Category Archives: Local News

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, released Thursday, shows drought conditions remain a concern across much of Minnesota, while Iowa experienced modest improvement during the past week.   In...

A Martin County West High School teacher has been named the 2026 Outstanding Agriculture Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators.   Stephanie Wohlhuter receive...

Minnesota exports got off to a slower start in 2026. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, first quarter exports totaled $5.8 billion, down 8% from the same per...

The Fairmont City Council approved a new amendment to Section 2 of its City Charter on Monday.   The change is meant to update old language and remove the possibility for misunderstandings surrou...

Emergency crews responded Tuesday to a structure fire at an apartment building near South Stockman Street and Jay Street in Elmore.   Initial reports indicated that a mother and child were trappe...

Minnesota and Iowa corn and soybean crops remain in generally good condition, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report.   Corn emergence in Minnesota reached 98% as of June 21st, slightl...

A Fairmont Police Officer has been arrested and is facing criminal sexual conduct charges following a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigation.   Officer Dustin Wade Schwebke is aw...

A proposed high volage transmission line that would cross southern Minnesota continues to generate concerns among residents and local officials.   Faribault County Commissioner Bill Groskreutz sa...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers interested in serving on local Farm Service Agency County Committees.   FSA Administrator Bill Beam says l...

The Blue Earth City Council on Monday approved a conditional use permit for a new child care center that will operate in the former Little Luke's building near St. Luke's.   The permit allows Tri...