A Blue Earth native who was working as a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont was shot and killed on duty near the Canadian border on Monday. The agent was identified as 44 year old David “Chris” Maland on Tuesday by authorities and his family. Maland was a Blue Earth native, a graduate of Fairmont…… read more »
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Faribault County Interested in Purchasing the Former Blue Earth City Hall Building and Former Fire Hall
The Blue Earth City Council met on Tuesday and received some good news about the former City Hall, as there’s already a buyer interested in the property. The Council learned that there is a purchase agreement for the building, which includes the City Hall Offices and the former Fire Hall, however the agreement does not…… read more »
Excess Items from Old Blue Earth City Hall to be Auctioned on Tuesday, February 7th
The Blue Earth City Council met on Monday and made a decision on what to do with excess property from the old City Hall that wasn’t moved to the new location. The city will be conducting an auction of those excess items on Tuesday, February 7th, from 9am to 4pm, at 125 West 6th Street.…… read more »
Martin County Sheriff to Take Over Policing for Northrup and Truman
The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, heard from Chief Deputy Corey Klanderud of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office about the department’s takeover of policing services for the City of Truman. The Truman City Council voted 4-1 last fall to dissolve its municipal police department and instead go with the county for policing services…… read more »
Greenfield Global Taking Bids for Winnebago Ethanol Plant
Greenfield Global is looking to sell it’s ethanol plant in Winnebago. That’s according to a report in the trade publication Ethanol Producer Magazine. Canada based Greenfield Global purchased the former Corn Plus plant in Winnebago in the fall of 2020 and resumed operations in 2021. According to the report, the company is accepting bids for…… read more »
Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Fairmont Closes
The Green Plains Ethanol Plant in Fairmont has stopped operations. The plant closed at 7pm Thursday, laying off 55 employees. Green Plains had operated the plant, located at 1125 Bixby Road, since 2014 when it bought out another plant which had been idle since 2012. Green Plains continues to operate plants in Superior and Shenandoah,…… read more »
Veteran Resource Fair to be Held on Thursday
The Department of Veteran Affairs and the Faribault, Freeborn and Mower County Veterans Service Offices will host a Veterans Resource Fair and Claims Clinic on Thursday, January 23rd, providing local veterans with an opportunity to learn about benefits and healthcare options. The expo will be held at the Albert Lea Armory, 410 Prospect Avenue, Albert…… read more »
Rep. Olson and Others Sworn in as State Legislature Began is 2025 Session on Tuesday
Minnesota’s 2025 Legisialative session officially began on Tuesday as Representative Bjorn Olson, R-Fairmont, and 66 other state representatives took the oath of office during a ceremony at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Olson will serve on four house committees: Children and Families Finance and Policy, Legacy Police, Transportation Finance and Policy, and will serve…… read more »
Minnesota DNR Confirms Avian Influenza in Wild Birds in Southern Minnesota
Samples taken by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed avian influenza in birds in southern Minnesota, although the peak infection period seems to have passed as waterfowl migrated south. A recent report centered on the numbers of dead Canada Geese found in Fairmont, Waseca, Owatonna and Albert Lea. The DNR stressed caution around dead…… read more »
Recorder’s Office Releases Faribault County’s Vital Statistics for December
The Faribault County Recorder’s Office has released the Vital Statistics Report for December 2024. According to the report, there were 11 births in the County in December, 3 more than in 2023. There were 21 deaths in the County last month, 4 more than in 2023 and 3 Marriage Licenses were issued, compared to 2…… read more »