A Frost man received a stayed prison sentence, credit for jail time served and may serve more jail time on work release after leading police on a chase through Blue Earth in May. Forty year old Cory Tristan Hansen was convicted on two felony charges for obstructing the legal process and fleeing police in a…
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Faribault County Sheriff Mike Gormley Announces Retirement at Tuesday’s County Board Meeting
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and at the meeting, Sheriff Mike Gormley and Chief Deputy Scott Adams addressed the board with Sheriff’s Office business. Commissioner Tom Loveall said this update was bitter sweet as it was announced that Sheriff Gormley was retiring after 18 years as Sheriff. The County Board then…
Two Injured When Their Car Hit A Blue Earth County Dump Truck West of Mapleton Tuesday
A Good Thunder man and his female passenger were injured when a car and a Blue Earth County Dump Truck crashed at an intersection between Mapleton and Good Thunder Tuesday Afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 27 year old Austin Michael Masso was driving a 2002 Oldsmobile Aero north on 550th Avenue at 1:15pm,…
Winnebago Woman Dies Following ATV Accident East of Winnebago on Wednesday
A rural Winnebago woman is dead following an ATV rollover east of Winnebago on Wednesday morning. At approximately 11:14 am, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the scene of the accident and determined that a 2021 Polaris Ranger, driven by 68 year old Retha Rasmussen was northbound on 375th Ave, when the Ranger…
Local Sports
Local Sports Schedule — Monday 10/7/24
Local Sports Results from Friday 10/4/24
Minnesota Football Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial 27, BEA 21United South Central 18, Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton 0Maple River 35, LeSueur-Henderson 21Marshall 28, Fairmont 9New Ulm Cathedral 50, Granada-Huntley-East Chain-Truman 0Sleepy Eye United 36, Martin Co. West 30 Iowa Football North Union 42, West Fork 13West Bend-Mallard 69, North Iowa 26 Minnesota Volleyball Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 3, Maple River 0
Local Sports Results from Thursday 10/3/24
Minnesota Volleyball Waseca 3, BEA 2Bethlehem Academy 3, USC 0LeSueur-Henderson 3, Maple River 1ML/GHEC-Truman 3, Mt. Lake 0Martin Co. West 3, Madelia 0 Iowa Volleyball North Iowa 3, Lake Mills 2 Girls Tennis Section 2A Team TournamentSemi-FinalsMaple River 5, BEA 2St. James 7, USC 0ChampionshipSt. James 5, Maple River 2 Girls Soccer Big South Conference…
Local Sports Schedule — Friday 10/4/24
Country Music News
Nashville notes: Fresh tunes from Ryan Griffin, Kat Luna + Caitlyn Smith
“Salt, Lime & Tequila” singer Ryan Griffin has dropped “Just Like You Said,” his first new song since 2023’s Phases EP. “Ain’t turning back this time,” Ryan says of his soaring breakup number on Instagram. “Turn it up, text an ex and enjoy!”Kat Luna, formerly of the now-defunct duo Kat & Alex, has released “That Girl,” her…
Nate Smith strikes ‘California Gold’ with album #2
Courtesy of Kaiser Cunningham + Sony Music NashvilleNate Smith has released his sophomore album, California Gold, and it’s a nod to his home state.Spanning 16 tracks, the project showcases Nate’s multigenre versatility and influences, and includes the #1 hit “Bulletproof” and “Can You Die From a Broken Heart,” his second collab with pop star Avril Lavigne.”[California Gold]…
Meet Conner Smith, ‘The Storyteller’
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.Conner Smith’s back in his “natural state as a songwriter” with The Storyteller EP.Out now, the five-song set features the thought-provoking title track, sentimental “Nostalgia” and inspiring “Faith From a Farmer.””I had the title of ‘The Storyteller’ in my phone for a long time and didn’t really know what that meant yet in terms…
Dolly Parton’s donating $1 million to help Hurricane Helene victims
Miller Mobley/NBCDolly Parton is making a $1 million donation to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit providing immediate aid to Hurricane Helene flood victims.Dollywood Parks & Resorts, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show and The Dollywood Foundation have pledged to match her donation to Mountain Ways, raising the total amount to $2 million.”These are special people here; they’re my people. I feel like…