The Vital Statistics Report for the month of January has been released. According to the Faribault County Recorder’s Office there were 8 births in the month of January, compared to 6 in January 2023. The total number of deaths in Faribault County for January was 10 compared to last year when the total was 15…… read more »
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Court Hearings Set for Winnebago Mayor and His Son Accused of Illegally Growing Cannabis
Charges allege that Winnebago’s mayor and his son had an illegal cannabis growing operation in the city. Scott Robertson and his son Jacob face two felonies related to unlawful cultivation of cannabis plants and two felonies related to aiding and abetting and conspiracy in Faribault County District Court. A criminal complaint filed Friday states that…… read more »
Trial Scheduled for Woman Accused of Embezzling Money From the North Union Sports Boosters
The woman accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the North Union Sports Booster Club is pleading not guilty. Forty two year old Erin Michelle Fraker of Bancroft, is now scheduled to stand trial starting May 25th in Kossuth County District Court. Fraker is charged with second degree theft for allegedly stealing $5,820 from the…… read more »
Minnesota Lawmakers Start New Legislative Session on Monday
Minnesota lawmakers reported to St. Paul today for a new legislative session. This will be the state’s 93rd session. Each legislature is broken into two year bienniums and the 2024 session will be the second year of the current biennium. Typically, the first year handles major budgeting decisions. As 2023 was the first year of…… read more »
Wells Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Vehicle Rollover in Kossuth County Last Week
A Minnesota man was sent to the hospital after a one vehicle accident this past week in Kossuth County, near the Iowa-Minnesota Border. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office says at around 10:45pm Tuesday, 55 year old Robert Schultz of Wells was driving a 2005 Chevy mini van northbound on 40th Ave when he lost control…… read more »
Winnebago Mayor and His Son in Custody Following the Discovery of an Alleged Marijuana Growing Operation
The Mayor of Winnebago and his son are in custody after a marijuana growing operation was discovered in Faribault County. Police say Mayor Scott James Robertson and Jacob Jon Robertson, both of Winnebago, are in the Faribault County Jail on potential charges related to marijuana cultivation. According to a press release from the South Central…… read more »
B.E. Council Extends City Administrators Contract
The Blue Earth City Council reviewed and approved an updated version of City Administrator Mary Kennedy’s contract on Monday. Mayor Rick Scholtes says the council wants to keep Kennedy on longer, so they signed a 3 year extension with her. Her current contract was set to expire in July of 2025. Scholtes added that agreement…… read more »
Faribault County Extension Looking for 2024 Farm Family of the Year Nominees
The Faribault County Extension Office is seeking nominations for the 2024 Faribault County Farm Family of the Year. The University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their significant contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. Honored families are chosen, one per county, by local University of…… read more »
Two of Three Former Armstrong City Officials Get Trial Dates
Trial dates have been set for two of the three former Armstrong City Officials charged nearly three years ago with misconduct in office. Judge Jeffrey Neary, last month, granted change of venue motions made by defense attorneys. The trials will now be held in Clay County District Court. Former Armstrong Police Chief Craig Merril is…… read more »
Faribault County Board Approves Road Construction Bids
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and received an update on road conditions in the county from the Public Works Department. Commissioner Bill Groskreutz says the board was updated on the bids of for the projects. The total engineers estimate was just over $8 million, Ulland Bros was awarded the project with…… read more »