Faribault County News

Share + Jul 2, 2009 9:12 pm US/Central Reporting Bridgette Bornstein BLUE EARTH, Minn.

Controversy is brewing in Faribault County over a memorial dedicated to Josh Johnson who was killed two years ago when he lost control of his pickup truck on County State Aid Highway 6.News 12's Jennifer Hudspeth spoke with Josh's family who are on a mission to keep his memory alive.It's been two years, but Craig Johnson still feels the pain of ...

Last week, we told you about a public meeting making Faribault County residents aware of a Level 3 sex offender who had registered as a homeless sex offender in the area.Now... Ronald John Madsen is under arrest and currently being held at the Faribault County Sheriff's Office.Authorities say Madsen failed to meet the weekly check in requirements ...

Is it government regulation of grief or a concern for public safety? On May 20, 2007, 20-year-old Josh Johnson of Blue Earth was killed when he lost control of his pickup truck along a curve on County State Aid Highway 6. Shortly after that, family members and several friends erected a roadside memorial as a tribute to him.

The new Faribault County Law Enforcement Center is slowly moving toward completion.

A number of tornado warnings have been issued for southern Minnesota. Four inches of rain were also dumped in Minnesota Lake.

A Level 3 sex offender who moved to rural Elmore has neighbors concerned. Ronald John Madsen, 49, moved into rural Elmore last week and is registered as homeless.

An area listed as 'abnormally dry' by the National Weather Service a week ago was anything but by Monday morning.

A slow-moving storm produced multiple tornadoes in Faribault County on Sunday. Sheriff Mike Gormley said he was doing some mowing at the new law enforcement center in Blue Earth when he saw the first rotation.

Dozens of southern Minnesota firefighters hoping to get a little rest after a friendly competition Sunday afternoon instead spent the evening watching for severe weather.

Faribault County authorities will be holding a public notification meeting on Wednesday for a Level 3 sex offender who has recently moved to the county.

The Blue Earth Kiwanis Club chose an interesting location for their meeting and lunch last Tuesday noon - " the new Faribault County Law Enforcement Center .

A contractor made a plea to Faribault County commissioners Tuesday to assess an owed payment to a property owner.

The new Go Minnesota director will take the reins of the fledgling economic development corporation on Monday.

A man committed in St. Peter faces charges for allegedly threatening a judge and assistant county attorney.

Upward Bound Fifth Street Express isn't hard to find, if you know where to look.

Things were starting to look up for 48-year-old Jose Ignacio Martinez of Blue Earth.

Faribault County commissioners have narrowly approved another water softener bid for the new jail.

The United Hospital District board of directors is keeping a watchful eye on ambulance service in the county.

Progress seems to be the name of the game in Faribault County. Many expansion projects are under way.