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USC approves plans, but not a vote yet

The United South Central School Board took another step towards possibly holding a referendum this fall for building an addition to their current school building. “Part of the process is to authorize the submission of a Review and Comment application to the Minnesota Department of Education ...

Where customer service comes first

Tony’s Grain Systems and Buildings, LLC. has been in business for about eight years and during that time Tony O’Donnell and his wife, Stacey, have already witnessed many changes in the agricultural industry. But, Tony notes, there is one thing that remains a constant, the need for ...

Celebrating 100 years of canning in Blue Earth

The Seneca canning plant in Blue Earth is having a milestone year; a century, in fact, because the plant is celebrating its 100th year of operation in 2026. The local plant held a celebration event on June 4 with an open house for the public that included a lunch and tours of the ...

Wells to hold Strategic Plan meeting

Residents of Wells may want to mark July 27 on their calendars. That is the night the Wells City Council has set to view the final draft of the Strategic Plan for the city of Wells as prepared by CEDA (Community and Economic Development Associates). Annie Nichols of CEDA was at the council ...

BEA Board accepts principal resignation

With nearly 40 items on their agenda, the Blue Earth Area School Board was expecting a fairly long meeting on Monday night, June 8, and that is just what happened. Some of the items were the usual ones that are covered at all meetings, like staff reports. Others were a series of items that ...

W’bago denies a request

The Winnebago City Council decided not to approve a pay estimate for Ulland Brothers at their meeting on Tuesday, June 9, citing the continued delays in finishing their work on the Cleveland Avenue West Street & Utility Improvement project. City engineer Matt Cole presented the council ...

Wells emergency personnel receive honors

The Wells City Council met on Monday, June 8, for their regular meeting. Besides handling the usual business issues that come up each month, the council also got to witness two special awards presented by the South Central Region EMS and Wells Community Ambulance. “On April 10, responders ...

Transmission line coming to county?

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners, at their meeting on June 2, received an update on the proposed 765 kV transmission line which could run through Faribault County. “Electricity use is growing throughout the Upper Midwest and demand is expected to increase significantly over the ...

Four will face-off in a Primary

There has been one additional filing in Faribault County on Monday, June 1, just one day before the filings closed on Tuesday, June 2, at 5 p.m. That filing came for County Commissioner in District 4, where Jacob Krall filed to run for the position. Previously Dana James Gates, Arron Kalis ...

3 Sisters lots to go up for sale

The Blue Earth City Council discussed development options for the former Three Sisters lots and issued two orders for abatement for the property at 716 East Third Street at their meeting on Monday, June 1. City attorney David Frundt requested guidance from the council regarding the listing ...