A man accused of sex crimes in 2013 and 2021 in Freeborn County now has two separate trials scheduled. Vincente Martinez, age 41, of Glenville was first arrested in Freeborn County in 2019 and charged with first and second degree criminal sexual conduct. Investigators says the sexual abuse happened in 2013 and involved a…… read more »
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Work on Highway 169 Between Winnebago and Vernon Center to Begin July 26th
Highway 169 motorists between Winnebago and Vernon Center are advised to expect delays beginning Monday, July 26th, as contractors begin work to resurface the highway. The work will be completed through the use of flaggers during daylight hours. The project is expected to be finished before September 17th, weather permitting. The project includes…… read more »
Elmore Man Arrested After Visiting Inmate in the Faribault County Jail
An unlicensed driver, who recently drove to the Faribault County Jail while intoxicated to visit an inmate, is now behind bars as well. Officials say the 52 year old Elmore man was arrested Monday and charged Wednesday in Faribault County District Court with gross misdemeanor counts of DWI and driving while revoked. According…… read more »
Fairmont Man Faces Felony Drug Charges in Martin County
A Fairmont man is facing felony drug charges after a large amount of methamphetamine was found at his home during an investigation by a local drug task force. On Wednesday, 31 year old Jordan Byers was charged with six felony counts of drug possession and drug sales in Martin County District Court. A…… read more »
17 Year Old Injured in One Vehicle Rollover on Highway 22 Tuesday Evening
Emergency responders from Blue Earth and Faribault Counties responded to a single vehicle rollover accident Tuesday evening on Highway 22 in Mapleton Township. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2006 Chevy Impala, driven by a 17 year old male, was traveling southbound on Highway 22 a Milepost 31, when the vehicle left the…… read more »
Emmet County Man Sentenced to Three Years for Collecting Relief Payment for a Non-Existent Business
An Emmet County man has been ordered to serve more than three years in federal prison after he was recently convicted of receiving pandemic relief funds through banks in Iowa and Minnesota for a non-existent business. Donald Trosin, of Armstrong, formerly of Champlin, Minnesota, admitted to submitting more than 20 applications for Paycheck Protection…… read more »
Fairmont Superintendent Stepping Down July 31st
The Superintendent of the Fairmont Area School District is stepping down from his current position. On Tuesday, the Fairmont School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Joe Brown, effective July 31st. Brown has accepted a one year, interim Superintendent position at a school district in his home state of Iowa. Brown has…… read more »
June Vital Statistics Report for Faribault County Released by Recorder’s Office
The Faribault County Recorder’s Office has released the Vital Statistics report for June of 2021. According to the report, there were 4 births in the county in June, 2 fewer than in June of 2020, 14 deaths were reported in the county last month, the same amount as June of last year and 8…… read more »
BEA Votes to Work with the City of Blue Earth on New Tennis Court Project
The Blue Earth Area School District is continuing efforts to work in full cooperation with the City of Blue Earth to provide new tennis courts for student athletes in the community. At Monday night’s meeting, the Blue Earth Area School Board approved a memorandum of understanding between the two entities that would allow the…… read more »
Mapleton Man Facing Several Drug and Weapons Charges in Martin County
A Mapleton man is facing felony drug and weapon charges in Martin County. Tyler Caputo, 28, has been charged with an aggravated controlled substance and firearm crime, which carries a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Caputo is also charged with two counts of drug possession in…… read more »