Board increases pay to more than $24,000
Faribault County commissioners made certain not to botch a pay raise for themselves in 2024.
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Back to square one for filling police vacancies
Winnebago City Council got some bad news regarding efforts to fill vacancies in the police department at Tuesday night’s meeting.
Continue ReadingTraffic stop nabs B.E. man charged in Jan. 6 riot
A chance encounter led to a traffic stop that ended with the arrest of a 34-year-old Blue Earth man involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Continue ReadingBE man 13th Minnesotan charged in riot
More than two years after going to the FBI and admitting he took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a Blue Earth man was arrested.
Continue ReadingWinnebago police chief candidates interviewed
Two candidates vying to become Winnebago’s next police chief have been interviewed.
Continue ReadingHarassment hearings involve city staff, resident
Four Blue Earth city employees seeking restraining orders against a resident will have their day in court this week.
Continue ReadingWill BEA and Genesis ever co-op for activities?
A member of the Blue Earth Area (BEA) School Board has been denied a chance to discuss something he feels is important.
Continue ReadingConstruction worker faces making threats charge
A construction worker charged with threatening fellow co-workers is scheduled to appear in Faribault County District Court.
Continue ReadingHearing set for man charged in toddler’s death
A 33-year-old Welcome man charged in the accidental fatal shooting of 2-year-old boy will make his first court appearance on Nov. 7 in Martin County District Court.
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