Triple A News
Faribault County's only local news blog where citizen journalism plays an active role in the collecting, analyzing, and reporting news and current events.
Former bank employee pleads guilty
August 30, 2024
A plea deal has been reached in the case involving a former Winnebago bank employee charged with stealing money from customers. View Full Story at
Prosecutor tosses out drug charges
August 28, 2024
The criminal drug cases against Winnebago's former mayor and his son have been dismissed. View Full Story at
Agreement would have delayed drug cases
August 25, 2024
An effort to put the drug cases against the former mayor of Winnebago and his son on hold has failed. View Full Story at
Fatal crash case remains on hold
August 13, 2024
Like government, the legal justice system at times can move at a snail's pace. View Full Story at
Faribault County judge reassigns case
August 2, 2024
For now, a new judge will conduct the next hearings in the criminal drug cases of Winnebago's former mayor and his son. View Full Story at
Judge rejects plea agreements in drug case
July 24, 2024
Plea agreements for the former mayor of Winnebago and his son charged with illegal cultivation of ma*****na plants got the thumbs down Wednesday. View Full Story at
Commissioners question compensation hike to $100K
July 21, 2024
County Board not ready to approve new three-year employment contract with U of M Extension Service. View Full Story at
B.E. man charged with stealing $40,000 from Legion
July 17, 2024
The former manager of American Legion Post 89 in Blue Earth is charged with stealing more than $40,000 from the patriotic organization. View Full Story at
Staffing issues cost county more than $200K
July 7, 2024
Faribault County has spent more than $200,000 due to staffing shortages in the auditor-treasurer and human resources offices. View Full Story at
Site of veterans center listed for sale
June 25, 2024
The goal of helping area veterans appears to have shifted to making a large profit. View Full Story at
22/06/2024
B.E. council will be paid more
June 22, 2024
Members of Blue Earth City Council will be getting a hefty pay raise beginning next year. View Full Story at
B.E. council members will get paid more – TripleA News B.E. council members will get paid more Local News June 22, 2024June 22, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on B.E. council members will get paid more Members of Blue Earth City Council will be getting a hefty pay raise beginning next year. At their June 17 meeting, the seven-member council approved a...
USC wrestling coach arrested, faces charges
June 16, 2024
United South Central wrestling coach was recently arrested by Wells police. View Full Story at
Board OKs nearly $67M ballot question
June 16, 2024
BEA School District residents will go to the polls in November to vote on a $66M bonding issue. View Full Story at
Council OKs new wage scale, $5,000 hiring bonus
June 13, 2024
Bago council hires officer and approves pay incentives to be more competitive with other police departments. View Full Story at https://tripleanews.com/index.php/2024/06/13/council-hires-officer-oks-5000-hiring-bonus/
11/06/2024
Former bank employee faces federal charge
June 10, 2024
A former employee at First Financial Bank in Winnebago is accused of stealing more than $370,000 from more than 40 customers. View Full Story at
Former bank employee faces federal charge – TripleA News Former bank employee faces federal charge Local News June 10, 2024June 10, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on Former bank employee faces federal charge A former employee at First Financial Bank in Winnebago is accused of stealing more than $370,000 from more than 40 customers. Following an investig...
Blue Earth police investigate attempted break-in of ATM
June 4, 2024
Suspects try to break into ATM, flee without cash. View Full Story at
Juvenile arrested for assault, USC classes delayed
May 29, 2024
An early-morning assault resulted in a two-hour late start for students. View Full Story at
Chase results in arrest, damaged vehicles
May 14, 2024
Authorities arrest a Frost man following a vehicle chase in Blue Earth and Faribault County early Monday morning. View Full Story at
Investigation of vehicle break-ins continues
May 9, 2024
Anyone speculating that a drive-by-shooter was involved in recent vehicle break-ins in Winnebago will have to wait and see. View Full Story at
27/04/2024
Police seek public's help in vehicle break-ins
April 27, 2024
Winnebago police are seeking the public's help to find who is responsible for breaking into vehicles in the city. View Full Story at
Police seek public’s help in vehicle break-ins – TripleA News Police seek public’s help in vehicle break-ins Local News April 27, 2024April 27, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on Police seek public’s help in vehicle break-ins Winnebago police are seeking the public’s help to find who is responsible for breaking into vehicles in the city. According to a ...
