Faribault County News

A 2-year-old boy was found safe in a corn field Sunday afternoon, after his parents reported him missing.

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

A 48-year-old Blue Earth man was arrested during a traffic stop on Highway 169 after police reported finding a mobile methamphetamine lab in his car.

Beginning Monday, the Faribault County bus system - Prairie Express - will venture outside county borders to pick up and drop off riders.

Cats, clowns, Robin Hood, a Wheaties box and an array of other costumed students bowled on Halloween to raise funds for starving children and have a spooky good time.

HUMAN SERVICES OF MARTIN AND FARIBAULT COUNTIES PUBLIC HEALTH WILL BE RECEIVING A MINIMAL FIRST SHIPMENT OF INJECTABLE H1N1 VACCINE AND WILL BE CONDUCTING VACCINATION CLINICS FOR THE PRIORITY GROUPS OF PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM 6 MONTHS THROUGH 4 YEARS OF AGE.

A spike in influenza-like illness, along with more H1N1-related deaths in Minnesota, have more people concerned.

The Minnesota State Farm Service Agency announced Nicolette a Nickia Miranowski will serve as the County Executive Director for the Faribault County FSA Office located in Blue Earth.

The new Faribault County Jail on A.R. Russ Drive near Interstate-90 is officially open.

The sudden death of Faribault County's planning and zoning administrator has prompted a review of the position.

Months of planning culminated Wednesday in the last move from the old Faribault County jail to the new facility.

A 19-year-old Bricelyn man charged in a July 2008 accidental shooting has been released on his promise he appear at future court hearings.

Looking for a cheap house? Faribault County might have one for you. The county Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday, Oct.

Minnesotans are buckling up at a record-high of 90 percent, but Mower County drivers have failed to follow suit.

Bruce William Blakesley, 50, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at his home "in the boondocks" near Amboy.

With work underway on the Tenth and Moore streets street/sewer/water project, and the new United Hospital District clinic building under construction, parking in the area has become a big issue.

A 30-year-old Blue Earth man gave up his right to a jury trial on charges stemming from a six-hour armed standoff with authorities in August 2008.

Economic development remains a sticking point in Faribault County budget discussions.

Originally published in the October 2, 2009, print edition. "God has blessed us in our travels to farm shows this summer and fall," Stan said.

Once in a lifetime, if one is lucky, a dairy steer such as a Thomasa enters into the life of a 4-H family.