The detour on Highway 22 between Mankato and St. Peter is set to lift by 4pm Monday, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Highway 22 has been closed since April for the first year of a two year construction project. MnDOT says drivers may still see minor impacts over the winter as crews finish wrap...

The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and at the meeting Sheriff Scott Adams and Deputy Chris Albers appeared before the board with a request to purchase a new vehicle for the Sheriff's Office. After reviewing options, the department selected a 2025 Ford F-150 STX from Fairmont ford at a price of $...

The Blue Earth City Council met Monday to review project updates and take action on several resolutions. City Engineer Ben Rosol updated the council on Blue Earth Light & Water's West Industrial Park Expansion project and its pending application for an Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant. N...

The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has approved 23 new grants totaling $200,000 to help strengthen communities of 10,000 residents or fewer across its 20 county region. The funding, part of SMIF's Small Town Grant program, supports local projects designed to enhance culture, education, economic vitali...

According to the USDA's weekly Crop Progress report, released on Monday, harvest is wrapping up across the Upper Midwest, with both Minnesota and Iowa reporting near completion of corn and soybean harvesting. As of mid-November, Iowa has harvested 97% of its corn and soybeans, matching the state's five year average, M...

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