22/04/2024
County turns to former employee for help
April 21, 2024
Faribault County is again paying for “professional services” while the search for an auditor/treasurer continues. View Full Story at
County turns to former employee for help – TripleA News County turns to former employee for help Local News April 21, 2024April 21, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on County turns to former employee for help Faribault County is again paying for “professional services” while the search for an auditor/treasurer continues. Commissioners recently approv...
10/04/2024
After 30 days on the job, officer to resign
April 10, 2024
It was a short stint for Winnebago's new police officer hired last month. View Full Story at
After 30 days on the job, officer to resign – TripleA News After 30 days on the job, officer to resign Local News April 10, 2024April 10, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on After 30 days on the job, officer to resign It was a short stint for Winnebago’s new police officer hired last month. Darren Bettin, who began his full-time duties on March 18, submit...
09/04/2024
Jail takes inmates for neighboring county
April 9, 2024
The number of inmates at the Faribault County Jail nearly tripled over the weekend. View Full Story at
Jail has brief spike in number of inmates – TripleA News Jail has brief spike in number of inmates Local News April 9, 2024April 9, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on Jail has brief spike in number of inmates The number of inmates at the Faribault County Jail nearly tripled over the weekend. However, Chief Deputy Scott Adams says the influx of new arriva...
23/03/2024
Board OKs liquor license for Derby Inn
March 22, 2024
Faribault County commissioners unanimously approve "on-sale" liquor license for Derby Inn. View Full Story at
Board OKs liquor license for Derby Inn – TripleA News Board OKs liquor license for Derby Inn Local News March 22, 2024March 22, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on Board OKs liquor license for Derby Inn Faribault County commissioners didn’t consider the “good character and repute” qualifications of who owns the Derby Inn in Guckeen when they unan...
20/03/2024
It's back to the drawing board to fill vacancy
March 19, 2024
Faribault County commissioners have begun searching for a new auditor/treasurer, again. View Full Story at
It’s back to the drawing board to fill vacancy – TripleA News It’s back to the drawing board to fill vacancy Local News March 19, 2024March 19, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on It’s back to the drawing board to fill vacancy Faribault County commissioners have begun searching for a new auditor/treasurer, again. At their meeting on Tuesday, the five-membe...
18/03/2024
Board to decide if Derby Inn gets liquor license
March 17, 2024
Faribault County commissioners must decide whether someone's criminal history should prevent a business from obtaining a liquor license. View Full Story at
Board to decide if Derby Inn gets liquor license – TripleA News Board to decide if Derby Inn gets liquor license Local News March 17, 2024March 17, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on Board to decide if Derby Inn gets liquor license Faribault County commissioners must decide whether someone’s criminal history should prevent a business from obtaining a liquor l...
15/03/2024
Officers introduced at City Council meeting
March 15, 2024
Winnebago Police Department is almost back to full force and will have officers patrolling the streets soon. View Full Story at
Officers introduced at City Council meeting – TripleA News Officers introduced at City Council meeting Local News March 15, 2024March 15, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on Officers introduced at City Council meeting Winnebago Police Department is almost back to full force and will have officers patrolling the streets soon. City Administrator Judi Hynes in...
11/03/2024
Woman pleads guilty to overbilling agency
March 10, 2024
A contracted employee with Faribault-Martin County Human Services (FMCHS) must repay more than $60,000 for overbilling the agency. View Full Story at
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09/03/2024
EDA board gets updates on businesses
March 8, 2024
A mainstay business on Winnebago's Main Street has shuttered its doors. View Full Story at
EDA board gets updates on businesses – TripleA News EDA board gets updates on businesses Local News March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on EDA board gets updates on businesses A mainstay business on Winnebago’s Main Street has shuttered its doors. A sign on the front door at Roerig Hardware store reads: Thank you from the bottom ...
28/02/2024
Ma*****na plants and evidence confiscated
February 27, 2024
A week after Winnebago's former mayor and his son were charged with cultivating cannabis, Faribault County authorities obtained a search warrant to protect evidence --- ma*****na plants. View Full Story at
Ma*****na plants and evidence confiscated – TripleA News Ma*****na plants and evidence confiscated Local News February 27, 2024February 28, 2024Triple A NewsLeave a Comment on Ma*****na plants and evidence confiscated A week after Winnebago’s former mayor and his son were charged with cultivating cannabis, Faribault County authorities obtained a search ...