The Fairmont City Council is in the process of shopping for a new City Attorney and are eyeing two law firms to potentially take over legal services for the City of Fairmont. In April of 2019, the Council voted to end employment with Elizabeth Bloomquist, its inhouse attorney for the past three decades. Afterward, the…… read more »
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County Officials Sworn in at Faribault County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday Morning
Faribault County Commissioners Greg Young and Tom Loveall, along with County Recorder Sheryl Asmus, Auditor/Treasurer Darren Esser, County Attorney Cameron Davis and Sheriff Mike Gormley were all sworn into their respective offices by Fifth Judicial District Judge Troy Timmerman on Tuesday morning at the Faribault County Law Enforcement Center. The Commissioners then elected Bruce Anderson…… read more »
Inauguration Ceremonies Held in MN on Monday, Ahead of the Start of the 2023 Legislative Session
Inauguration ceremonies were held in Minnesota Monday morning as several lawmakers took their oaths of office leading into the start of the 2023 legislative session. Everyone sworn in Monday won their re-election bids in November, but it sets the stage for what should be an interesting session, as Democrats have control of the House, Senate…… read more »
Minnesota Sees Minimum Wage Increase to Kick off 2023
In Minnesota, the minimum wage is increasing at 2023 kicks off. The minimum wage is rising from $10.33/hr to $10.59/hr for large employers with over half a million dollars in annual revenue and from $8.42/hr to $8.63/hr for smaller businesses. The new minimum wage went into effect as of January 1st. This increase is part…… read more »
Iowa’s Minimum Wage to Remain the Same for 2023
The minimum wage in Iowa is set to remain at $7.25/hr for 2023. Though there were some exceptions to Iowa’s minimum wage, it is the same as the federal minimum wage, which has not been adjusted since July of 2009. Currently, there is no legislation being considered at the state level that would raise Iowa’s…… read more »
MnDOT Reminds the Public That is Illegal To Deposit Snow Onto or Next to a Public Highway or Street
The Minnesota Department of Transportation wants to remind the public that it is illegal to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street. Minnesota law and many local ordinances prohibit plowing, blowing, shoveling or otherwise placing snow onto public roadways. This includes the ditch or right of way area along the roadside. …… read more »
Gov. Walz Signs Executive Order Providing Fuel Carriers Emergency Relief From Regulations
Following severe winter storms and extreme cold, Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday signed an executive order providing emergency relief from regulations for motor carriers and drivers transporting fuel in Minnesota. The order helps address the high demand for propane with the onset winter and recent powerful storms in Minnesota. Approximately ten percent of Minnesota households,…… read more »
B.E. Council Approves High School Senior Cass Davis To Serve As Honorary Council Member for 2023
At a previous Blue Earth City Council Meetings, the City Council excitedly made an effort to draw in a local High School Student to join the council on an honorary basis, to experience the fundamentals of city government. At the last council meeting, the council approved Blue Earth Area High School Senior, Cass Davis, to…… read more »
5 People, Including 2 Granada Residents, Hospitalized Following Jackson County Rollover Accident
Two Granada residents were among five people hospitalized following a rollover in Jackson County on Tuesday Afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol Says a Jeep Liberty was eastbound on I-90, shortly before 3:30pm, when it rolled near Jackson. Snow and ice were covering the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the Patrol. The…… read more »
Mapleton Man Arrested and Charged After Allegedly Threatening to Stab a Family Member in Le Sueur
A Mapleton man was charged with felony assault and property damage after being accused of threatening to stab a family member in Le Sueur. According to the criminal complaint, 28 year old Branden Michael Burg lunged toward the family member while holding a knife at her apartment on Saturday. Police say Burg admitted to using…… read more »