SUSPICIOUS BROWN COUNTY FIRES

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office and county fire departments have responded to an unusual number of wildfires on or near CRP, wildlife management areas and other naturally vegetated land.  Authorities say several of these fires appear suspicious.  The sheriff’s office says between March 1 and Monday, they responded to 16 calls.  Last year, they responded […]

CHARGES FILED AGAINST SIX ARRESTED FOR MANKATO DRUG BUST

Felony charges have been filed in Blue Earth County District Court after the seizure of thousands of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl in Mankato over the weekend.  The criminal complaint says the task force received a tip the pills were brought in from Michigan and then sold out of an apartment in Mankato that was rented […]

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FOUR FFA MEMBERS NAMED STATE STAR AWARD WINNERS

Four Minnesota FFA members were named as the organization’s top achievers during the third general session of the state FFA convention Monday night at 3M Arena at Mariucci.  These recognitions are known as the Star awards and are presented annually to the top individuals from four different Supervised Agricultural Experience areas.  The Star Farmer award […]

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Ag Headlines 4/23

6,000 FENTANYL PILLS SEIZED IN MANKATO, MORE THAN ALL OF 2023

Law enforcement is releasing more information about the seizure of almost 6,000 pills containing fentanyl.  Authorities say this seizure exceeds the entire amount of fentanyl seized in Blue Earth County in 2023.  All of the pills were found in one home.  Six people were arrested and face varying charges.  The Blue Earth County Attorney’s Office […]

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ALLINA RETAIL PHARMACIES PARTICIPATING IN PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY SATURDAY

Allina Health Pharmacy Services invites you to check their medicine cabinets and get rid of unused medications Saturday, which is National Prescription Drug Take Back day.  If you want to dispose of your medications, you can go to New Ulm’s Allina Health retail pharmacy  and look for the large, green take-back box.  You can also […]