Category Archives: Local News

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

The 2025 Blue Earth City archery hunt was conducted successfully and without incident according to a release from Archery Hunt Coordinator Tharen Haugh.   Overall, the hunt proceeded as planned, ...

Employees at 3M in Fairmont learned last week the company plans to permanently close the facility, ending nearly 80 years of operations in the community.   The plant, which has been operating sin...

The Faribault County Farm Bureau is hosting an informal forum to address questions surrounding energy needs and land use contracts.   The session will be held Tuesday, January 20th, form 6 to 8:3...

Several area high schools have announced their senior recipients of the Minnesota State High School League's Triple A Award, recognizing involvement in academics, arts and athletics.   At Granada...