Category Archives: Local News

Fairmont's Community Development Director has withdrawn as a Fairmont City Administrator candidate. Hours before a special meeting on Wednesday to consider the hiring of the final Fairmont City Admini...

The Freeborn County Sheriff's Office says it continues to investigate the shooting death of 45-year-old Joshua Petersen in rural Alden on September 24. Authorities reported that Joshua Petersen was at...

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending September 28th. Warm temperatures advanced crop maturity quickly. Field...

Three people were injured in a two vehicle accident on I-90 in Faribault County on Monday night. According to the Minnesota State Patrol at approximately 9:34 pm, a 2021 Ford Escape driven by 58-year-...

FAIRMONT, MN- Authorities say a woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Fairmont Friday evening. According to the Fairmont Police Department the incident occurred around 6:05 p.m. in the 600 ...

The Fairmont Police Department has released information regarding Terry Jay Schulz, a Level 3 Predatory Offender. Schulz has a history of engaging in sexual contact against known male and female child...

A man has died after being shot Wednesday evening in rural Alden.   According to the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office, a 45 year old man was found with two gunshot wounds to his chest at 23480 63...

A Wells man was involved in a two vehicle accident Wednesday Afternoon in North Mankato.   According to the State Patrol, at approximately 4:10pm, a 2016 Ford Escape driven by 26 year old Andrew ...

A Fairmont Man was injured when he lost control of his motorcycle in Fairmont on Wednesday afternoon.   According to the State Patrol, at approximately 12:30pm, a 2025 Kawasaki EX500 operated by ...

A 62 year old Wells woman is facing drug sale and possession charges in Nicollet County District Court following a controlled buy involving law enforcement and a confidential informant.   Kimberl...