Author Archives: Austin
Former Albert Lea High School Coach, Accused of Having Sex With a Student, Takes a Plea Deal
A former high school coach, accused of having sex with a student, is taking a plea deal. Thirty five year old Richard John Polley, of Albert Lea, was charged in January 2022 with third degree criminal...
Austin Nov 04, 2024
Doug Johnson
A Funeral Service for Douglas "Doug" Johnson, age 67, of Mankato, formerly of Easton, will be Monday, November 4th, at 2pm, at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells. Visitation will be one hour prior to the s...
Austin Nov 01, 2024
Amboy Man Injured in I-90 Accident Near MN/South Dakota Border
An Amboy man was injured in a one vehicle accident on Thursday Afternoon on Interstate 90 in Rock County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 12:52pm, a 2023 Chevy Silverado, dri...
Austin Nov 01, 2024
Daylight Saving Time Ends This Sunday
Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd, at 2am. Remember to set your clock back one hour before you turn in on Saturday night. If you're having trouble remembering w...
Austin Nov 01, 2024
Diane Schultz
Funeral Services for Diane Schultz, age 66, of Alden, will be Wednesday, November 6th, at 11am, at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 5th, from 4-7pm, at Nasine...
Austin Oct 31, 2024
Linda Anderson
A Celebration of Life for Linda Anderson, age 73, formerly of Blue Earth, will be Monday, November 11th, at Faith Lutheran Brethren Church in Blue Earth. Visitation will be Sunday, from 6-8pm, at the ...
Austin Oct 30, 2024
Carol Westby
A Memorial Service for Carol Westby, age 76, formerly of Blue Earth, will be Saturday, November 2nd, at 11am, at Patton Funeral Home, Blue Earth. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at th...
Austin Oct 30, 2024
Lorraine Stewart
Funeral Services for Lorraine Stewart, age 97, of Blue Earth, formerly of Elmore, will be held Friday, November 1st, at 11am, at Eagle Center in Lakota, Iowa. Visitation will be Friday, from 9:30-11am...
Austin Oct 30, 2024
B.E. Council Approves Bid for Water Treatment Facility Improvements
The Blue Earth City Council met on Monday and received the bid evaluation for the water treatment facility improvements. Six bids were received ranging between $16.6 million and $25.2 million. T...
Austin Oct 30, 2024
Faribault County Sheriff's Office Holding Trunk or Treat Events Around the County on Halloween Night
The Faribault County Sheriff's Office invites everyone to their trunk or treat event being held Thursday around the county. Deputies will be at the following locations around the county on Halloween, ...
Austin Oct 30, 2024



