Category Archives: Local News

Area producers are reminded of a couple important deadlines coming up in April.   Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program deadline is Ap...

The deadline for candidates to file for the Republican or Democratic nominations for County Offices in Iowa was Friday at 5pm.   In Kossuth County, there will be Republican primaries for all thre...

The Blue Earth Area School Board recently held a lengthy discussion on addressing facility needs at the district's Pre-K through 7 building and the high school at their meeting last week.   Repre...

The Blue Earth City Council approved several measures Monday night related to airport improvements and future water infrastructure projects.   Approved was Resolution 2606, authorized a state air...

United South Central Schools is reaching out to the public this spring as it explores potential updates to its facilities.   The district held its second community engagement meeting in February,...

The American Red Cross is encouraging residents across southern Minnesota to donate blood during March and April as part of Red Cross Month, highlighting the ongoing need for lifesaving blood products...

The Fairmont City Council has approved changes to an employment offer for a candidate being considered for interim City Administrator.   Council members met Monday to review requests from candida...

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council is preparing to open a new Head Start Center in Blue Earth this summer through a partnership with St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center.   The center will provide free ea...

A plea deal means almost a year in jail for a North Mankato man charged with 18 felony sex crimes.   Fifty six year old Michael Allen Swanson was charged in July 2024 with 16 counts of first degr...

Drought watches have been issued for northwest and southeast Iowa following a winter marked by a lack of rain and snow, according to the latest Water Summary Update.   The DNR says Iowa experienc...