Category Archives: Local News

The filing period for federal, state and county offices in Minnesota remains open until 5pm on June 2nd.   In Faribault County, two candidates have filed for Sheriff; Christopher Albers and D.J. ...

Two Mapleton residents are facing felony charges after authorities say they extorted thousands of dollars from a man by threatening to accuse him of soliciting prostitution.   According to a crim...

Farmers in both Minnesota and Iowa remain ahead of the normal pace for spring planting, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report released Tuesday by the National Agricultural Statistics Servi...

Two Blue Earth residents are facing felony charges after authorities say they stole checks, jewelry and personal information while helping clean out a deceased couple's estate in rural Faribault Count...

The Blue Earth Area School District will host a referendum information meeting later this week as voters prepare to decide on two proposed bond questions totaling more than $73 million.   The mee...

After serving six terms on the Faribault County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Tom Loveall announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election this year.   Loveall made the announcement during t...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners recognized county employee Brandee Douglas during Tuesday's meeting after she received an Excellence in Performance Award.   The board praised Douglas ...

Two Elmore residents are facing multiple drug, firearm and child endangerment charges following a search warrant executed by the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force earlier this month.   Accor...

The filing period opened Tuesday for federal, state and county offices and it will remain open until 5pm on June 2nd.   So far in Faribault County, two candidates have filed for Sheriff, Christop...

Faribault County producers are being urged to complete their crop acreage reporting as the Farm Service Agency enters its busiest filing period.   Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Mi...