Category Archives: Local News
First Half Taxes for Commercial, Residential and Personal Property in Faribault County Due May 15th
Residents of Faribault County are reminded that first half real estate taxes on commercial, residential and personal property, where noted on your tax statement, are due by Thursday, May 15th. ...
May 12, 2025
Despite Dryer Than Normal April, Drought Conditions Have Improved Across Iowa
Drought conditions have improved across Iowa despite below normal rainfall in April, according to the latest Weather Summary Update. After a wetter than normal March, April saw below average pr...
May 12, 2025
GHEC School District Receives Update on Building Project
The Granada-Huntley-East Chain School Board heard an update regarding the building project on Thursday night. Ryan Hoffman of ICS attended the meeting with further updates and information conce...
May 09, 2025
Faribault County Board Approves 3% Pay Raise for County Employees
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday and went into closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. After t...
May 08, 2025
MN Department of Education Reports More MN Students Than Ever Graduated Last Year
More Minnesota High School seniors than ever before graduated in 2024 with 58,293 students or 84.2% of the 2024 graduating class, the highest graduation rate Minnesota has ever recorded. That's...
May 08, 2025
Winnebago Teen Injured in One Vehicle Rollover Near Blue Earth
A Winnebago teen was injured in a one vehicle accident north of Blue Earth on Wednesday morning. According to the Faribault County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 7am, a 2007 Audi A4, driven...
May 07, 2025
UHD Announces Addition to its Surgical Team
United Hospital District is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Scot Perkinson, MD, to its surgical team. Dr. Perkinson has more than a decade of experience in orthopedic surgery, enhancing UHD's ...
May 07, 2025
Three Fairmont Men Injured in Vehicle Rollover Southwest of Blue Earth
Three Fairmont men were injured in an accident near Blue Earth Tuesday evening. According to the Faribault County Sheriff's Office, it happened on 90th Street near 340th, Avenue, southwest of B...
Apr 30, 2025
MnDOT Announces 3 New EV Charging Stations in the Area
The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced plans for 12 new electric vehicle charging stations along Interstates 90 and 94. The funding for these stations comes from nearly $10 millio...
Apr 30, 2025
Storm Brings Hail, Wind and Tornado Warnings Monday Evening, as Well as a Warning About Shady Roofers
A storm system brought up to quarter sized hail and tornado warnings to the area Monday. The National Weather Service issued several tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings in the are...
Apr 29, 2025
