Category Archives: Local News

A warrant has been issued for a Winnebago man accused of felony kidnapping, assault and stalking in Blue Earth County.   According to court documents, 37 year old Donald Terrience Thomas the Thir...

A Good Thunder man has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.   Blue Earth County District Judge Gregory Anderson sentenced 36 ...

The Blue Earth City Council has set its preliminary property tax levy for 2027 at just over $3.25 million, an increase of about $633,000 or roughly 24% from the city's 2026 levy of about $2.62 million...

Harvest continues across Minnesota and Iowa, but both states remain behind the normal pace in several areas.   USDA says 6% of Minnesota's corn has been harvested, compared with the five year ave...

Faribault County FSA Director Nicki Miranowski is reminding producers of several upcoming deadlines.   CRP participants have until Wednesday to complete required mid contract management and cost ...

A St. James man suffered life threatening injuries in a semi crash Wednesday morning in Faribault County.   The Minnesota State Patrol says 27 year old Jared Lee Malakowsky was driving a 2020 Fre...

The Blue Earth City Council has approved a new point of sale system for the city's liquor store that will replace outdated equipment and software.   City officials say the current system will no ...

Minnesota voters will decide a constitutional amendment this November involving the state's Permanent School Fund.   Blue Earth Area Superintendent Mandy Fletcher says the fund dates back to 1858...

The Blue Earth City Council has approved a property tax abatement agreement with Devenish Nutrition tied to planned renovations at its 140,000 square foot facility.   Devenish plans to invest abo...

Blue Earth Police are warning residents after receiving multiple reports over the weekend of people tampering with vehicles and stealing items from inside.   Similar incidents have also been repo...