Category Archives: Local News
Faribault County Sheriff Scott Adams Receives Patriot Employer Award
The Faribault County Sheriff's Office took time to recognize one of its own this week at the Faribault County Board of Commissioners meeting as Sheriff Scott Adams received the Patriot Employer Award,...
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Special Election to Decide Whether the Faribault County Recorder Position Will Be Appointed or Elected to be Held on Tuesday
Faribault County voters will soon decide how their County Recorder is selected as a special election has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th following the retirement of longtime Recorder Sherry Asm...
Apr 09, 2026
Truman Man Awaiting Sentencing After Taking a Plea Deal Following a 2025 Shooting in Truman
A Truman man has pleaded guilty to shooting a woman in the chest last year. Thirty three year old Kyle Jonathan Liford was charged with six felonies including 2nd degree attempted murder and 1s...
Apr 09, 2026
Martin County Commissioners Continue Work on Plan to Relocate Some Departments to a New Location
The Martin County Board of Commissioners is moving forward with plans to relocate the Veterans Services and Extension/4-H Offices into a county owned building on North State Street. On Monday, ...
Apr 09, 2026
B.E. Council Approves an Agreement With TalusAg to Develop a Green Ammonia Facility in Blue Earth
The Blue Earth City Council has approved an agreement that could bring a new kind of fertilizer production to the area. Council members signed off on a memorandum of understanding with TalusAg ...
Apr 08, 2026
UHD's New Robotic Assisted Surgery System Used for First Surgery on Tuesday
United Hospital District in Blue Earth has entered a new era of surgical care. The hospital officially launched its new Da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system on Tuesday with their first robotic as...
Apr 08, 2026
B.E. Council Approves The Bid and Sets a Public Hearing for the Linton Street Project
The Blue Earth City Council is moving ahead with final assessments for the Linton Street improvement project after receiving favorable bid results. Four contractors submitted bids, with GM Cont...
Apr 07, 2026
State Unemployment Rises in January, As State Labor Officials Warn of Softening Labor Market
Minnesota's job growth was flat in January while the state's unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, according to new data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The rate...
Apr 03, 2026
Ruby's Pantry Abruptly Ends Operations After 20 Years
A popular resource focused on reducing food insecurity in local communities has closed. In a message shared with supporters, the organization said it had spent the past several months "realigni...
Apr 02, 2026
Center For Specialty Care in Fairmont Closes it's Doors After 36 Years
The Center for Specialty Care in Fairmont officially closed on Tuesday after 36 years of caring for patients in the Fairmont area. The decision was not an easy one for Dr. Corey Welchlin to mak...
Apr 01, 2026
