Category Archives: Local News

A Wells man was involved in a two vehicle accident Wednesday Afternoon in North Mankato.   According to the State Patrol, at approximately 4:10pm, a 2016 Ford Escape driven by 26 year old Andrew ...

A Fairmont Man was injured when he lost control of his motorcycle in Fairmont on Wednesday afternoon.   According to the State Patrol, at approximately 12:30pm, a 2025 Kawasaki EX500 operated by ...

A 62 year old Wells woman is facing drug sale and possession charges in Nicollet County District Court following a controlled buy involving law enforcement and a confidential informant.   Kimberl...

The USC FFA will hold their annual Farm Safety Program on Thursday, September 25th, at the USC School, next to the football field.   Safety Demonstrations will include PTO, Combine, Auger, Flowin...

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistic Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending September 21st. Warm temperatures advanced crop maturity quickly. Fieldw...

There will be a handful of contested races across Kossuth county in November's City and School Board elections.   In Algona, Mayor Rick Murphy is running unopposed for another 2 year term, while ...

The Faribault County Public Works Department would like to remind motorists that County State Aid Highway 12, west of Winnebago, is closed beginning Monday, September 22nd, for bridge repairs.   ...

Minnesota employers added 5,900 jobs in August, strong growth that defied a nearly flat employment picture on the national level, according to new data from the Department of Employment and Economic D...

Iowa's labor force grew in August with an addition of 1,900 people, primarily adults ages 20 to 24. This increase brought the state's labor force participation rate to 67.5%, according to Iowa Workfor...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and set the preliminary budget and levy for 2026.   Commissioner Bill Groskreutz said the preliminary budget is currently set to $16,985...