On Thursday, May 30th, at about 12:30am, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of gunfire in Kiester. After approximately 3 house of negotiations, the Sheriff’s Office called in the SCDIU Swat and Negotiation Team for assistance. After brief negotiations, the occupants were safely removed from the location. The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office…… read more »
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Faribault County Deputies Recover Meth and Other Narcotics from Blue Earth Man
On Wednesday, May 29th, at about 3:30am, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle that had driven into a backyard and parked near a house on a rural Winnebago acreage. While deputies were en route, the caller stated that they did not recognize the man that was walking around…… read more »
Candidates in Faribault County Set for November’s Election
Tuesday was the deadline in Minnesota to file for office and according to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Filing Website, Faribault County has 2 positions have more than one candidate seeking the win. Running for the County Commissioner Seat in District 4 are Dana Gates, Incumbent Tom Loveall and Dru Martin. Current Faribault County Sheriff…… read more »
Minnesota Farmers See Dryer Planting Conditions Last Week, While Iowa Sees Welcome Rain
Favorable weather conditions allowed Minnesota farmers 5 days suitable for fieldwork last week according to the USDA. Corn planting reached 82% complete, 21 days behind last year and 10 days behind the 5 year average. Corn emergence reached 42%. Soybean planting was 55% complete, 22 days behind last year and 12 days behind the 5…… read more »
Gov. Walz Signs Agriculture Funding Bill on Thursday
Gov. Tim Walz signed an agriculture funding bill on Thursday that includes drought relief for farmers, investments in rural broadband and support for beginning farmers. The Legislature passed the bill Sunday, in the closing hours of the 2022 Legislative Session. Minnesota farmers have been struggling this spring with wet ground that has delayed planting, but…… read more »
Gas Prices in MN & Iowa Up Again
Heading into the final weekend in May, gas prices in Minnesota are up 8 cents from last week, while prices in Iowa are up 10 cents from last Friday. The average price per gallon in Iowa is $4.26 and the average price per gallon in Minnesota is at $4.22. Oklahoma has the lowest price in…… read more »
North Union to Offer Meals for Children During the Month of June
The North Union Community School District announced this week that they will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the United State Department of Agriculture. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Lunch will…… read more »
Finstad Narrowly Tops Munson in Special Republican Primary
Minnesota State Representative Jeremy Munson has conceded defeat to former USDA official Brad Finstad in the special primary to finish the term of the late U.S. Representative Jim Hagedorn. Munson posted a statement on Facebook on Wednesday morning saying he congratulates Finstad on his victory and will support him in the August 9th special election…… read more »
MN & Iowa Farmers See More Favorable Conditions for Fieldwork Last Week
Moderate weather conditions allowed Minnesota farmers 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork last week, according to the USDA. Corn planting reached 60% complete, 20 days behind last year and 10 days behind the 5 year average. Corn emergency reached 24%. Soybean planting was 32% complete, 18 days behind last year and 11 days behind the 5…… read more »
Voters to Determine Who Will be on the November Ballot for the 1st District on Tuesday
Southern Minnesota voters will have a chance on Tuesday to determine the final four contenders to serve out the term of Congressman Jim Hagedorn, who died February 17th. The new member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the 1st District will be decided August 9th, but first comes Tuesday’s special primary election, which will…… read more »