One of three city-owned parcels purchased illegally by two Winnebago council members in April 2015 is back on the sales block. This time, however, sealed bids are being accepted rather than holding a public auction for the lot located at 435 First Avenue Northwest. City Administrator Chris Ziegler says a public notice for bids has been […]
Continue ReadingHousing out-of-county inmates has turned out to be quite a financial boon for Faribault County. Last year boarding fees totaled $287,806, that’s up from the nearly $250,000 in 2015. Chief Deputy Scott Adams says Martin County paid the county $222,950, Freeborn County around $45,000 and the state Department of Corrections just over $20,000. In addition, […]
Continue ReadingWinnebago councilman Rick Johnson’s stint as acting-mayor was short-lived. City Administrator Chris Ziegler didn’t wait until next month’s City Council meeting to administer the oath of office to re-elected Mayor Jeremiah Schutt. At Tuesday night’s council meeting, three council members elected last November were sworn into office, but Schutt was unable to attend due to […]
Continue ReadingWho’s the mayor of Winnebago? That may be a matter of interpretation, for now. City Administrator Chris Ziegler gave the oath of office to incumbents Rick Johnson and Jean Anderson and newcomer Paul Eisenmenger. Jeremiah Schutt, who was re-elected to another two-year term, however, was not able to attend Tuesday night’s meeting due to illness. […]
Continue ReadingA personal injury lawsuit filed against a former priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Winnebago has been settled. In fact, an agreement in the case involving a female minor was reached more than one year ago in September 2015. However, attorneys from both sides […]
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