Category Archives: Local News
Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Fairmont Closes
The Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Fairmont has stopped operations. The plant closed at 7pm Thursday, laying off 55 employees. Green Plains had operated the plant, located at 1125 Bixby Road, since 201...
Jan 20, 2025
Veteran Resource Fair to be Held on Thursday
The Department of Veteran Affairs and the Faribault, Freeborn and Mower County Veterans Service Offices will host a Veterans Resource Fair and Claims Clinic on Thursday, January 23rd, providing local ...
Jan 17, 2025
Rep. Olson and Others Sworn in as State Legislature Began is 2025 Session on Tuesday
Minnesota's 2025 Legisialative session officially began on Tuesday as Representative Bjorn Olson, R-Fairmont, and 66 other state representatives took the oath of office during a ceremony at the State ...
Jan 16, 2025
Minnesota DNR Confirms Avian Influenza in Wild Birds in Southern Minnesota
Samples taken by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed avian influenza in birds in southern Minnesota, although the peak infection period seems to have passed as waterfowl migrated s...
Jan 16, 2025
Recorder's Office Releases Faribault County's Vital Statistics for December
The Faribault County Recorder's Office has released the Vital Statistics Report for December 2024. According to the report, there were 11 births in the County in December, 3 more than in 2023.&n...
Jan 15, 2025
Good Thunder's Mayor Sentenced on Conflict of Interest Charge
Good Thunder's longtime mayor was sentenced to probation and community service Tuesday related to a conflict of interest charge dating back to 2022. Sixty eight year old Robert John Anderson received ...
Jan 15, 2025
Blue Earth Man Arrested Following Investigation of Stolen Mail in MN & Iowa
A Blue Earth man has been arrested for alleged mail theft and fraud. According to the Blue Earth Police Department, residents in Faribault County and Clear Lake, Iowa had previously reported incidents...
Jan 13, 2025
Two Blue Earth Area Students Honored as Triple A Award Winners
Blue Earth Area High School Seniors Madelyn Ferguson and Jacob Grandgenett have been honored with the prestigious Academic, Arts and Athletic (Triple A) Award. This recognition is awarded to stu...
Jan 13, 2025
USDA Releases 2024 Crop Production Summary for MN & Iowa
The USDA, National Agricultural Statistic Service released the 2024 Crop Production Summary for Minnesota and Iowa. Corn for grain production in Minnesota for 2024 was estimated at 1.35 billion bushel...
Jan 13, 2025
Bravo Zulu House Launches a Live Construction Cam
The Bravo Zulu House in rural Winnebago has launched a live construction camera, sponsored by Sit Investment, offering the public a unique way to watch the real time progress of the sober home for vet...
Jan 10, 2025
