Category Archives: Local News

The Fairmont City Council took steps Monday toward filling both and acting and permanent City Administrator position.   The council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Finance Director P...

The Fairmont City Council held a special meeting Friday to interview two candidates for City Administrator: Jason Baker and Tiffany Duboski Ledee.   The city has been without a full time City Adm...

The United South Central School District is planning for future growth as enrollment is expected to rise. A Facilities Committee meeting in set for 5pm on Monday, January 12th, in the USC Community Ed...

The Blue Earth City Council discussed ongoing issues Monday with vehicles remaining on parked streets during snow emergencies, which officials say continues to hinder snow removal operations.   C...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine contracts, donations and administrative items during its recent meeting.   Commissioners approved a contract services agre...

An Elmore woman is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after allegedly making racially motivated threats toward a neighbor and his family.   According to a criminal complaint, a Faribault...

A Blue Earth man is facing a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge following an alleged assault during an argument earlier this month. According to the criminal complaint, police responded to a re...

The Blue Earth City Council meet Monday and received an update from City Engineer Ben Rosol on ongoing planning efforts for upcoming infrastructure projects.   Rosol said work on the plans is con...

The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced a vacancy in Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District following the upcoming retirement of Judge Krista J. Jass. The seat will be chambered in Mankato, se...

Farmers continue to ask about the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, but there is still no way to sign up.   Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says while the program has bee...