Category Archives: Local News
Former Armstrong Police Chief Enters Alford Plea
A former Armstrong Police Chief charged with misconduct in office has entered an Alford plea to two charges after a jury was selected for his trial in Clay County District Court. According to online c...
Sep 12, 2024
Two Injured in Four Vehicle Accident on I-90 early Tuesday Morning
A Michigan man and woman were injured in a four vehicle accident on I-90, about 2 miles east of the Frost exit early Tuesday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 4:57am, ...
Sep 11, 2024
Mapleton Man Suffers Nonlife Threatening Injuries in Motorcycle/Pickup Accident on Tuesday Morning
A Mapleton man was injured in a motorcycle/pickup accident in Mapleton Tuesday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 7:43am, a 2019 Ford F150, driven by 38 year old Tyler ...
Sep 10, 2024
Mapleton Man Receives Stayed Prison Sentence and Ordered to Pay Restitution in Tax Evasion Case
A Mapleton man recently received a stayed prison sentence and was ordered to pay more than $100,000 in restitution related to tax evasion. Sixty seven year old Terrance Lee Roberts was convicted...
Sep 10, 2024
Minnesota's Corn and Soybean Condition Declines, While Iowa's Remains About the Same, According to the USDA
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending September 8th. Field activities included chopping corn for silage...
Sep 10, 2024
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers to Close Wednesday in Freeborn and Nobles Counties
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Freeborn and Nobles counties will permanently close at 6:30pm on Wednesday, September 11th. These centers are currently operating at the following locations in Freebo...
Sep 09, 2024
B.E. Council Discussed Tax Delinquent Property at Monday's Meeting
At Tuesday's Blue Earth City Council meeting, the Council received an update from City Attorney David Frundt on the property at 1006 E. 5th Street. At their meeting on August 19th, the Council directe...
Sep 06, 2024
Two Injured in 2 Vehicle Accident on I-90 Near Fairmont on Wednesday Evening
Two people were sent to the hospital after a two vehicle accident Wednesday evening on Interstate 90 in Martin County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol at approximately 8:20pm, a mile west of t...
Sep 06, 2024
Bricelyn Man Facing Charges Following a Police Pursuit on Wednesday Night
A Bricelyn man faces multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a pursuit on Wednesday night. According to the Faribault County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 9:53pm, a deputy attempt...
Sep 05, 2024
Faribault County Applies for Federal Aid for Culvert Repair Following June's Heavy Rain and Flooding
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and received an update from County Engineer April Wellman on Public Works business. One of the items Wellman brought to the council was regar...
Sep 05, 2024
