Faribault County Sheriff’s Authorities responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover accident early Saturday Evening which inured three people. According to the Sherriff’s Office, the accident happened at around 6:45pm, at the intersection of 470th Avenue and 90th Street, north of Frost. Investigators say Martha Tiah, 45, of Brooklyn Center, was driving a…… read more »
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Vehicle Fire in Albert Lea Prompts Brief Building Evacuation
A portion of an Albert Lea Grocery Store was evacuated for a time Saturday after a vehicle caught fire outside the business. Around 12:10pm Saturday, the Albert Lea Fire Department was summoned to Hy-Vee, located on Bridge Avenue, in response to a report of a vehicle on fire. When firefighters arrived, they found a 2001…… read more »
Authorities Investigating Train Derailment Near Martin County Fairgrounds
Emergency Management Officials in Martin County were notified of a train derailment that occurred Wednesday Afternoon on the west edge of Fairmont. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the derailment occurred just after 2pm, a short distance south of the Martin County Fairgrounds. Authorities say eight cars carrying ethanol left the tracks, with four…… read more »
Lakeview’s New Skilled Nursing Facility Nearing Completion
Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont is nearing final completion of its new 81,000 square foot skilled nursing facility. The facility, located on the back parking lot of Lakeview’s Campus, offers several new features. The $24 million project, which began last summer, will not affect the chapel, existing independent living or assisted living. The…… read more »
Iowa Man Suffers Injuries in Accident South of Kiester
A North Central Iowa man suffered minor injuries in a single vehicle accident which occurred Tuesday evening, south of Kiester. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Gerard Faton, 24, of Ventrua, Iowa, was traveling southbound on State Highway 22, when he came upon another vehicle which was attempting to turn off onto 20th Street. Faton…… read more »
Martin County Resident Dies from COVID-19
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the death of a Martin County resident from COVID-19. The resident was between 60-64 years old, according to the Department of Health. The person was among 22 COVID-19 deaths reported statewide on Tuesday, raising the state’s pandemic death toll to 8,581.… read more »
MN & Iowa Farmers Making Good Harvest Progress
Field Conditions allowed for the rapid harvest of crops throughout Minnesota last week, according to the USDA, as 4.8 days were rated suitable for fieldwork. Corn harvested for grain reached 70%, one day behind last year but eleven days ahead of average. Corn moisture content of the grain at harvest was 18%. Soybean harvest was…… read more »
Wells City Council Approves Conditional Use Permit for Jake’s Pizza
At Monday’s meeting, the Wells City Council approved a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission allowing for the issuance of a conditional use permit on behalf of Dawn Navara, owner of Jake’s Pizza. The issue was initially brought before the Council for consideration earlier this month, but the Council tabled action on the matter…… read more »
Mason City Woman Arrested After Shots Were Fired at an Albert Lea Hotel
Police in Albert Lea arrested a North Iowa woman Friday morning after reports were received of gunshots being fired at an Albert Lea Hotel. At around 8:50am, Officers were called to the Albert Lea Motel 6, located in the 2000 block of East Main Street. The caller reported that a woman had fired a bullet…… read more »
House Capital Investment Committee Tours Martin County Law Enforcement Center
On Wednesday, October 20th, members for the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee toured the Martin County Courthouse, Law Enforcement Center and Jail. During the tour, local leaders had the opportunity to share why the County is requesting $18.4 million in the 2022 Legislative Session for the proposed Public Safety and Justice Center. State Representatives Bjorn…… read more »