Blue Earth Area (BEA) School District officials aren’t commenting on the employment status of an elementary teacher charged with misdemeanor domestic assault. According to Faribault County court documents, 31-year-old Steven Robert Wood was arrested the night of May 16 at his home in Winnebago. Superintendent Evan Gough in an e-mail on Tuesday says, “The school […]
Continue ReadingThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has again fined Corn Plus nearly $40,000 for water-related pollution and violations of its stormwater permit. MPCA is fining the Winnebago ethanol plant $39,450 for failing to keep stormwater runoff out of nearby lakes, streams and groundwater; allowing leaks from its cooling towers; and turning in water pollution-related paperwork […]
Continue ReadingGenesis Classical Academy (GCA) in Winnebago isn’t resting on its laurels. Although the school year has barely ended, GCA officials are already gearing up for next year. In its inaugural year of operation, there were nearly 30 students enrolled in grades pre-K through 4th and the non-denominational Christian school finished in the black financially. “We’re […]
Continue ReadingA not-for-profit corporation is a step closer to purchasing Parker Oaks in Winnebago and two other area nursing homes. At Wednesday’s Economic Development Authority meeting in Winnebago, City Council member and EDA board member Jean Anderson told the board a deal has been reached between Heartland Senior Living and ElderCare of Minnesota. “It’s done,” says […]
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