Category Archives: Local News

Easton Man Accused of Threatening Store Workers, Pleads Down Charges

An Easton man accused of threatening store workers in North Mankato served jail time and received probation after pleading down to a disorderly conduct charge. Sixty three year old Steven Scott Gray previously faced a felony threats of violence case before pleading guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct last week in Nicollet County District Court. A…read more »

Thursday is the Deadline for the Livestock Indemnity Program

The Livestock Indemnity Program provides benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather or by attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the Federal Government. Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says the deadline for the program is Thursday, February 29th, for 2023 losses. Miranowski…read more »

MnDOT Announces Spring Load Restrictions Now in Effect

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says spring load restrictions in the South, Southeast and Metro Frost Zones are now in effect. Winter load increases have already ended in the South, Southeast and Metro Zones. Seasonal load limit zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map.  Start and end dated and…read more »

Blue Earth Council Authorizes Borrowing Funds for Putnam Park Project

The Blue Earth City Council authorized the borrowing of funds for the reconstruction of the public tennis courts in Putnam Park on Tuesday. The Council unanimously approved the borrowing of $250,000 from the EDA at an interest rate of 4% for 5 years, borrowing $225,000 from the liquor store fund and $200,000 from the fitness…read more »

B.E. Hold 2023 Street and Utility Project Hearing

The Blue Earth City Council met Tuesday and during a portion of the meeting held the 2023 Street and Utility Project Final Assessment Hearing.  The hearing opened with City Engineer Ben Rosol giving those in attendance an overview of the assessment process. Rosol then shared the improvements and the final project costs.  The total cost…read more »

Fairmont Man Injured in Two Vehicle Accident In Fairmont on Tuesday

A Fairmont man was injured in a two vehicle accident in Fairmont on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 3:04pm, a Chevrolet Camaro driven by 68 year old Jeffry Alan Heupel of Fairmont was southbound on Highway 15, attempting to make a left turn onto Blue Earth Ave as a 2018…read more »

Minnesota Lake Man and 2 Others Injured in Collision Near Janesville

Three people were injured when a semi and a van collided near Janesville Monday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 12:01pm, a Freightliner semi driven by 24 year old Joseph Daniel Ficken, of Minnesota Lake, was southbound on Waseca Township Road 33 and a Ford Econoline van diriven by 37 year old…read more »

Winnebago Woman Receives Minor Injuries in Sunday Morning Rollover

A rural Winnebago woman received minor injuries in a one vehicle accident late Sunday morning. According to the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 11:18am on Sunday, the office received a report of a single vehicle crash at the intersection of 430th Ave and 85th St.  During the investigation of the crash, it was learned…read more »

Albert Lea Man Charged After Receiving Over a Pound of Cocaine in the Mail

An Albert Lea man was charged with first degree drug possession Thursday in Freeborn County District Court after he received over a pound of cocaine through the mail at his home in Albert Lea. Forty seven year old Juan Mendez appeared on the charge, which involves possessing 50 grams or more. Court documents stated an…read more »