On Tuesday, the cities of Bricelyn, Delavan, Elmore and Frost moved another step closer in being able to begin a broadband project to install fiber optic cable in their cities, courtesy of a grant program that was reviewed and authorized by the Faribault County Board of Commissioners. Faribault County Economic Development Authority Specialist Annie Nichols…… read more »
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Area Voters Turnout To the Polls on Tuesday
On Tuesday, residents throughout Minnesota and Iowa went to the polls to vote on issues involving City Government and Local Schools. Patrons in the Albert Lea School District approved to renew an existing Property Tax Levy through a referendum vote. The measure was passed by a margin of 65 to 35 percent. In the Truman…… read more »
Rains Slowed Harvest in MN and Iowa Last Week, According to the USDA
Harvest continued throughout Minnesota, despite wet field conditions during the week ending October 31st. According to the USDA, there were 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork, the fewest number of days since the week ending September 5th. Corn harvested for grain reached 83%, one day ahead of last year and 11 days ahead of the five…… read more »
City of Blue Earth Holds Public Hearing on 2022 Street Projects
A number of Blue Earth Area residents turned out to the Blue Earth Public Safety Center Monday Evening for a public hearing on the City of Blue Earth’s 2022 Street and Utility Improvements Project. Blue Earth City Engineer Wes Brown gave a formal presentation on the project, which has a total estimated cost of just…… read more »
Details Forthcoming on Clarks Grove Elevator Fire
Fire Departments from Freeborn County were dispatched to a report of a grain elevator being on fire Monday Evening in Clarks Grove. An area television station provided a photograph of the fire on its Facebook page shortly before 7pm. No other information was immediately available regarding the fire.… read more »
Another Faribault County Resident Dies of COVID
A Faribault County resident has died from COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. The death was reported by the State Health Department on Monday. The person was listed as being in their early 70’s, according to the Department of Health. It’s the 31st COVID-19 death of occur in Faribault County since the pandemic…… read more »
Three Injured in Single Vehicle Rollover Saturday Evening Near Frost
Faribault County Sheriff’s Authorities responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover accident early Saturday Evening which inured three people. According to the Sherriff’s Office, the accident happened at around 6:45pm, at the intersection of 470th Avenue and 90th Street, north of Frost. Investigators say Martha Tiah, 45, of Brooklyn Center, was driving a…… read more »
Vehicle Fire in Albert Lea Prompts Brief Building Evacuation
A portion of an Albert Lea Grocery Store was evacuated for a time Saturday after a vehicle caught fire outside the business. Around 12:10pm Saturday, the Albert Lea Fire Department was summoned to Hy-Vee, located on Bridge Avenue, in response to a report of a vehicle on fire. When firefighters arrived, they found a 2001…… read more »
Authorities Investigating Train Derailment Near Martin County Fairgrounds
Emergency Management Officials in Martin County were notified of a train derailment that occurred Wednesday Afternoon on the west edge of Fairmont. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the derailment occurred just after 2pm, a short distance south of the Martin County Fairgrounds. Authorities say eight cars carrying ethanol left the tracks, with four…… read more »
Lakeview’s New Skilled Nursing Facility Nearing Completion
Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont is nearing final completion of its new 81,000 square foot skilled nursing facility. The facility, located on the back parking lot of Lakeview’s Campus, offers several new features. The $24 million project, which began last summer, will not affect the chapel, existing independent living or assisted living. The…… read more »