Category Archives: Local News
USC School Board Begins Budget Planning for Next School Year Amid Possible Budget Shortfall Projections
The United South Central School Board is beginning its annual budget planning process, with early projections showing a potential shortfall for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Taylor T...
Mar 27, 2026
Kossuth County Board Laid Out the Plan for Proposed Property Tax Levy at a Public Hearing on Tuesday
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year during a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. The proposed rates for t...
Mar 27, 2026
Faribault County Producers Encouraged to Get Started on CRP Signups
Producers in Faribault County have a limited window to enroll land in the federal Conservation Reserve Program's general sign up, now open through April 17th. Faribault County FSA Executive Dir...
Mar 26, 2026
Fairmont Council Still Exploring Ways to Use Sales Tax Funds
The Fairmont City Council is weighing how to spend roughly $12 million in Local Option Sales Tax funds after a planned community center project was cancelled late last year. The money was origi...
Mar 25, 2026
FSA Reminds Area Producers of Some Program Deadlines in April
Area producers are reminded of a couple important deadlines coming up in April. Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program deadline is Ap...
Mar 24, 2026
County Candidates Set for Iowa's Primary Election on June 2nd
The deadline for candidates to file for the Republican or Democratic nominations for County Offices in Iowa was Friday at 5pm. In Kossuth County, there will be Republican primaries for all thre...
Mar 24, 2026
BEA Board Approves Submitting Project and Bond Report to MN Dept of Education
The Blue Earth Area School Board recently held a lengthy discussion on addressing facility needs at the district's Pre-K through 7 building and the high school at their meeting last week. Repre...
Mar 18, 2026
B.E Council Approves Airport and Water Projects
The Blue Earth City Council approved several measures Monday night related to airport improvements and future water infrastructure projects. Approved was Resolution 2606, authorized a state air...
Mar 17, 2026
USC Preparing Survey for District Residents as They Explore Facility Updates and November Referendum
United South Central Schools is reaching out to the public this spring as it explores potential updates to its facilities. The district held its second community engagement meeting in February,...
Mar 13, 2026
A Number of Red Cross Blood Drives Coming to the Area in March and Early April
The American Red Cross is encouraging residents across southern Minnesota to donate blood during March and April as part of Red Cross Month, highlighting the ongoing need for lifesaving blood products...
Mar 12, 2026
