Category Archives: Local News

The Blue Earth City Council discussed ongoing issues Monday with vehicles remaining on parked streets during snow emergencies, which officials say continues to hinder snow removal operations.   C...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine contracts, donations and administrative items during its recent meeting.   Commissioners approved a contract services agre...

An Elmore woman is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after allegedly making racially motivated threats toward a neighbor and his family.   According to a criminal complaint, a Faribault...

A Blue Earth man is facing a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge following an alleged assault during an argument earlier this month. According to the criminal complaint, police responded to a re...

The Blue Earth City Council meet Monday and received an update from City Engineer Ben Rosol on ongoing planning efforts for upcoming infrastructure projects.   Rosol said work on the plans is con...

The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced a vacancy in Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District following the upcoming retirement of Judge Krista J. Jass. The seat will be chambered in Mankato, se...

Farmers continue to ask about the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, but there is still no way to sign up.   Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says while the program has bee...

State Representative Peggy Bennet from Albert Lea announced she is running for Minnesota Governor in 2026, joining a crowded Republican field.   Bennett, a former teacher of 33 years, is a six te...

A robotics team at North Union High School is expanding hands on STEM learning opportunities for students with help from a new NASA grant.   North Union received $6,300 in NASA funding to support...

Blue Earth County will host a public open house on Tuesday to share updates and gather input on the proposed replacement of the Rapidan Dam Bridge.   The open house runs from 4-6pm at the Histori...