Category Archives: Local News

The City of Blue Earth is reminding property owners to keep lawns mowed and weeds under control as the growing season gets underway.   Under city code, grass and weeds are not allowed to exceed f...

After some much needed rainfall, the recent weather has much of Minnesota and Iowa slipping back into dry conditions.   The latest U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday shows nearly 61% of Minne...

An Iowa man was injured Thursday evening after a pickup rolled over on Interstate 90 in Faribault County.   According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30pm on westbound ...

The filing period for federal, state and county offices in Minnesota remains open until 5pm on June 2nd.   In Faribault County, two candidates have filed for Sheriff; Christopher Albers and D.J. ...

Two Mapleton residents are facing felony charges after authorities say they extorted thousands of dollars from a man by threatening to accuse him of soliciting prostitution.   According to a crim...

Farmers in both Minnesota and Iowa remain ahead of the normal pace for spring planting, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report released Tuesday by the National Agricultural Statistics Servi...

Two Blue Earth residents are facing felony charges after authorities say they stole checks, jewelry and personal information while helping clean out a deceased couple's estate in rural Faribault Count...

The Blue Earth Area School District will host a referendum information meeting later this week as voters prepare to decide on two proposed bond questions totaling more than $73 million.   The mee...

After serving six terms on the Faribault County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Tom Loveall announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election this year.   Loveall made the announcement during t...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners recognized county employee Brandee Douglas during Tuesday's meeting after she received an Excellence in Performance Award.   The board praised Douglas ...