According to Community Health and Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties, local COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. Tim Langer, Public Health Sanitarian, says the increase is due solely to the delta variant. Langer noted that the delta variant is a lot more transmissible than the native variant, so local public…… read more »
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Former Northwood Iowa Man Sentenced in Minnesota Assault Case
A former North Iowa man has been sentenced in an assault case in Freeborn County. Forty two year old Christopher Rogers, of Lyons, Georgia, formerly of Northwood, Iowa, was given five years of supervised probation on Friday and was ordered to pay $6,219 in restitution. Rogers pleaded guilty to third degree assault for…… read more »
Martin County Courthouse Dome and Clock Tower Renovation Nears Completion
An extensive courthouse dome and clock tower renovation project at the Martin County Courthouse in Fairmont is nearing final completion. After nearly three years, work on the courthouse dome and clock tower is finally wrapping up. Last week, the County celebrated the moment with a presentation by Minneapolis Horologist Rory Demesy, who repaired…… read more »
New Richland Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Winnebago County, Iowa
A woman from New Richland is facing drug charges in Winnebago County, Iowa. Lauren Dexter recently pleaded guilty in Winnebago County District Court to “possession of a schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine),” a serious misdemeanor and “failure to affix a drug tax stamp,” which is a Class D Felony. The charges stem from…… read more »
Movie About World War II POW Camp Near Algona, to Begin Filming in November
Filming is scheduled to begin in November for a movie about a World War II Camp near Algona for German Prisoners. The movie’s crew was recently in Kossuth County, scouting possible film locations. D.J. Perry is the CEO of Collective Development and Author of the screenplay for the movie “Silent Night in Algona.”…… read more »
Ledyard Man Charged With Domestic Abuse
A Ledyard man is facing a charge of domestic abuse after being taken into custody earlier this week. Twenty four year old Jacob Govern, of Ledyard, was arrested by Kossuth County Sheriff’s Deputies Tuesday afternoon on a charge of domestic abuse assault causing serious injury or mental illness – 1st offense. Govern was…… read more »
AAA Reports Gas Prices in MN & Iowa Lower This Week Than Last
Heading into the final weekend in August, AAA reports gasoline prices in Minnesota and Iowa are slightly lower than they were a week ago. The average price in Minnesota is currently $3.01 per gallon, compared to $3.04 a week ago. In Iowa the average price per gallon is $2.99, compared to $3.00 last…… read more »
Wells Man Facing Charges After Allegedly Attacking Another Man With a Machete
A Wells man is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly striking another man with a machete at a Wells gas station earlier this week. Forty year old Yorman Reyes, of Wells, was charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon Wednesday in Faribault County District Court. The victim told Police that Reyes…… read more »
Plans Taking Shape for Community Center in Fairmont
Detailed plans are now beginning to take shape for a proposed Community Center for the City of Fairmont. Mayo Clinic Health System – Fairmont and two local families have pledged a combined $4.5 million toward construction and operation of the Community Center. The City of Fairmont has also committed $14 million in local…… read more »
Former Forest City Bus Driver Sentenced for Driving Drunk With Children on Board
A former school bus driver from Winnebago County has been sentenced for driving drunk with children on board. Rebecca Spencer, of Forest City, was given 14 days in jail, a $1,875 fine and two years of supervised probation Wednesday in Cerro Gordo County District Court. Spencer pleaded guilty to 2nd Offense OWI and…… read more »