Category Archives: Local News

Two Men Dead in Fatal 2 Car Crash North of Mankato

The Minnesota State Patrol says a crash on Highway 22 late Sunday afternoon was fatal. According to the updated crash report, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by 53 year old Michael Alvin Hoffmann of Mankato, was going north on Highway 22 and collided with a Dodge Charger going south on the highway.  The Charger was…read more »

Minor Injuries Reported in Two Vehicle Accident Near Elmore

Two men received minor injuries in a two vehicle accident about 3 miles northwest of Elmore on Thursday evening. According to the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 6:33pm, 4o year old Nicholas Andrew Uecker of Elmore, was northbound on 370th Ave in a 2004 Chevy Silverado, when he disregarded a yield sign and struck…read more »

Construction on Cleveland Ave in Winnebago Set to Begin on April 1st

Cleveland Avenue in Winnebago is set to undergo construction this spring. The project will run from the dead end at 8th Street, all the way down to Main Street.  The construction will improve a lot of the infrastructure that runs through the area, including all of the underground utilities and street, with full replacement of…read more »

North Iowa Approves Changing to a 4 Day School Week

The North Iowa School Board officially approved the move to a 4 day week beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.  The board approved the move during a special meeting Tuesday night, after holding a public hearing and looking at a calendar showing how things would work throughout the year. The four day week will be…read more »

Producers are Reminded that the ARC/PLC Deadline is This Friday

Producers are reminded that the deadline for the ARC/PLC program is fast approaching.  Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says only 80% of producers in the county are complete with filing and there is no late filing for the program, which means if you miss a deadline and did not make an election, you…read more »

Residents are Advised of a Detour on Country Road P46 South of Titonka

A bridge replacement project in the rural Titonka area will have travelers using a detour for the next few months. According to the Kossuth County Engineer’s Office, County Road P46 will be closed between 280th and 290th Streets, about 4 miles south of Titonka, as work is done on the bridge over Lindsey Creek.  The…read more »

Several Area Departments Respond to Sunday Morning Business Fire in Mapleton

A fire Sunday morning destroyed a building at Ero-Guard in Mapleton, which makes straw based erosion prevention mats used on highway construction projects and other projects. Mapleton Fire Chief Ben Froehlich said a passerby called in the fire, at 412 Highway 22 South, at 9:20am. No one was injured, but one firefighter was treated for…read more »