Category Archives: Local News

A Titonka man is facing a felony assault charge after he was arrested last week in connection with an alleged incident this fall.   According to the Kossuth County Sheriff's Office, deputies cond...

Producers are being reminded about the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, or SDRP, the only ad-hoc disaster program currently being implemented.   Officials say Stage One of the program began ...

The Blue Earth City Council has approved the city's 2026 budget and levy.   At a special council meeting on Monday night, City Administrator Dawn Collins presented the final numbers, with the tot...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday afternoon to address several county matters, including employee milestones, budget approvals and new hires.   The board recognized Dennis W...

The City of Blue Earth has received a $10,200 grant to expand secure, reliable public internet access at the city library as part of a broader rural investment by the Southern Minnesota Initiative Fou...

Faribault County Commissioners have approved the county's property tax levy for the coming year, setting an increase of 3.99% following several budget work sessions.   The increase is intended to...

The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a $13,724.77 grant request from Habitat for Humanity of Martin-Faribault Counties for a housing project in Sherburn, the first ...

The Blue Earth City Council has yet to finalize its 2026 budget and tax levy, but officials say they have significantly reduced a proposed increase that initially topped 50%.   A special council ...

The Martin County Board of Commissioners took several actions during their meeting Tuesday, including personnel updates, contract approvals and budget decisions.   Commissioners were introduced t...

Governor Tim Walz has signed two executive orders focused on gun violence prevention and public safety in Minnesota.   The orders create a Statewide Safety Council, which will include representat...