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CHS fined more than $11,000 for storage tank permit violations
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined CHS Oilseed Processing, Inc. $11,325 after the company modified an aboveground storage tank at its Mankato facility without prior notification. According to state regulators, CHS informed the MPCA on Feb. 12, 2026, that it had removed and replaced the...
Wright County Journal Press
Master Gardeners grow, donate and preserve local foods
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu. Brenda Langerud, left, delivers a box of freshly harvested vegetables with information about how to prepare them, to W-E Share Food Shelf coordinator Pat Nusebaum. Taking action on food security, Master Gardener volunteers like Brenda Langerud donated 63,372 pounds of produce to food shelves...
newulm.com
Willkommen: New Team Members at State Street Theater
In the photo: Maddie Ranweiler, Thrivent Financial – New Ulm Area Group; Doug Booms, JB Brandt, State Street Theater Co.; Marie Guggisberg, River Creek Nursery; Morgan Harpenau, New Ulm Dental Clinic. The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce recently visited State Street Theater Co. to...
wasecacountypioneer.com
Grain bin in county will be world’s largest
A grain bin currently being built by J & D Construction of Montevideo, MN at the Guardian Energy ethanol plant near Janesville will have a capacity of 2.3 million bushels, making it the world’s largest–outsizing each of two 2.2 million bushel bins in Mason City, Iowa. J &...
1065lakesfm.com
Fairmont School Board Sets Preliminary Property Tax Levy
(Fairmont) The Fairmont Area School Board has set its preliminary property tax levy at the maximum amount allowed for the upcoming year. The district’s final levy will be determined in December, with a Truth in Taxation meeting scheduled for December 8th. The school board also unanimously approved the next step in a potential two-question operating referendum in February 2027. The district will work with consultants to submit a review and comment document to the Minnesota Department of Education. Board member Michael Edman emphasized the vote does not guarantee a referendum will appear on the February ballot, but is part of the required multi-step process.The board also approved new contracts for media technicians, instructional and supervisory aides, online learning coordinators and technology specialists, including wage increases. And Partners in Education reported giving 29-thousand dollars in classroom grants last year. Teachers can apply for this year’s grants through October 9th.
1065lakesfm.com
Fairmont Chamber Has New President
(Fairmont) The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce has a new president. Miranda Tulowetzke officially began the job September 9th, bringing a diverse work background and about three years of experience on the chamber board to the position. A lifelong Martin County resident, Tulowetzke studied exercise science at Southwest Minnesota State University before returning to the area. She has worked at Green Mill, Green Plains and Sweet Financial, where she gained marketing experience. Most recently, she was the branch lead at CCF Bank in Blue Earth. Tulowetzke says she was drawn to the chamber because she enjoys community events and business networking. She plans to continue established events, including the Glow Parade and Chamber Golf Outing, while exploring new ideas. The chamber’s upcoming activities include monthly Bureau 14 networking meetings and candidate forums later this month. Tulowetzke says she’s still getting settled into the position, but is excited to support businesses and the greater Fairmont community.
hoodline.com
Mall of America Lands Second-Ever Gundam Base and Bandai Cross Store in U.S.
Two new stores are about to give Mall of America shoppers a serious anime and collectibles fix. Bandai Namco Cross Store Minneapolis and THE GUNDAM BASE Minneapolis will both open their doors at the Bloomington mall on September 30, with opening-day perks including a free tote bag and a branded fanny pack for big spenders.
militaryaerospace.com
Kato Engineering wins $49.3 million EMALS sustainment contract
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. - Kato Engineering Inc. has received a potential $49.26 million U.S. Navy contract to provide engineering and life-cycle sustainment support for the Energy Storage Subsystem of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) aboard in-service Ford-class aircraft carriers. The firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers programmatic and engineering...
Faribault County Register
They are living their dream
The difficulty of getting young people started in agriculture is not a new subject. It is an issue that magazines covered over 20 years ago and it continues to be a topic in podcasts and other forums where the state of agriculture is discussed. One young couple living west of...
Faribault County Register
Cozy Corner Haven celebrates grand opening in Winnebago
Cozy Corner Haven in Winnebago celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Sept. 7, and co-owners Maria Adriano-Mace and Edward Mace are excited to finally have their shop up and running. “Our grand opening was on Labor Day, and we had a pretty good group of people show up,” Maria shared....
Faribault County Register
Couple builds their business at Rice Creek Ag Supply
Ever since Andrew and LaNay Hervey took over Rice Creek Ag Supply in January 2023, their lives have gotten significantly busier. Previously located in Delavan, they recently moved the business to Winnebago in March of 2026. “August and September is usually a slower season for us, but this year it...
KTTC
People’s Energy Cooperative to absorb costs associated with record diesel prices