Category Archives: Local News
USDA Announces CRP Enrollment Periods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the enrollment periods for the Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP, for 2026. The Farm Service Agency is accepting offers for Continuous CRP no...
Feb 13, 2026
Winnebago Man Facing Charges After Allegedly Ripping a Door Off its Hinges
A Winnebago man is facing a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge after authorities say he ripped a door off its hinges during an argument, causing it to strike a woman in the head. Accordi...
Feb 12, 2026
BEA School Board Authorizes Superintendent Fletcher to Begin Preparing a Resolution for a Potential Facilities Referendum
Facilities planning was a major focus of the Blue Earth Area School Board's February meeting. Following a recap of January's work session, the board directed Superintendent Mandy Fletcher to be...
Feb 11, 2026
Fairmont City Council Votes to Seek Additional Information on Their City Administrator Finalist
The Fairmont City Council on Monday opted to delay a decision on hiring a new City Administrator, voting instead to seek additional information on finalist Jason Baker. Baker, the City Administrator i...
Feb 10, 2026
Fairmont Man Charged With Multiple Charges of Child Sexual Abuse Material
A Fairmont man is facing multiple felony charges related to child sexual abuse material. Seventy one year old Dwight Guy Krenz has been charged in Martin County District Court with four counts ...
Feb 09, 2026
Faribault County Commissioners to Hold Another Work Session on Rifle Deer Hunting February 23rd
Rifle deer hunting continues to be a hot topic for Faribault County residents and commissioners alike. Commissioner Greg Young said the issue sparks debate across the community, particularly in rural ...
Feb 06, 2026
Faribault County Board Approves Two Highway Bids, Both Well Below Estimates
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday morning and approved bids for two major highway projects, marking a positive start for the County's Public Works agenda. County Engineer April W...
Feb 05, 2026
B.E. Council Discusses Home Sale and Senior Center Lunch Charges at Monday's Meeting
The Blue Earth City Council is moving forward with a sealed bid sale of the city owned home at 1006 East Fifth Street. The council set a minimum bid of $15,0000 for the property, which is in need of r...
Feb 05, 2026
Faribault County Board Approves Panic Button System Upgrade
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners approved an upgrade to the county's panic button system during its regular meeting Tuesday, citing the need for faster emergency response times. Coun...
Feb 04, 2026
B.E. Council Approves Items With New Chances Humane Society and B.E. Chamber
The Blue Earth City Council approved a number of items during its regular meeting Monday night. One of those items was a memorandum of understanding with New Chances Humane Society that allows the cit...
Feb 04, 2026
