Category Archives: Local News
Multiple Charges Filed Against Two Men After Allegedly Breaking into a rural Elmore Residence Twice in the Same Day
Two men are facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they burglarized a vacant rural Elmore residence twice in the same day. Faribault County Deputies first responded to a tripped a...
Jun 15, 2026
Total Are in From the Jam the Food Shelf in June Event
The 17th Annual KBEW/Darling Ingredients Jam the Food Shelf in June Event was held last Thursday, at the Cedar Inn Drive In on Highway 169 in Blue Earth. A total of $7,234 in cash and a record ...
Jun 15, 2026
Faribault County Recorder Releases Vital Statistics for May 2026
The latest vital statistics report from the Faribault County Recorder's Office show the number of births remained unchanged in May compared to a year ago, while deaths and marriage licenses both incre...
Jun 15, 2026
Area Residents Turn Out Tuesday Night at the Golden Bubble to Learn About the Proposed Transmission Line Project
More than 250 people attended an open house Tuesday at the Golden Bubble Event Center outside Wells to learn about the proposed PowerOn Midwest transmission project. The project would build a 7...
Jun 12, 2026
Drought Conditions Expanded Across MN & Iowa Last Week
Dry conditions expanded across both Minnesota and Iowa during the past week, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday. In Minnesota, more than 75% of the state is now expe...
Jun 12, 2026
Certain MN Homeowners May See a One Time Property Tax Refund Increase Later This Year
Minnesota homeowners may be eligible for a one time property tax refund increase and for many, not additional action is required. The Minnesota Department of Revenue is issuing the one time ref...
Jun 12, 2026
North Carolina Man Facing Felony Charges Following Monday's Burglary and Chase Near Amboy
A North Carolina man is facing a dozen felony charges after authorities say he burglarized a rural Blue Earth County home, stole a vehicle and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement during a pursuit n...
Jun 11, 2026
Some MN & Iowa Residents May Be Eligible for Refunds Following a Settlement with COVID-19 Testing Company GS Labs
Minnesota and Iowa residents may be eligible for refunds following a $4.87 million multistate settlement with COVID-19 testing company GS Labs. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announce...
Jun 11, 2026
Former Operators of Healey Homes Indicted in Federal Court in Alleged Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors have indicted two former operators of Healey Homes in Blue Earth, accusing them of carrying out a yearslong Medicaid fraud scheme that allegedly netted more than $22 million in imp...
Jun 10, 2026
BEA School Board Talked Funding, Budget and Maintenance at Their June Meeting
The Blue Earth Area School Board tackled a packed June agenda Monday night, hearing updates on teacher mentoring programs, recognizing graduating senior and student board representative Alexis Thompso...
Jun 10, 2026
