County Board passes resolution despite legal opinion

Enough 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 […]

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Elmore Post Office break-in investigation wrapping up?

The 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 […]

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County board members give themselves pay raise

Like 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 […]

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Event center owner does not have liquor permit

The 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 […]

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Events center owner sued for defying executive order

A 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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