Category Archives: Local News

Fairmont Man Arrested on Drug Charges in Iowa

A traffic stop last Friday evening near Dolliver, Iowa, resulted in the arrest of a Fairmont man on drug charges. According to Emmet County Sheriff Mike Martins, a sheriff’s deputy initiated a traffic stop on 130th Street, shortly before 5:35pm for a traffic violation.  Upon investigation at the scene, controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were…read more »

2022 Local Election Results

Yesterday (Tuesday) was election day and in our area there were a number of races on the ballot. Voters in Faribault County, reelected Greg Young as County Commissioner in District 2, he ran unopposed.  In the race for County Commissioner in District 4 Incumbent Tom Loveall won reelection over challenger Dana Gates 60% t0 40%,…read more »

2022 Minnesota State Election Results

Yesterday was election day in Minnesota and inn the Governor’s race, DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan defeated Republican challengers Scott Jensen and running mate Matt Birk. Current DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon defeated Republican Kim Crockett.  In the race for State Auditor DFL Incumbent Julie Blaha defeated Republican Ryan Wilson…read more »

2022 Iowa Election Results

In yesterday’s (Tuesdays) election, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds won reelection over democratic challenger Deidre DeJear, in the race for Secretary of State, it was Republican Paul Pate defeating Joel Miller, Republican Todd Halbur defeated Rob Sand in the Auditor’s race, Roby Smith defeated Democrat Michael Fitzgerald in the Treasurer’s race and Replican Brenna Bird defeated…read more »

MN & Iowa Farmer Get Good Weather as Field Work Wraps Up

Minnesota had 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending November 6th, according to the USDA.  Soil moisture levels continued to drop as a lack of precipitation continued. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 23% very short, 40% short, 37% adequate and 0% surplus.  Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 19% very short, 39% short, 42%…read more »

Wells Man Killed in Friday Night Rollover Accident

A Wells man was killed in a single vehicle crash late Friday. Forty six year old Jason John Neubauer of Wells, was discovered dead at the scene of the crash, which happened on Highway 22 between Wells and Minnesota Lake. According to the State Patrol, Neubauer’s pickup was southbound on Highway 22, shortly before midnight,…read more »

Good Thunder Fire Destroys Home and Leaves One Dog Dead

A fire destroyed a Good Thunder home on Wednesday and a dog died in the blaze. Good Thunder Fire Chief Phil Klammer, said crews were called shortly after 9am to Darren and Jenny Frank’s residence, which is about a mile and a half north of Good Thunder on Old Highway 66. Klammer said a neighbor…read more »

Area County, City and School District Elections for Tuesday, November 8th

This Tuesday, November 8 marks the midterm elections across the Country and locally, there are a number of elections in the area. In Faribault County, running for County Commissioner in District 4 Incumbent Tom Loveall will face Dana Gates, Darren Esser is running unopposed for Auditor/Treasurer, Sherry Asmus is running unopposed for County Recorder and…read more »

State Races in Minnesota for Tuesday, November 8th

This Tuesday, November 8th marks the Mid Term Elections across the Country, with a number of high profile seats up for grabs in Minnesota. In the Governor’s race, DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan are facing their biggest challenge from Republican’s Scott Jensen and running mate Matt Birk. Also running are Grassroots…read more »