The City of Easton is facing water restrictions due to the current hot and dry weather pattern that is impacting the region. The city announced on Sunday that water restrictions are being enforced throughout the community for the next week and a half. The city says residents shouldn’t use any unnecessary water. …… read more »
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Kossuth County Speedway to Cut Ties With Announcer Who Made Racist Comments Before the July 15th Race
The Kossuth County Speedway in Algona says it will cut ties with an announcer who went on a racist rant against black fans and athletes who kneel during the National Anthem. The speedway said in a news release on Thursday that its leaders “do not condone” the comments made by the announcer before the…… read more »
Kossuth County to Explore Making EMS and Essential County Service
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors this week gave the go ahead to explore making Emergency Medical Services and essential service in the county. A bill passed in the spring by the Iowa Legislature and signed by the Governor, made changes in Iowa Law that make it more favorable for counties to make providing…… read more »
Gas Prices in Minnesota and Iowa Are Lower Than a Week Ago, According to AAA
Heading into the fourth weekend of July, AAA reports gas prices in Minnesota and Iowa are lower than they were a week ago. The average price in Minnesota is $2.99 a gallon, compared to $3.00 a week ago and in Iowa the average price is also $2.99 a gallon, 2 cents lower than last…… read more »
Faribault County Resident Has Died of COVID-19
A person in Faribault County has died of COVID-19, State Health Officials Announced Wednesday. The death involves a person in their late 70’s. IT was the 20th death in the County since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.… read more »
MN Department of Agriculture Confirms Emerald Ash Borer in Freeborn County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer, a potentially harmful tree insect, in Freeborn County for the first time. Confirmed findings of the insect have now been verified in 28 Minnesota Counties. A contractor for a local electric cooperative was doing tree maintenance along utility lines…… read more »
Fairmont Area Names New Superintendent
In a special meeting this week, the Fairmont School Board approved naming Andy Traetow as Superintendent of the Fairmont Area Schools, effective August 1st. Traetow replaces Joe Brown, who resigned from the position just last week. Prior to assuming his new position, Traetow served as Co-Principal at Fairmont Elementary School. The Board…… read more »
Wells Home Total Loss After Tuesday Afternoon Fire
The Wells Fire Department was called to a report of a house fire late Tuesday Afternoon. At approximately 3:45pm, fire crews were summoned to a home located on 7th Street SE. According to Wells Fire Chief Guy Kimpton, the owners of the house were away from home when the fire broke out in…… read more »
Rental Home Near Vernon Center Destroyed By Fire Tuesday Morning
An unoccupied house outside of Vernon Center was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. Firefighters were called to an unoccupied rental home located at 13805 Highway 169, just south of town around 2am, by a passerby who noticed flames from a nearby distance. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the home was fully…… read more »
Wells Man Injured in Motorcycle/Deer Collision on Saturday Evening
The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office was called to a motorcycle/deer collision on Saturday evening. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 75 year old Gary Schaper of Wells, was traveling on 110th Street, about a mile east of Faribault County Road 23 year Wells, just after 7pm, when a deer smashed into his left leg while…… read more »