The latest economic outlook shows Minnesota with a considerable budget surplus of $17.5 billion. Minnesota’s Budget Commissioner says it shows a strong economy, with lower inflation and a milder recession than previously anticipated. In response to the report, minority Republican Lawmakers announced a “Give it Back” tax relief plan on Tuesday. The plan would return…… read more »
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Faribault County Leads Minnesota in Total Soybean Production, According to USDA’s Report for MN & Iowa
According to the USDA’s Soybean Estimate Report for Minnesota and Iowa, Faribault County led all Minnesota counties in total soybean production in 2022 with 11.1 million bushels. Polk – 11.0 million, Redwood – 10.6 million, Renville – 10.5 million and Martin – 10.3 million rounded out the top 5 counties with the highest production. Statewide,…… read more »
USDA Releases County Corn Estimates for MN & Iowa
The USDA has released the County Corn Estimates for Minnesota and Iowa. According to the USDA, Renville County in Minnesota was the highest ranking county for corn for grain production with 52.9 million bushels produced. Rounding out the top 5 in the state were Martin – 45.7 million, Redwood – 44.7 million, Mower – 43.5…… read more »
Superintendent Fletcher Reviews the Process of School Closures and Delays
Blue Earth Area Superintendent Mandy Fletcher gave an update on Tuesday on the process of school closures and delays in the event of inclement weather within the District. Fletcher stated that their isn’t a text book or written policy in regards to the school’s approach. This is primarily to avoid using a blanket solution to…… read more »
MN Department of Commerce Warns of Home Warranty Scam
The Minnesota Department of Commerce is warning Minnesotans about a scam that relies on false warnings about home warranties. The Department of Commerce says homeowners in Minnesota and several other states have received letters in recent months urging recipients to purchase warranties and falsely implying a relationship with the homeowner’s mortgage companies or with county…… read more »
Both Drivers Escape Injury in Two Vehicle Crash Near Walters on Tuesday Morning
On Tuesday the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a two vehicle accident near Walters. The Sheriff’s Office says just before 9am on Tuesday morning, a Nissan Titan, driven by 64 year old Gail Diane Snyder, of Northwood, Iowa, was traveling northbound on County Road 31, south of County Road 16. Snyder then stopped…… read more »
Faribault County FSA Director Reminds Producers The ARC PLC Deadline is 1 Month Away
This week Faribault County Farm Service Agency Director Nikki Miranowski, she reminded producers in the area that the ARC PLC sign up deadline is rapidly approaching, with a hard date of March 15th. Nikki stressed that if this deadline is missed, there will be no late filing options for producers. As of Monday, only 45.8%…… read more »
Blue Earth Man Accused of Biting Off Another Man’s Ear and Driving Through a Roundabout
A Blue Earth man is accused of biting off the ear of another man who was trying to prevent him from driving drunk. Thirty seven year old Jesse Ray Frey was charged Monday in Faribault County District Court with felony 1st degree assault – great bodily harm, and gross misdemeanor DWI. Frey and another man…… read more »
Fairmont Man Arrested For Drug and Gun Charges Following a One Vehicle Accident on Sunday Night
A Fairmont man was arrested Sunday evening following a one vehicle accident in Sioux County, Iowa. The accident occurred around 9:45pm on Highway 60 when 23 year old Shawn Graplar lost control of the vehicle, entered the east ditch and struck a fence line and poles, according to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office. Graplar sustained…… read more »
Plea Hearing For Wells Man with 5 Different Case Filed Against Him in Blue Earth County Held Last Thursday
A Wells man had a plea hearing Thursday in Blue Earth County District Court. The plea agreement involves five different cases filed against 41 year old Adam Joseph Willaert between June and December last year. December’s burglary charge came after a man told police that Willaert kicked in a door at a residence and was…… read more »