Category Archives: Local News

Faribault County Commissioners have approved the county's property tax levy for the coming year, setting an increase of 3.99% following several budget work sessions.   The increase is intended to...

The Martin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a $13,724.77 grant request from Habitat for Humanity of Martin-Faribault Counties for a housing project in Sherburn, the first ...

The Blue Earth City Council has yet to finalize its 2026 budget and tax levy, but officials say they have significantly reduced a proposed increase that initially topped 50%.   A special council ...

The Martin County Board of Commissioners took several actions during their meeting Tuesday, including personnel updates, contract approvals and budget decisions.   Commissioners were introduced t...

Governor Tim Walz has signed two executive orders focused on gun violence prevention and public safety in Minnesota.   The orders create a Statewide Safety Council, which will include representat...

The Granada-Huntley-East Chain School Board approved a 34.9% increase in the district's official tax levy on Thursday, though Superintendent Doug Storbeck said it will translate to a 15% increase for ...

Blue Earth is among 26 Minnesota cites receiving new state funding for water infrastructure upgrades, as the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority announced $91.7 million in loans and grants statewide...

The deadline has come for Mayo Clinic Health Systems's consolidation plan, with six rural campuses and a surgery department in Albert Lea closed as of Wednesday.   Mayo announced the closures in ...

The Blue Earth Area School Board held its December meeting on Monday night and held the annual Truth in Taxation hearing.   Fiscal Services Coordinator Alan Wilhelmi opened the meeting with a det...

The 29th Annual KBEW/Darling Ingredients You Can Make a Difference Campout wrapped up on Saturday at noon.   The local community once again made a difference with over $27,000 in monetary donatio...