Category Archives: Local News

The Blue Earth Area School Board approved several action items during its meeting Monday night, including committee appointments, agreements and personnel updates.   The board approved its commit...

A Bricelyn woman is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge following a traffic stop in rural Faribault County.   According to court documents, 44 year old Sarah Louise Willette was charged with op...

Two Blue Earth Area High School Seniors are being recognized for excellence in academics, the arts and athletics.   Jessica Moore and Devin Haase have been named Blue Earth Area High School's rec...

The Fairmont City Council took steps Monday toward filling both and acting and permanent City Administrator position.   The council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Finance Director P...

The Fairmont City Council held a special meeting Friday to interview two candidates for City Administrator: Jason Baker and Tiffany Duboski Ledee.   The city has been without a full time City Adm...

The United South Central School District is planning for future growth as enrollment is expected to rise. A Facilities Committee meeting in set for 5pm on Monday, January 12th, in the USC Community Ed...

The Blue Earth City Council discussed ongoing issues Monday with vehicles remaining on parked streets during snow emergencies, which officials say continues to hinder snow removal operations.   C...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine contracts, donations and administrative items during its recent meeting.   Commissioners approved a contract services agre...

An Elmore woman is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after allegedly making racially motivated threats toward a neighbor and his family.   According to a criminal complaint, a Faribault...

A Blue Earth man is facing a gross misdemeanor domestic assault charge following an alleged assault during an argument earlier this month. According to the criminal complaint, police responded to a re...