Category Archives: Local News
MN & Iowa Farmers Continuing to Begin Fieldwork
Minnesota farmers averaged 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 13th, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities were similar to last we...
Apr 15, 2025
Albert Lea Police Seek the Public's Help to Find Fountain Lake Park Vandals
The public is being asked to help find those responsible for over $30,000 in vandalism at Fountain Lake Park. The Albert Lea Police Department says officers responded to a report of damage at F...
Apr 14, 2025
Bricelyn American Legion to Hold a Flag Disposal Ceremony Saturday Morning
The Faribault County American Legion official 2025 flag disposal ceremony will be held on Saturday at the Bricelyn American Legion. Anyone who has flags that are no longer in use are encouraged...
Apr 09, 2025
REAL ID Implementation Deadline Less Than a Month Away
As the REAL ID implementation deadline is less than a month away, the local Department of Motor Vehicles (DVS) is receiving heavy demand. Starting May 7th, a REAL ID, Enhanced ID, passport, res...
Apr 09, 2025
Accidental Shooting Believed to be the Cause of Gunshot Wounds to Two Blue Earth Residents
Two gunshot victims were taken to UHD in Blue Earth on Sunday night. According the Blue Earth Police Department, at approximately 10:22pm, they received a call that a female and male suffering ...
Apr 08, 2025
Authorities Investigating Winnebago Man's Death in North Mankato
Authorities are investigating the death of a Winnebago man at an apartment in North Mankato. According to a release from the North Mankato Police Department, officers were called just after 5:1...
Apr 08, 2025
Rain, Snow and Cooler Temps Limit MN & Iowa Farmers Last Week, According to the USDA's First Update of the Year
Widespread rain and record snowfall in some areas limited Minnesota farmers to 1.0 day suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 6th, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics...
Apr 08, 2025
Jackson Woman Injured After Hitting a Cow on I-90 Saturday Night
A Jackson woman was injured when she collided with a cow on the roadway in Faribault County on Saturday night. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 8:52pm, a 2017 GMC Terra...
Apr 07, 2025
A Defense of Mental Illness Expected to be Used for Man Accused of Stabbing a Kwik Trip Worker in Mankato in March
Court records show attorneys for a man charged in the stabbing death of a Kwik Trip worker last month intend to rely on a defense of mental illness. Michael Lee Miller is charged with 2nd degre...
Apr 04, 2025
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors Set the Date for 2 Public Hearings
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors set the date and time for a pair of upcoming public hearings during their meeting Tuesday morning. The board will hold the public hearing on their proposed budg...
Apr 04, 2025
