A letter sent to the local radio station has some residents angry and is listed as a New Business item —- KBEW letter —- on the Blue Earth City Council agenda for Monday’s meeting beginning at 5 p.m. On a Saturday 12:15 p.m. radio newscast it was reported the letter was going to be discussed. […]
Continue ReadingEnough Faribault County commissioners ignored the County Attorney’s advice and recommendation to reject a “Citizen’s Rights” resolution at their Jan. 19 meeting. On a 3-2 vote, County Board members approved the resolution introduced by commissioner Tom Loveall on behalf of Garth Carlson, owner of Carlson Event Center located in the old school in Winnebago. The […]
Continue ReadingThe burglary that occurred seven months ago at the Elmore Post Office could be solved soon. “We have a suspect but cannot share any additional information at this time,” says Rachel Williams, U.S. Postal Service inspector in Minneapolis. According to Post Office officials, the burglary occurred between the afternoon hours of Saturday, June 20, and […]
Continue ReadingLike clockwork it’s become an annual ritual in which Faribault County commissioners pat themselves on the back at the end of the year. Despite a pandemic that has brought economic hardship to many, four of the five County Board members approved raising their annual salary at the Dec. 15 meeting. Commissioner Tom Warmka, who has […]
Continue ReadingThe owner of Carlson Event Center in Winnebago apparently has no license to allow alcoholic beverages for dances or parties held at the former school building. City Administrator Jake Skluzacek says Garth Carlson has not taken the proper steps to obtain a Consumption and Display Permit. “Nothing that has been approved by the city,” says […]
Continue ReadingA New Year’s Eve party canceled for violating an executive order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 may not have been the first time the owner of a Winnebago events center hosted such an event. Days before the Nov. 3 general election, a social media posting advertised an “Election Day Victory Party” featuring food, beverages, […]
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