The Faribault County Board of Commissioners learned Tuesday that most of the highway projects scheduled for this year are either complete or nearing completion. Public works director Mark Daly says all of the work is done on County Roads 28 and 30 and the north part of County 31 is complete except for getting fog…… read more »
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B.E. Council Honors Former Fire Chief and Discusses a Beekeeping Permit
There was a packed house for the first part of the Blue Earth City Council meeting Tuesday night as the council honored former Fire Chief Roger Davis. Davis thanked the council and his former colleagues and said he sincerely appreciated the consistent teamwork and cooperation with the Blue Earth Police Department and the Faribault County…… read more »
MN & Iowa Farmers See Favorable Weather Conditions Last Week, According to the USDA
Favorable weather conditions allowed farmers 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork in Minnesota last week, according to the USDA. Corn condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 27% fair, 57% good and 11% excellent. Soybean emergence was at 98%, 18 days behind last year and 6 days behind the 5 year average. Soybean blooming was…… read more »
Mapleton Man Sentenced to 5 Years & 5 Months For Drug Possession
A half pound of meth is sending a Mapleton man to prison. Thirty eight year old Michael Allen Smith was sentenced Tuesday to five years and five months behind bars, with credit for 87 days already served. Smith pleaded guilty in June to 1st degree drug possession in Blue Earth County. His home was searched…… read more »
Albert Lea Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Winnebago County, Iowa
A Minnesota man plead not guilty to nine crimes in Winnebago County. Forty year old Eric William Jensen, of Albert Lea, is charged with third degree burglary, several driving offenses including OWI and other charges. Investigators say Jensen broke into a farm building in rural Thompson and stole 2 and a half gallons of gasoline…… read more »
Buffalo Center Man Dies in Sunday Afternoon Crash
A North Iowa man was killed Sunday in a one vehicle crash in Winnebago County. The Iowa State Patrol said 42 year old Troy Vaudt, of Buffalo Center, died in the crash just after 4pm. The vehicle he was driving, a 1995 Toyota Pickup, rolled at County Road R20 and 390th Street, about 5 miles…… read more »
Wells Man Airlifted From Crash on Saturday
The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one vehicle crash on 160th street about 2 miles southwest of Wells. The accident happened at around 4am on Saturday morning. When officers arrived, they located a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado on its side that had crashed into a tree and knocked over a utility pole. The driver…… read more »
Winnebago Seeks Public Comment on Body Cameras on Police Officers
The Winnebago Police Department is exploring the idea of implementing body cameras on its officers. Winnebago Public Safety is accepting any comment from the public either by email or mail. The public will also be able to voice their opinions on the matter during a meeting of the Winnebago City Council on Tuesday, July 12th.… read more »
Minnesota Law Enforcement Participating in Increased Patrols to Help Stop Speed Related Deaths in July
The Fourth of July weekend kicks off a month of fun and travel for many families. That means a lot of extra vehicles hitting the road. While many Minnesotans are driving smart, many are still driving too fast. Speed was the largest contributing factor in fatal traffic crashes during the 100 deadliest days last summer,…… read more »
Granada Woman Allegedly Had Drugs in Her System During a Crash Last August
A Granada woman allegedly had multiple drugs in her system when her car slammed into the back of another vehicle on Highway 15 last summer. Thirty five year old Jennifer Ann Rose Royston was charged Monday with two counts of gross misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation in Martin County Court. The crash happened in August 2021,…… read more »