Category Archives: Local News
Farmer Bridge Program Off to a Strong Start in Faribault County
The Faribault County Farm Service Agency says its Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is off to a strong start. Faribault County FSA Director Nicki Miranowski says the program launched last Monday...
Zach Schultz Mar 04, 2026
Blue Earth Man Sentenced After Being Convicted of Theft
A Blue Earth man has been sentenced after being convicted of felony theft following an investigation by the Blue Earth Police Department. Court records show 53 year old Michael Dean Olivo was c...
Zach Schultz Mar 03, 2026
B.E. Council Approves Personnel Policy Additions and Revisions
The Blue Earth City Council approved three revisions to the city's personnel policy during its meeting Monday night. The changes address employee breaks, overtime eligibility for meeting minute...
Zach Schultz Mar 03, 2026
MnDOT to Begin Tree Removal Along Highway 22 and 109 in Wells on Monday, March 2nd
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin tree removal along Highway 22 and 109 in Wells on Monday in preparation for an upcoming reconstruction project. Motorists can expect should...
Zach Schultz Feb 27, 2026
USC Holding Community Meetings to Discuss Possible Expansion
The United South Central School District continues discussions about a possible building expansion. About 120 community members recently attended a facilities meeting in Wells to review enrollment tre...
Zach Schultz Feb 27, 2026
Amboy Man Killed in Colorado Avalanche on Sunday Afternoon
An Amboy man died when he was caught in an avalanche Sunday afternoon in northeastern Idaho. According the Clark County Sheriff's Office, 21 year old Landon Fox had been snowmobiling in the Cen...
Zach Schultz Feb 26, 2026
Discussions Continue About How Best to Address $48 million in Urgent Facility Needs at Blue Earth Area
Blue Earth Area Schools is facing nearly $48 million in urgent facility needs, according to a recent assessment shared with community groups. Superintendent Mandy Fletcher says a study by Kraus...
Zach Schultz Feb 25, 2026
Fairmont City Council Approves This Year's Road Improvement Plan
The Fairmont City Council on Monday approved an $8.12 million road improvement plan for 2026, funded through grants, special assessments and bonding. Two reconstruction projects and 12 mill and...
Zach Schultz Feb 25, 2026
FSA Reminds Producers the CRP and Bridge Assistance Program Signups are Open
The Farm Service Agency office in Faribault County is reminding producers of several upcoming sign up deadlines, including key Conservation Reserve program dates and new assistance through the Farmer ...
Zach Schultz Feb 24, 2026
Faribault County Commissioners Vote to Keep the 2026 Deer Hunting Season Shotgun Only
At a special meeting on Monday, the Faribault County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance maintaining the county's shotgun only designation for the 2026 deer hunting season. The measure...
Zach Schultz Feb 24, 2026



