Category Archives: Local News

Blue Earth based Bevcomm has announced it has transitioned from a 100% family owned company to a shared ownership with its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.   Bevcomm employees ...

AAA is forecasting a significant increase in domestic travel during the Independence Day holiday period from June 28th to July 6th.   According to AAA, 72.2 million Americans are expected to trav...

The Blue Earth City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday at 5pm.   At 5:05pm, a public hearing will be held for the Proposed Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 10-1 wi...

A rural Mankato woman was injured when she crashed into a nursing home on Thursday evening.   According to the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 7:23pm, first responders were d...

Tornadoes were spotted across southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.   At 4:37pm, NWS posted a report of a tornado on the intersection of 310th Stre...

The Fairmont City Council on Monday approved its first cannabis retail application. The council had previously tabled the decision during its June 9th meeting in order to have the City Attorney review...

United Hospital District announced on Wednesday that it's Foundation Board has selected 11 recipients for their Healthcare Scholarship Award Program for the 2024-2025 school year.   The UHD Found...

The City of Blue Earth Deer Control Program is set to continue for the 2025 season.   Applicants 18 years of age and older and completion of a proficiency test is required. An application can be ...

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has announced the appointment of four new members from Blue Earth, Waseca, Harmony and Albert Lea to its Board of Trustees, with their terms beginning i...

A motorcycle accident on Saturday night has claimed the life of a Wells man.   According to the Faribault County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 11:55pm, a 911 call was received regarding a mo...