The Winnebago City Council has decided to hire Judy Hynes as the new City Administrator. Hynes was originally the runner up behind Robert Harris III and was selected after Harris turned down the offer last week. The Council decided to hire Hynes rather than reopen the position to the public. Hynes’ annual salary will be…… read more »
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Emerald Ash Borer Found in Forest City
The Emerald Ash Borer has arrived in Forest City. Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive wood boring beetle that attacks and kills ash trees regardless of size, age, or state of health. Trees can die within two years of infestation. The City has identified affected trees on City Property and has created a plan for…… read more »
Faribault County Board Approves Changes in Personnel Policy for Mothers of Newborn Children
Employees of Faribault County, who are mothers of newborn children, will have expanded rights after the Faribault County Board of Commissioners adopted new language in the County’s Personnel Policy at their meeting on Tuesday. Lexi Scholten, Central Services Director said that as of January 1st of this year, the state of Minnesota expanded protections…… read more »
Funeral Services for Rep. Hagedorn Announced
Funeral Services for Rep. Jim Hagedorn have been announced. Hagedorn’s family says the funeral and burial will be held privately, but the public is invited for a visitation Friday from 5-7pm, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth and Saturday from 9am until noon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman. The late Congressman was…… read more »
Another Member of Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Department Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Lieutenant and Minnesota Valley Drug Task Force Commander Jeff Wersal announced his candidacy for Blue Earth County Sheriff Tuesday morning. Wersal has been with the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s office since 2002, leading the multi-jurisdictional Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force since 2015. Wersal has been a Sheriff’s Office supervisor for…… read more »
Wbgo City Administrator Selection Withdraws from Consideration
While the Winnebago City Council had scheduled a special meeting last Tuesday night to discuss contract details with Robert Harris III, who was selected by the council to be the new city administrator. Moments prior to the meeting, an email addressed to the Council from Harris announced he was withdrawing his candidacy for the position. …… read more »
Candidate for Governor Instead Running for Open Congressional Seat
A candidate for governor is renouncing his candidacy and is instead running for Rep. Jim Hagedorn’s open seat. Brandon Millholand-Corcoran announced Friday that he is renouncing his candidacy for Minnesota Governor and is instead running for Minnesota’s First Congressional District. According to a news release, Millholand-Corcoran stated that he had been considering running for Congress…… read more »
Faribault and Martin Counties Rank High on Crop Production Lists for MN released by the USDA
The USDA released the crop production numbers by County for Minnesota and some area counties were near the top of the lists. Renville County was the highest ranking county for corn production with 43.4 million bushels produced, followed by Redwood County at 40.8 million, Martin at 40 million, Faribault at 39.8 million and Nobels County…… read more »
Proposal for Ditch System Improvements Near Mapleton Has Many Groups Calling for Changes
A proposed improvement to a large drainage ditch system near Mapleton has the Department of Natural Resources, conservation groups and downriver communities calling for changes in the project, including restored wetlands to hold water on the landscape. In 2019, some farmers in the drainage area petitioned Blue Earth County requesting an improvement to the Ditch…… read more »
Alden Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Counts of Child Pornography
An Alden man facing multiple counts of child pornography possession pleaded guilty Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court to seven of the counts against him. James Alan Rambo, 38, was charged in October 2021 with 11 counts of possession of pornography work of a minor under 13 after the Minneapolis Police Department contacted a Freeborn…… read more »