents of Faribault County are reminded that second half taxes on commercial, residential and personal property, where noted on your tax statement, are due by Tuesday, October 15th. All payments ma...
Oct 09, 2024
Harvest Progress in MN & Iowa Advancing Rapidly Thanks to Favorable Weather
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending October 6th. Harvest, fall tillage and fertilizer applications ke...
Oct 08, 2024
Blue Earth Mayor Scholtes Releases Statement Regarding Misinformation About Refugee Resettlement in Blue Earth
Blue Earth Mayor Rick Scholtes released a public statement this morning regarding refugee resettlement misinformation that's been making its way through the community and social media. Scholtes' state...
Oct 07, 2024
Judge Sets Sentencing for Good Thunder Mayor Charged in Conflict of Interest Case
Sentencing is set for the Mayor of Good Thunder who was first charged back in 2022 for alleged conflicts of interest involving city contracts. According to court documents, Robert Anderson agreed to e...
Oct 07, 2024
Frost Man Sentenced on Lesser Charges After Leading Authorities on a Chase Through Blue Earth in May
A Frost man received a stayed prison sentence, credit for jail time served and may serve more jail time on work release after leading police on a chase through Blue Earth in May. Forty year old Cory T...
Oct 03, 2024
Faribault County Sheriff Mike Gormley Announces Retirement at Tuesday's County Board Meeting
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and at the meeting, Sheriff Mike Gormley and Chief Deputy Scott Adams addressed the board with Sheriff's Office business. Commissioner Tom Lo...
Oct 03, 2024
