Category Archives: Local News

According to the criminal complaint, a bar patron told investigators the incident began when the patron went outside to smoke and observed Tuttle in his garage across the street, where he was allegedl...

A Winnebago man has been charged with felony domestic assault after allegedly climbing onto the hood of a vehicle and pounding on the windshield to stop a woman and her children from fleeing a residen...

The City of Blue Earth is receiving $20,000 from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation as part of SMIF's 2025 Economic Development Grant Program.   The funding will help sustain dedicated ...

The Fairmont City Council is moving closer to filing a leadership gap after another special meeting focused on the city administrator position.   The city has been without a full time administrat...

Minnesota's minimum wage will increase to $11.41 per hour on January 1st, 2026.   The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry says this adjustment accounts for a 2.5% inflation rate increase. ...

A Titonka man is facing a felony assault charge after he was arrested last week in connection with an alleged incident this fall.   According to the Kossuth County Sheriff's Office, deputies cond...

Producers are being reminded about the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, or SDRP, the only ad-hoc disaster program currently being implemented.   Officials say Stage One of the program began ...

The Blue Earth City Council has approved the city's 2026 budget and levy.   At a special council meeting on Monday night, City Administrator Dawn Collins presented the final numbers, with the tot...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday afternoon to address several county matters, including employee milestones, budget approvals and new hires.   The board recognized Dennis W...

The City of Blue Earth has received a $10,200 grant to expand secure, reliable public internet access at the city library as part of a broader rural investment by the Southern Minnesota Initiative Fou...