Category Archives: Local News

The Albert Lea Police Department assisted in an AMBER Alert that led to the safe recovery of a missing 7 year old girl early Thursday.   Police say Brynlee Nelson was reported missing Wednesday a...

United South Central High School Seniors, Jaelyn Stangler and Kolt Bullerman have been honor with the prestigious Academics, Arts and Athletics (Triple A) award. This recognition is awarded to student...

The 2025 Blue Earth City archery hunt was conducted successfully and without incident according to a release from Archery Hunt Coordinator Tharen Haugh.   Overall, the hunt proceeded as planned, ...

Employees at 3M in Fairmont learned last week the company plans to permanently close the facility, ending nearly 80 years of operations in the community.   The plant, which has been operating sin...

The Faribault County Farm Bureau is hosting an informal forum to address questions surrounding energy needs and land use contracts.   The session will be held Tuesday, January 20th, form 6 to 8:3...

Several area high schools have announced their senior recipients of the Minnesota State High School League's Triple A Award, recognizing involvement in academics, arts and athletics.   At Granada...

An auto restoration business owner has been charged with with felony theft after a Tennessee couple reportedly lost nearly $40,000 in cash and classic vehicles.   Forty four year old Scott Michae...

The Faribault County Sheriff's Office has restricted all vehicle traffic on Bass Lake due to open water and unsafe ice conditions.   The restriction in effect applies to all vehicles, including c...

There's a lot happening year around at area Farm Service Agency offices, even during the winter months. Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says this is actually one of the busies...

The Blue Earth Area School Board approved several action items during its meeting Monday night, including committee appointments, agreements and personnel updates.   The board approved its commit...