The largest ethanol producer in Canada has purchased the Corn Plus facility in Winnebago. Andrea Kent, vice president of government and public relations for Greenfield Global, says a “start-up” plan to re-open the plant shuttered since September 2019 is in development. “After several months of due diligence, we concluded that the Corn Plus facility offers […]
Continue ReadingIt appears a person who hosted a rural Winnebago party that drew hundreds will not be charged with violating a coronavirus pandemic “executive order.” “My office has broad discretion with regards to whom to prosecute and for what offense,” says Kathryn Karjala, Faribault County Attorney. Cole Klinker, 21, of Winnebago faces a charge of gross […]
Continue ReadingA Winnebago bar owner was rightfully charged for violating a pandemic “executive order” and a law regulating the hours and days liquor may be sold. “I’m disappointed, but not surprised because of the way things have been going from the get-go,” says David Schuster. “I followed what I was told to a T.” In a […]
Continue ReadingA second mother of a teen convicted in the assault of a Blue Earth Area football teammate during a drinking party at a Winnebago house in October 2017 has been charged. According to documents filed in Faribault County District Court, Renee Lee Nagel, 47, of Blue Earth faces felony counts of aiding an offender; aiding […]
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