Heading into the final weekend in August, AAA reports gasoline prices in Minnesota and Iowa are slightly lower than they were a week ago. The average price in Minnesota is currently $3.01 per gallon, compared to $3.04 a week ago. In Iowa the average price per gallon is $2.99, compared to $3.00 last…… read more »
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Wells Man Facing Charges After Allegedly Attacking Another Man With a Machete
A Wells man is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly striking another man with a machete at a Wells gas station earlier this week. Forty year old Yorman Reyes, of Wells, was charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon Wednesday in Faribault County District Court. The victim told Police that Reyes…… read more »
Plans Taking Shape for Community Center in Fairmont
Detailed plans are now beginning to take shape for a proposed Community Center for the City of Fairmont. Mayo Clinic Health System – Fairmont and two local families have pledged a combined $4.5 million toward construction and operation of the Community Center. The City of Fairmont has also committed $14 million in local…… read more »
Former Forest City Bus Driver Sentenced for Driving Drunk With Children on Board
A former school bus driver from Winnebago County has been sentenced for driving drunk with children on board. Rebecca Spencer, of Forest City, was given 14 days in jail, a $1,875 fine and two years of supervised probation Wednesday in Cerro Gordo County District Court. Spencer pleaded guilty to 2nd Offense OWI and…… read more »
BEA District Preparing for the Beginning of the School Year
Administrators and staff in the Blue Earth Area School District are making last minute preparations ahead of the official start of the 2021-22 School Year. Although the current COVID outlook is somewhat better than it was a year ago at this time, things are still not completely back to normal. Ongoing challenges still exist for…… read more »
Fairmont Board Approves MN High School League Membership, Unless the Fee is Too High
The Fairmont School Board on Tuesday considered approving or disapproving the District’s membership in the Minnesota State High School league for the 2021-22 school year. The Board must approve renewing the membership by September 1st of each year. A few of the services provided by the MSHSL include scholarships for AAA winners, training for…… read more »
Lake Mills Man, Who Injured 6 People in a 2019 Car Crash, Has His Sentence Cut Short
A Winnebago County man involved in a car crash more than two years ago, which seriously injured six people, has had his prison sentence cut short. Twenty two year old Michael Olsen, of Lake Mills, was sentenced to five years behind bars on May 25th after pleading guilty to three counts of serious injury…… read more »
Some Areas Received Above Normal Rainfall Last Week According to the USDA
Minnesota Farmers averaged 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 22, according to the USDA. Some areas of the state received above normal rainfall and above normal temperatures occurred statewide. Corn in or beyond the dough stage reached 86%, three days ahead of the five year average. Corn dented reached…… read more »
Blue Earth County Road 7, South of Mapleton, to Have a Detour Beginning Wednesday, Aug 25th
The Blue Earth County Highway Department is advising motorists that beginning Wednesday, August 25th, a section of County Road 7 will be closed at the Maple River for a bridge replacement project. The stretch of roadway between County Road 191 and 105th Street in Mapleton Township will be closed to traffic through mid-November, according…… read more »
Albert Lea Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary Charge
A Freeborn County man will serve time in prison for stealing from a vacant home. Thirty one year old Keng Hang of Albert Lea recently pled guilty to a charge of third degree burglary. Hang was sentenced to two years behind bars, with credit being given for 430 days already served. Hang was…… read more »