An investigation has determined the cause of a camper fire that badly burned a Delavan man. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, April 22, authorities received a 911 call of a report that a camper was on fire at 504 S. Main Street in Delavan. According to the State Fire Marshal and Sheriff’s Office, a […]
Continue ReadingA long-time serving Blue Earth council member is calling it quits, adding to the number of council seats that will be on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Glenn Gaylord, who was elected in 2000 and is serving his sixth four-year term, has submitted his letter of resignation. “I feel that the council at this […]
Continue ReadingThe location of a vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Kiester was anything but typical. Faribault County authorities responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover around 1:54 p.m. in an alley near North Street and Main Street by City Park. “A juvenile who has a permit was driving and an adult male was a passenger […]
Continue ReadingAlthough it is not official, there’s someone who wants to be the new sheriff in town. North Mankato police officer Jacob Kral says he plans to run for Faribault County sheriff in the Nov. 8 general election. “As a resident of Faribault County for many years I feel it is my time to give back […]
Continue ReadingIt didn’t take a jury trial to decide whether a Faribault County part-time would be able to keep her job. “She resigned last weekend,” says Chief Deputy Scott Adams. “She sent me a text and then followed up with a letter.” A two-day trial was held April 18 and 19 in Nicollet County District Court […]
Continue ReadingIf you believe in the power of prayer, then put the success of Greenfield ethanol plant and reduction of inflation rate on your list for divine intervention. At their meeting Tuesday night, Winnebago City Council got an earful from a handful of residents following the aftershock of the recent utility hikes. Mayor Scott Robertson says […]
Continue ReadingBlue Earth Area School District’s four top administrators were given new contracts at Monday night’s meeting. School Board members approved contracts for Superintendent Mandy Fletcher, Fiscal Services Director Alan Wilhelmi and principals David Dressler and Conan Shaffer. All of the contracts are for three years and scheduled to start the next school year. Fletcher is […]
Continue ReadingA former doctor acquitted of assault charges in 2020, but found guilty of DWI, is in legal trouble again. John Christian Urban, 62, of Winnebago was arrested by local authorities on March 28 and transported to the Faribault County Jail. At his first court appearance, Urban was charged with third-degree DWI, gross misdemeanor; DWI, misdemeanor; […]
Continue ReadingLegal disputes between a former Delavan bar owner and City Council are moving through the court system. In December 2020, disagreement over payment terms of a lease between John Martin the owner of Johnny M’s Tavern and the city came to light. City officials also claimed Martin had violated ordinances during the 13 years he […]
Continue ReadingWhile United Hospital District (UHD) ponders the future of its clinic in Winnebago, some city leaders aren’t waiting to see what happens. “We have been talking with UHD and I’m tired of this,” says businessman Bob Weerts. “I’ve brought a doctor to town before, and I can do it again.” Weerts was referring to Dr. […]
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