SC Minnesota News

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WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY: The picture on the left is how we started the day (with 18 copies of Carolina Moonset)

We do still have our library copy available to lend out!

CITY OF ST. PETER: Rental Inspection Reminder

Rental inspections for the 2023-2024 licensing period must be done by Friday, March 31, 2023 in order to avoid a late fee!

CITY OF GOOD THUNDER: The City Office will be Closed on 2/16 & 2/17.

Please use the dropbox if you need to drop off utility payments, thank you.

January: Two registered sex offenders living in Waseca County

By SC Minnesota News | Feb 16, 2023

The same number of sex offenders living in Waseca County in January compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.

Blue Earth County is home to two registered sex offenders in January

The same number of sex offenders living in Blue Earth County in January compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.

Freeborn County is home to eight registered sex offenders in January

The Minnesota Public Registrant Search shows same number of registered sex offenders living in Freeborn County in January, compared to the previous month.

Registered sex offenders: two living in Brown County in January

There was the same number of registered sex offenders living in Brown County in January compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.

Registered sex offenders: four living in Faribault County in January

The same number of sex offenders living in Faribault County in January compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.

SC Minnesota News area weekly mass times

By SC Minnesota News | Feb 11, 2023

The following parishes in the SC Minnesota News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY: We have a new Guessing jar for the week!

Can you guess what month we checked out the most Picture Books in 2022???

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY: Book Club meets tonight!! We will be discussing the book "Hamnet" by MaggieO"Farrell

England, 1580: The Black Death creeps across the land, an ever-present threat, infecting the healthy, the sick, the old and the young alike. The end of days is near, but life always goes on.

WINNEBAGO MUIR LIBRARY: Virtual Author Event

Join us for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper as she discusses the enchanting third installment of her immensely popular The Witches of Thistle Grove series, Back in a Spell.

CITY OF ALBERT LEA: Crest Services is looking for caring individuals to fill open DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS positions, M -F, FT and PT. Sign-on bonus

Assist with activities of daily living for adults with disabilities. Paid orientation and training, must be over age 18, be responsible and reliable. Have a valid driver’s license, no DWI/DUI or reckless driving violations in the last 3 years. .

The City of Owatonna seeks candidates for several open positions

Planning Specialist (closing February 10), Public Works Senior Director (closing February 21), Paid On Call Firefighter (closing February 23), Resident Firefighter (closing February 23, Apply online at

CITY OF ST. PETER: Possible Scam? A recent call to City Hall asked about a text request he and his wife received asking for them to participate in a survey on "issues of importance to Saint Peter"

The City has NOT! If you receive a text message asking for participation in a survey related to the City of Saint Peter, please use caution when clicking on any link.

WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY: We have our very first BYOB Book Club meeting coming up!

We are going to talk about Favorite Apps for tracking what you've read and what you want to read

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY: Interlibrary loan requests -those items requested from outside the Traverse des Sioux system

During this time, you will still have access to your MnLink account but you will not be able to place holds on materials. Feel free to contact the library with any questions.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ALBERT LEA: The Jumpin’ Jehosafats have been playing “Dixieland, Gospel and All that Jazz” for many years, raising money for charity and lifting spirits

They have been featured artists with the Twin Cities Jazz Society Concert Series and played for numerous local, regional, and national events for the United Methodist Church.

WINNEBAGO MUIR LIBRARY: Muir Library February Book Club