The latest U.S Drought Monitor was released Thursday and it continues to show improvement across much of Minnesota. Much of central and south central Minnesota has been downgraded from moderate drought to abnormally dry conditions. Severe drought has been downgraded in a small part of western and southern Minesota, but far western and southwestern areas…… read more »
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Minnesota’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in October
Minnesota’s unemployment rate remained at 3.4% in October and for the fourth consecutive month the state’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.7%, according to data form the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Six of Minnesota’s 11 supersectors added jobs in October, including Education & Health Services; Leaisure & Hospitality; and…… read more »
Mapleton Man Given Probation Following Drunk Driving Death of His Passenger in a UTV Accident
A Mapleton man has been placed on supervised probation for three years in the death of his passenger while being drunk when he crashed his utility terrain vehicle. According to court documents, 53 year old Lance Eric Leiferman was also sentenced Tuesday to serve one day in the Blue Earth County Jail and is convicted…… read more »
Recorder’s Office Releases Vital Statistics for October 2024 for Faribault County
The Faribault County Recorder’s Office has released the Vital Statistics Report for October of 2024. According to the report, there were 8 births in the county in October of this year, 7 less than in 2023. There were also 21 deaths in Faribault County last month, 10 more than last year and 4 Marriage Licenses…… read more »
Minnesota Wrapping Up Harvest, Iowa Nearing Completion According the USDA
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending November 10th. In Minnesota field activities included wrapping up harvest, fall tillage and fertilizer applications. Harvest of the corn for grain crop in Iowa reached 95% statewide, 4 days ahead of last year and 12 days…… read more »
2nd Half Taxes on Mobile Homes and Agriculture Land in Faribault County Due Friday
Residents of Faribault County are reminded that second half taxes on mobile homes and agriculture land, where noted on your tax state, are due by Friday, November 15th. All payments mailed should be postmarked on or before the due date to avoid penalties. Payments should be sent to the Faribault County Treasurer’s Office at P.O.…… read more »
Faribault County Sheriff’s Office Releases the Name of the Victim Found Friday Night in Rural Wells
The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office has released more details on the body that was found in rural Wells Friday night, November 1st. According to the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:46pm, they received a 911 call of a body found at a property in the 14,000 block of 540th Avenue in rural Wells. The…… read more »
Fairmont Man Receives Stay of Imposition After Drug Possession Conviction
A Fairmont man had a drug sales charge dismissed and received a stay of imposition related to a recent drug possession conviction in Mankato. Forty three year old Nathan John Planting also was convicted on a misdemeanor DWI charge for the May 4th, 2023 offense according to a sentencing order in Blue Earth County District…… read more »
Spirit Lake Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Drug Charges for a Fairmont Man
A Fairmont man is facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop Monday evening in Spirit Lake. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office, 42 year old Juan Rodriguez was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for speeding around 9:30pm. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, the deputy found multiple bags of marijuana…… read more »
Referendum For New Elementary/Middle School in Blue Earth Fails
Residents in the Blue Earth Area School District were asked whether or not to approved a 66.8 million dollar bond referendum for a new PreK – 6th grade school to be built by the High School. The measure failed with 2,605 voting no and 1,655 voting yes. There were three open seats on the Blue…… read more »