Wells News

James Joseph Schultz age 80, of Wells, MN, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in Wells, MN.

To the victor, goes all the money. Faribault County commissioners are putting all their money into one piggy bank when it comes to economic development.

Lighting of City Holiday Lights: 5 p.m. Home Based Business Sales: City Hall 4-7 p.m. Free Movie: "Ice Age III" Sponsored by People's State Bank of Wells and Wells Concrete Products; movie times 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. WELLS - This city had so much success last year with moving its kickoff for the holiday shopping season ahead a week that it plans to ...

Faribault County's Economic Development Authority no longer will receive county funding; instead Go Minnesota will be given a chance.

Justin and Jodi Woitas announce the birth of a son, Gabriel Justin, on Oct. 30, 2009, in Mesa, Ariz.

Dolly Ann Fairchild Guest Reporter It has a cast of 40 actors singing with the Frank Wells orchestra, who is celebrating his 25th year as musical director, together with 100 unsung heroes on lights, backstage, set construction, box office or anywhere they are needed.

Both Faribault County economic development entities pitched their cases this week to county commissioners, who are weighing budget cuts for 2010.

Dorothy M. Bruder, age 101, of Wells and Mapleton, MN, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Auburn Manor in Chaska, MN.

Jim Dickman has an affinity for old things, and he collects .22 caliber rifles and related items.

Eleanor Anderson Berg was born on Sept. 20, 1909. She is the daughter of Andrew and Carrie Anderson.

Good evening, I'm Dion Cheney.Nicole is off tonight.Faribault County's law enforcement center has been under construction for the past two years.Today, residents got an inside look at the 12 million dollar facility.Located on the North end of town, just off of Highway 169, the new jail will also serve as a courtroom of sorts, with a Faribault ...

Elected officials from across Faribault County talked Wednesday about their tax levies and how to work together better.

Under the picture-perfect blue skies of a September afternoon, rural parishioners gave thanks for the bounty of the upcoming harvest in southern Minnesota.

Two United South Central Rebels football players will never forget the start of the 2009 season.

Nostalgia has hit me this summer. Perhaps it is because I have reconnected with many people in my life that were important to me years ago.

According to a Faribault County Sheriffa s Office news release, the collision occurred at 4:50 p.m. Friday south of County Road 16 on 560th Avenue and involved two vehicles.

Sarah LaVine, daughter of Steve & Arlie LaVine of Eden Valley, MN is engaged to be married to Eric Warmka, son of Rollie & Pam Warmka of Easton, MN.

Animal control is complex issue in Faribault County. Last year, the Faribault County Humane Society reformed thanks to a group of volunteers.

On Wednesday, the retired farmer and dairyman will be one of two recipients of the 2009 Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award at the Freeborn County Fair.

In its first year since reorganizing, the Faribault County Humane Society has adopted out almost 100 animals.