Category Archives: Local News
Drivers Injured In School Bus and SUV Collision on Tuesday Near Easton
A Blue Earth Area bus driver and a Minnesota Lake woman were injured in a two vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon near Easton. According to the Minnesota State Patrol at approximately 4:17 pm, t...
Nov 06, 2025
Referendums on Today's Ballot for GHEC and Fairmont
Two area school districts are asking voters for funding on this Election Day. The Granada-Huntley-East Chain School District has an $8.745 million bond on the ballot. If passed, the prop...
Nov 04, 2025
Bricelyn Man Charged With Multiple Counts
A Bricelyn man has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms and domestic assault. Fifty year old Michael Glenn Kinnicom was charged in ...
Nov 03, 2025
Minnesota Takes 3rd Place in the Nation for Jobs According to a New WalletHub Report
Minnesota has been recognized as one of the top states for jobs, placing third overall in a new WalletHub report. Governor Tim Walz says the state excelled in categories such as median annual i...
Oct 31, 2025
Don't Forget, Daylight Saving Time Ends This Sunday
A reminder for you that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd, at 2am. Remember to set your clock back one hour before you turn in on Saturday night. If you're having trouble remembering w...
Oct 31, 2025
North Union Schools Ranked Among Best in Iowa According to US News and World Report
North Union's Swea City building and their Fenton campus are being recognized among the best Elementary and Middle Schools in Iowa by US News and World Report. The rankings were released this w...
Oct 30, 2025
Wells Food Shelf Receives a $500 Donation Thanks to a Local Farmfest Drawing Winner
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture and the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation presented a $500 check to the Wells Food Shelf on behalf of an area Farmfest daily drawing winner. ...
Oct 29, 2025
GHEC District Residents to Vote on $8.75 Million Bond on November 4th
The Granada Huntley East Chain School District is putting an $8.75 million bond on the ballot and it's an effort that district leaders have been pushing for some time. The new proposal is signi...
Oct 28, 2025
Faribault County Board Approves the Hiring of an Interim County Recorder
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and approved the hire of an Interim County Recorder. Commissioner Gertrude Paschke says the new hire, Kelly Hendrickson, comes with so...
Oct 23, 2025
A Mapleton Man Was Injured in a One Vehicle Accident on Tuesday, North of Mankato
A Mapleton man was injured in a one vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon, north of Mankato. According to the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 4:15pm, 50 year old Jeffrey James...
Oct 23, 2025
