Gertrude Paschke will be the new commissioner in Faribault County’s 1st District come January beating incumbent John Roper in Tuesday’s election. Paschke received 865 votes compared to Roper’s 513. Martin County had three contested races for Commissioner seats. In District 1, Kevin Kristenson was the winner with 1,186 votes over Micheal Anderson who collected 754…… read more »
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Tuesday Election Results From Area Cities
Three council member at large seats were up for grabs in Blue Earth last night, with the incumbents keeping their seats. Michael McNerney led the way with 1,240 votes, Stephanie Walter collected 896 and John Huisman had 806 votes to claim the final open spot. Lawrence Berg finished fourth with 669 votes. In Fairmont there…… read more »
State Races See Incumbents Keeping Seats
In the race for State Representative in District 22A incumbent Republican Bjorn Olson grabbed 69 percent of the vote as he defeated Marisa Ulman who collected 30 percent. It was also another incumbent Republican in Peggy Bennett keeping her District 23A seat with 15,554 votes compared to her challenger Joe Staloch’s 7,379 votes Incumbent Democratic…… read more »
Homicide RuledBody Found in Rural Wells on Friday Night
The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in rural Wells Friday night. According to the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:46pm, they received a 911 call of a body found on a property in rural Wells. Based on the initial investigation, the death has been ruled a homicide. Authorities…… read more »
88 Year Old Wells Woman Dies in House Fire Saturday Afternoon
A rural Wells woman had died as a result of a house fire that happened Saturday Afternoon. According to the Faribault County Sheriff’s office, at approximately 3:54pm, they responded to a house fire on 600th Ave in Dunbar Township. It was learned that 88 year old Shirley Lemons was still believed to be inside the…… read more »
Corn Harvest Nearing Completion in Minnesota and Iowa Ahead of Schedule
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending November 3rd. Harvest was nearing completion as fall tillage, fertilizer applications and manure hauling took place. Minnesota corn harvested for grain reached 95%, 12 days ahead of last year and 2 week ahead of the 5…… read more »
Two Injured in Two Vehicle Accident North of Blue Earth on Friday Morning
A woman and young boy from Winnebago were injured in a two vehicle crash on Highway 169, north of Blue Earth on Friday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 7:58am, a 2012 Toyota Rav4, driven by 22 year old Isabella Ann Nelson of Winnebago, was southbound on Highway 169 and had stopped…… read more »
Former Albert Lea High School Coach, Accused of Having Sex With a Student, Takes a Plea Deal
A former high school coach, accused of having sex with a student, is taking a plea deal. Thirty five year old Richard John Polley, of Albert Lea, was charged in January 2022 with third degree criminal sexual conduct. Polley, a former school counselor and former coach of the girls basketball team, was arrested for having…… read more »
Amboy Man Injured in I-90 Accident Near MN/South Dakota Border
An Amboy man was injured in a one vehicle accident on Thursday Afternoon on Interstate 90 in Rock County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 12:52pm, a 2023 Chevy Silverado, driven by 69 year old Jerome Craig Benrud, was westbound on I-90 when it left the road and crashed near mile post 4…… read more »
Daylight Saving Time Ends This Sunday
Don’t forget that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd, at 2am. Remember to set your clock back one hour before you turn in on Saturday night. If you’re having trouble remembering what to do, remember the old saying, spring ahead, fall back. Fire officials says it’s also a great time to check the…… read more »