Category Archives: Local News

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin tree removal along Highway 22 and 109 in Wells on Monday in preparation for an upcoming reconstruction project.   Motorists can expect should...

The United South Central School District continues discussions about a possible building expansion. About 120 community members recently attended a facilities meeting in Wells to review enrollment tre...

An Amboy man died when he was caught in an avalanche Sunday afternoon in northeastern Idaho.   According the Clark County Sheriff's Office, 21 year old Landon Fox had been snowmobiling in the Cen...

Blue Earth Area Schools is facing nearly $48 million in urgent facility needs, according to a recent assessment shared with community groups.   Superintendent Mandy Fletcher says a study by Kraus...

The Fairmont City Council on Monday approved an $8.12 million road improvement plan for 2026, funded through grants, special assessments and bonding.   Two reconstruction projects and 12 mill and...

The Farm Service Agency office in Faribault County is reminding producers of several upcoming sign up deadlines, including key Conservation Reserve program dates and new assistance through the Farmer ...

At a special meeting on Monday, the Faribault County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance maintaining the county's shotgun only designation for the 2026 deer hunting season.   The measure...

United Hospital District CEO Rick Ash is retiring after nearly 11 years leading the organization and more than 35 years in rural healthcare leadership.   The UHD Board of Directors announced Ash'...

Absentee ballots are now available at the Kossuth County Auditor's Office for the upcoming special election in the North Kossuth School District.   Only residents of the North Kossuth School Dist...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners reviewed the 2025 annual report from the county's Economic Development Authority on Tuesday.   EDA Specialist Kendra Reineking said the board saw leade...