Category Archives: Local News
Decade Long Pursuit for a YMCA Community Center in Fairmont Comes to an End
On Monday the Fairmont Area Community Center Foundation announced in a press release that it will discontinue efforts to build a YMCA operated community center in Fairmont. While the project had been ...
Nov 11, 2025
Second Half Taxes on Ag Land in Faribault County Due Monday, November 17th
Residents of Faribault County are reminded that second half taxes on Agricultural Property, where noted on your tax statement, are due by Monday, November 17th. All payments mailed should be po...
Nov 11, 2025
Minnesota DCYF "Appalled" After Being Told to Take Back SNAP Benefits Issued Last Friday
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families said on Sunday it is "appalled" at a memo it received from the USDA, stating it must "undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for Nove...
Nov 10, 2025
Results are in For City Elections in Kossuth County
Write in votes have now been tabulated from Tuesday's city elections in Kossuth County. In Bancroft, a write in candidate was needed in their city council race as 3 seats on the council were up...
Nov 07, 2025
Faribault County Commissioners Approve a New Local Option Sales Tax for Roads and Bridges
The Faribault County Commissioners met on Tuesday and held a public hearing during their regular meeting on a local option sale tax for road and bridge improvements. After the hearing, the boar...
Nov 06, 2025
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
