Category Archives: Local News

Several area high schools have announced their senior recipients of the Minnesota State High School League's Triple A Award, recognizing involvement in academics, arts and athletics.   At Granada...

An auto restoration business owner has been charged with with felony theft after a Tennessee couple reportedly lost nearly $40,000 in cash and classic vehicles.   Forty four year old Scott Michae...

The Faribault County Sheriff's Office has restricted all vehicle traffic on Bass Lake due to open water and unsafe ice conditions.   The restriction in effect applies to all vehicles, including c...

There's a lot happening year around at area Farm Service Agency offices, even during the winter months. Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says this is actually one of the busies...

The Blue Earth Area School Board approved several action items during its meeting Monday night, including committee appointments, agreements and personnel updates.   The board approved its commit...

A Bricelyn woman is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge following a traffic stop in rural Faribault County.   According to court documents, 44 year old Sarah Louise Willette was charged with op...

Two Blue Earth Area High School Seniors are being recognized for excellence in academics, the arts and athletics.   Jessica Moore and Devin Haase have been named Blue Earth Area High School's rec...

The Fairmont City Council took steps Monday toward filling both and acting and permanent City Administrator position.   The council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Finance Director P...

The Fairmont City Council held a special meeting Friday to interview two candidates for City Administrator: Jason Baker and Tiffany Duboski Ledee.   The city has been without a full time City Adm...

The United South Central School District is planning for future growth as enrollment is expected to rise. A Facilities Committee meeting in set for 5pm on Monday, January 12th, in the USC Community Ed...