County attorney has yet to respond

Waiting. Waiting. And, still waiting. A month ago, county authorities asked the Faribault County Attorney’s Office for information about an employee mentioned in the assault investigation of a Blue Earth Area football player. Chief Deputy Scott Adams says County Attorney Kathryn Karjala-Curtis has yet to turned over any transcripts. “It may be a good idea […]

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New administrator: Just call me Jake

Winnebago’s new city administrator sat patiently as the City Council conducted its meeting Tuesday night. After nearly an hour, the next item on the agenda was to hire Jacob Skluzacek and approve a contract he negotiated with City Attorney David Frundt. Before reading some details of the agreement, Deputy City Clerk Jessi Sturtz jokingly admitted […]

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BEA board says “no” to Winnebago

At a special meeting Tuesday night, Blue Earth Area School Board denied a request from the city of Winnebago. City officials were asking if members of Winnebago Area School Project (WASP) could begin painting this summer in the former school building’s gymnasium. Interim Superintendent Jerry Jensen says district officials want to be good neighbors and […]

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