Category Archives: Local News

Hot and Dry Conditions Continue in MN & Iowa

In Minnesota last week, the USDA says there were 6.4 days rated suitable for fieldwork.   Corn silking reached 90%, one day ahead of last year and nine days ahead of the average.  Corn condition was rated 38% good to excellent.   Soybeans blooming reached 92%, four days ahead of last year and over a…read more »

Mapleton Man Accused to Damaging Church and Ringing the Bell Naked

A Mapleton man is accused of burglarizing and damaging a church in the nude.   According to a criminal complaint filed in Blue Earth County Court on Monday, 37 year old John Milton Baer was allegedly inside the church when a witness discovered him ringing the bell naked.   Mapleton Police and Blue Earth County…read more »

Blue Earth Veterinarian to Be Featured on KARE 11 Segment on Monday Night

A Blue Earth Veterinarian who is planning to step away from his practice is being featured Monday evening about his decision on a Twin Cities Television Station.   Dr. Robert Bogan, long time owner of the Makotah Veterinary Center, has recently made the decision to turn over his veterinary clinic to another veterinarian, who has…read more »

MN Court of Appeals Rejects Albert Lea Business Owner’s Request to Have Judge Removed from Her Criminal Case

A Freeborn County Restaurant Owner has lost her bid to remove the judge in her criminal case for allegedly violating the state’s Covid safety rules.   Melissa Hanson, of Hayward, was charged with seven misdemeanor violations of emergency orders and one misdemeanor count of public nuisance.   Authorities says Hanson opened her business, “The Interchange…read more »

City of Easton Restricts Unnecessary Water Usage Due to Hot & Dry Weather

The City of Easton is facing water restrictions due to the current hot and dry weather pattern that is impacting the region.   The city announced on Sunday that water restrictions are being enforced throughout the community for the next week and a half.   The city says residents shouldn’t use any unnecessary water.  …read more »