The 26th Annual KBEW/Darling International You Can Make A Difference Campout starts in three weeks. The campers will be in Juba’s parking lot in downtown Blue Earth starting on December 1st at 8am and will stay there until noon on Saturday December 3rd accepting donations for the Faribault County Food Shelf and new toys for…… read more »
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Nicollet and 8 Other Counties Designated Disaster Areas Due to Drought Conditions
Nicollet County is just one of nine local Minnesota Counties recently designated as primary disaster areas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, those counties suffered form drought intensity during the growing season. The designation by the United States Department of Agriculture allows the Farm Service Agency to extend much needed emergency credit to producers recovering…… read more »
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 »
Faribault Co Auditor Demonstrates Voting Machines at County Commissioner’s Meeting
At Tuesday’s meeting the Faribault County Board of Commissioners received demonstration of the voting machine to be used in the November Midterm Elections. The meeting began with County Auditor, Darren Esser introducing himself, and stating that the purpose of the meeting was to demonstrate to the public the accuracy of the computer program and voting…… read more »