Category Archives: Local News
Faribault County Board Approves Some Summer Public Works Projects
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners approved several public works projects at the meeting Tuesday, including awarding a nearly $2 million contract to R&E Enterprises of Mankato for five br...
Zach Schultz Mar 05, 2026
City Council Discusses Review of Senior Center Meal Prices
Back in February the Blue Earth City Council directed staff to compile updated figures and review the proposed $5 per meal charge for both dine in and take out meals for those using a prepaid punch ca...
Zach Schultz Mar 05, 2026
Darling Ingredients to Modify Operations and Eliminate 16 Positions at its Blue Earth Location
Darling Ingredients is modifying operations at its facility in Blue Earth in an effort to "better serve customers and improve overall efficiency," according to a company statement. As part of t...
Zach Schultz Mar 04, 2026
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



