BLUE EARTH— The Faribault County Board met for its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday. The first item of business was to elect a new board chairman. Bruce Anderson was nominated and elected to be the chairman for 2026. Bill Groskreutz was elected to the position of vice chairman. Public ...
MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Terry L. Kooiker, 46, of Welcome, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of vehicle registration/permit/plates required; fined $30. Driver turning left fails to yield right of way to oncoming traffic — Quilder A. Ramirez De La ...
FAIRMONT Wednesday, Jan. 7 8:24 a.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 1200 block of Torgerson Drive. 10:33 a.m. — Police investigated a shoplifting complaint in the 100 block of Downtown Plaza. 11:31 a.m. — Police investigated a trespassing complaint ...
FAIRMONT – Still in the very early stages, NextEra Energy hosted a coffee and chat at Graffiti Corner in Fairmont on Wednesday afternoon to share information and answer questions from local landowners regarding the Raider Wind Windmill Project. The project would see wind turbines placed on ...
FAIRMONT— Now in its fifth year, Action169’s Runway for Action is in a new but very fitting location as the dresses are all in Goodnews Collective at 114 E. 3rd Street in Fairmont. The newly opened store is operating under Action169’s umbrella and is owned by co-founder, Danielle ...
BLUE EARTH— It was a relatively short Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday with discussion focused on how to resolve the issue of cars not being moved during snow emergencies. “Public Works has done an excellent job of clearing snow from our streets so far this winter, and I’d like ...