A Mankato man had died from injuries suffered in an accident involving a utility terrain vehicle in Freeborn County. According to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred just before 4pm Saturday on 632nd Ave, Southeast of Wells. Investigators say 30 year old Derek Lindely, of Mankato, was driving the UTV through…… read more »
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2 Arrested In Connection With Campground Burglary Near Algona
Authorities in Kossuth County have announced the arrests of two central Iowa residents in connection with a burglary that occurred last week at a campground near Algona. The investigation began Tuesday the authorities were notified of a car that had been broken into and a purse stolen, before one of the suspects was allegedly…… read more »
USC School District Hoping for a Normal School Year This Year
Students and staff at the United South Central School District in Wells are hoping to return to a more normal school year when classes resume again this fall. The issue was among the top discussion items addressed by members of the USC School Board at last week’s meeting. One board member did raise…… read more »
Fairmont Area Offering Students the Opportunity to Earn an AAS Degree While Finishing High School
The Fairmont Area School District is working in partnership with Minnesota West Community and Technical College to offer students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in conjunction with their High School Diploma. The School District began working on expanding their college offerings at the High School level about five years ago,…… read more »
Winnebago Industries Announces Corporate Office Will Move to Eden Prairie, MN in December
Winnebago Industries Inc. has announced the company will soon be moving its corporate headquarters from Forest City, Iowa to Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The move, announced by company officials on Wednesday, will take place in December of this year. Winnebago Industries currently employs approximately 6,500 employees, with approximately 100 employees based out of its…… read more »
MN Lake Ambulance Has Received a Loaner Truck From Mayo
At this week’s meeting, the Minnesota Lake City Council was informed that the Minnesota Lake Ambulance Service has received a loaner truck from the Mayo Hospital System. The truck that the City of Wells was going to provide to the ambulance service had developed mechanical issues and is currently out of commission. The…… read more »
Faribault County Board Approves Sale of Many Properties in the County
At this week’s meeting, the Faribault County Commissioners authorized the sale of several different properties located in various cities throughout the county, as part of an overall effort to clean up areas of land that are considered “blighted” or not suitable for future use. According to County Chair John Roper, many of the land parcels…… read more »
Latest COVID Death in Blue Earth County Makes 55 Total in the County Since the Pandemic Began
A Blue Earth County resident is the latest person from the regional area to die from COVID-19. The individual was described as being in the 80’s, according to the State Health Department. The latest virus death in Blue Earth County is the 55th death that has been reported in Blue Earth County since…… read more »
Kossuth County Authorities Asking for Help in Burglary Case
Authorities in Kossuth County are asking for the public’s help in a burglary case that surfaced Tuesday morning. A vehicle was broken into at the Smith Lake Campgrounds near Algona. The front passenger window was shattered and a purse was taken from the vehicle, according to the police report. Some nearby campers reported…… read more »
Over 80% of Minnesota in Need of Rain, According to the USDA
Scattered showers helped crops in some areas of Minnesota, but dry and hot conditions left most areas in need of rain, according to the USDA. There were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 15th. Corn in or beyond the dough stage reached 65%, five days ahead of last year,…… read more »