The City of Wells has announced the names of four individuals selected as finalists for the City Administrator position. The candidates are Richard Baker, Evan Brown, Wendy Chirpich and Connor Lapointe. Richard Baker has an extensive background in community and economic development, along with non profit management and chamber work. Evan brown is a Lieutenant…… read more »
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Good Thunder Organic Compost Facility Receives Approval to Accept Waste Again
On Wednesday, the Blue Earth County Planning and Zoning Commission gave its approval for a rural Good Thunder Organic Compost Facility to resume operations, despite ongoing complaints from neighbors about serious odor problems that have plagued the facility. Kip Bruender, who is a County Commissioner and a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, noted…… read more »
Maple River Suspends Student & Lunchroom Employee for Violating School Policy
A student from the Maple River School District has been suspended for violating school policy after he drove a truck flying a confederate flag near a group of protestors earlier this week and flipped one off. A District Lunchroom Employee has been put on administrative leave, as wells, while school officials investigate an allegation that…… read more »
Oklahoma Woman Facing a Drug Charge After 2lbs of Meth Were Found During a Traffic Stop
An Oklahoma woman is being held in the Freeborn County Jail on drug charges after he vehicle was pulled over by a Minnesota State Trooper on Sunday, while traveling along Interstate 90 near Albert Lea. Forty year old Randi Laumbach, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, is facing a first degree drug charge, which carries a maximum sentence…… read more »
Area Law Enforcement Investigating Recent Instances of Mail Theft
Law Enforcement officials in Southern Minnesota are investigating a growing number of instances of mail theft which have been reported in recent weeks. According to Faribault County Attorney Cameron Davis, people who engage in such crimes typically will steal personal information to carry out certain tasks under the victim’s name. One person has recently been…… read more »
Wells Will Interview 4 City Administrator Candidates on Oct. 12th
The City of Wells will be interviewing four different candidates for the City Administrator position on Tuesday, October 12th. On Monday, October 11th, a meet and greet event will be held at the Wells Community Center, from 5-6pm, prior to the regular Wells City Council Meeting. The position was previously held by C.J. Holl, who…… read more »
Construction Continues to Progress on New Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells
Work is continuing to progress on a new funeral home which is being build within the Wells Industrial Park. In April, Nathan and Susan Nasinec, who own and manage the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, announced the initial construction of the new Nasinec Funeral Home and Creamatory within the Wells Industrial Park, just off Highway…… read more »
MN Lake Couple Meets With City Council About Buying the Old Mill
A Minnesota Lake resident was at this week’s Minnesota Lake City Council meeting to begin discussions with the Council on his desire to buy the Old Mill Restaurant. Justin Barber and his wife moved to Minnesota Lake a little over a year ago and are interested in opening a family dining restaurant. The restaurant has…… read more »
Mapleton City Council Approves Pension Increase for Firefighters
The Mapleton City Council approved a pension increase for local firefighters at its regular meeting on September 22nd. Jon Klenk, from the Fire Department Relief Association, was present at the meeting to share the audit report and get approval for the proposed increase in the pension from $2,200 per year to $2,400 per firefighter. Klenk…… read more »
Freeborn County Man is Facing Charges After Allegedly Shooting a Man Who Was Attempting to Steal His Pickup
A Freeborn County mas is facing charges for allegedly firing a rifle and injuring a man who recently was seen attempting to steal his pickup. James Vinton, 38, of Glenville was charged one Thursday in Freeborn County District Court with one count of second degree assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of…… read more »