Category Archives: Local News
Precinct Caucuses Set for Tuesday Night
The 2026 Precinct Caucuses are scheduled for Tuesday night at 7pm. In Faribault County: The Republican Party will meet at the Faribault County Ag Center, at 425, South Grove Street in Blue Earth. &nbs...
Feb 03, 2026
One Person Injured in Train and Skid Loader Collision in Blue Earth
A 34 year old person was injured Monday morning after a collision between a train and a skid loader near East Second Street and North Rice Street in Blue Earth. Emergency crews were dispatched ...
Feb 02, 2026
Wells Approves Its Five Year Street Reconstruction Plan
The City of Wells has adopted it Five Year Street Reconstruction Plan for 2026 through 2030, with the first major project focused on Highway 22 in 2026. Top help fund the work, the city is authorizing...
Jan 30, 2026
Trimont to Receive $1 Million Funding for Water Infrastructure Project
The city of Trimont is set to receive $1 million in federal funding as part of a broader rural water infrastructure investment announced by Congressman Brad Finstad. Finstad says the funding wi...
Jan 29, 2026
Two MN Men Facing Drug Charges Following Kossuth County Traffic Stop
A pair of Southern Minnesota men were taken into custody on drug charges early Tuesday morning following a traffic stop in northern Kossuth County. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff's Off...
Jan 29, 2026
Blue Earth Area School Board Continuing Long Term Facilities Planning
The Blue Earth Area School Board continued working through long term facilities planning following a work session held last week. Board members reviewed several options for how to move forward using i...
Jan 28, 2026
Fairmont City Council Looking into the Feasibility of a Municipal Cannabis Store
The Fairmont City Council is moving forward with a feasibility study on a municipally owned and operated cannabis retail store. On Monday, the council approved a consultant services contract with Vice...
Jan 27, 2026
Faribault County Commissioners Vote to Hold a Special Election to Decide if the County Recorder Will be Appointed or Elected
The Faribault County Board approved several routine and election related items during its recent meeting. Commissioners approved the county's annual solid waste and recycling vehicle licensing,...
Jan 22, 2026
Albert Lea Police Recover Missing 7 Year Old Early Thursday Morning
The Albert Lea Police Department assisted in an AMBER Alert that led to the safe recovery of a missing 7 year old girl early Thursday. Police say Brynlee Nelson was reported missing Wednesday a...
Jan 22, 2026
USC Announces Triple A Award Winners
United South Central High School Seniors, Jaelyn Stangler and Kolt Bullerman have been honor with the prestigious Academics, Arts and Athletics (Triple A) award. This recognition is awarded to student...
Jan 22, 2026
