Early planting progress across the Midwest is showing a mixed but generally steady start, according to the latest report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service. In Minnesota, corn planting reached 42% complete as of April 26th. That's well ahead of both last year's 19% and the five year average of 24%, sign...

Charges have been filed against the man accused in the shooting of a Mankato man on Sunday. Forty four year old Joseph Bulfer, of Fairmont, is charged with one count of 2nd degree murder, one count of attempted murder, two counts of assault and three counts of burglary. Court documents say Bulfer broke into the home of...

Farmers will have more time and more money through a federal disaster relief program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the sign up deadline for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, or SDRP, from April 20th to August 12th. Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says an addition pay...

Newly released figures from the Faribault County Recorder's Office show a decline in births and marriages, along with an increase in deaths, in March 2026, compared with the same month last year. According to the monthly Vital Statistics Report, four births were recorded in March, down from nine in March 2025. Meanwhil...

The detour for the Highway 22 and Highway 109 construction project in Wells will begin tomorrow, weather permitting, as crew start work on the 2026-27 improvement project, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The 2026-27 improvement project includes pavement and utility improvements, upgraded bicycl...

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