With acreage reporting season over, the payment season is right around the corner for producers. Faribault County FSA Director Nicki Miranowski says producers need to keep their records up to date. If you have purchased land or if you have done some estate planning or if you have inherited land from an estate, you need…… read more »
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MnDOT Updates Faribault County Board on Highway Plans
On Tuesday, members of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, District 7 Office, updated the Faribault County Board of Commissioners on the upcoming highway plans as well as a review of ongoing projects within the district. The biggest project underway in Faribault County is the resurfacing of both the eastbound and westbound lane of Interstate 90…… read more »
Bricelyn Teen Sentenced to Time in Residential Facility and Probation for Sexual Abuse Charges in Iowa
Seven counts of second degree sexual abuse lead to no prison time for Bricelyn teen. Eighteen year old Kody Walter Roth of Bricelyn was charged with those counts for allegedly sexually abusing a minor in Winnebago County between January 2019 and June 2020. Even though he was a minor himself when the sex abuse occurred,…… read more »
Hunting Soon to Be Allowed in the Walnut lake Wildlife Management Area in More Than 75 Years
Faribault County is set to have their “No Trespass – Wildlife Sanctuary” designation removed at Walnut Lake Wildlife Management Area. Hunting will be allowed on an additional 200 acres. It is the first time hunting will be allowed on that parcel in more than 75 years. The 200 acres of the Walnut Lake Wildlife Management…… read more »
USDA Releases Crop Progress Report for Minnesota and Iowa for Last Week
On Monday, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending July, 23rd. In Minnesota, corn silking reached 72%, 1 week ahead of last year and 2 days ahead of the 5 year average. Corn in the dough stage reached 18%. Corn condition was rated…… read more »
Swea City Man Facing Charges Following Traffic Stop
A traffic stop late last week in Northern Kossuth County has resulted in multiple charges being filed against a Swea City man. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop near Swea City around 11:45pm on Thursday, July 20th. After conducting a brief investigation, deputies arrested the driver, identified as 57…… read more »
MNSU Administrative and Service Facility Members Announce Strike Authorization Vote
Minnesota State Universities administrative and service faculty, backed by Teamsters Local announced their strike authorization vote as well as what comes nest in mediation with the state. MNSU administrative and service faculty work includes: admissions, financial aid, housing, health services, mental health services, student registration, course scheduling, student activities, event planning, teaching, international student services…… read more »
Kossuth County Residents Question County Board Over Gestures Made to a Carbon Pipeline Rep at the End of A Recent Meeting
Tensions continue to run high over plans for the proposed carbon pipeline in Northern Iowa. Some Kossuth County resident questioned the County Board of Supervisors last week about their actions at the end of a recent meeting with representatives of a carbon pipeline company. One resident asked about a gesture made by a pipeline representative. …… read more »
Blue Earth Approved Draft of Base Fee to Extend Police Coverage to Winnebago
Back in June, the city of Winnebago approached the city of Blue Earth for police services for cover Winnebago. At Monday’s meeting, the Blue Earth City Council went over a draft of a base fee schedule to be presented to Winnebago for the coverage. The estimated fee for 240 hours of coverage per month, by…… read more »
Vital Statistics Releases for June 2023 in Faribault County
The Faribault County Recorder’s Office has released the Vital Statistics Report for June 2023. According to the report there were 5 birth in the county in June, 2 fewer than in June of 2022. There were 12 deaths in the county in June, 4 fewer than in June of last year and there were 5…… read more »