Congressman Jim Hagedorn, a republican from Blue Earth, is once again facing recurring health issues. Hagedorn, who represents Minnesota’s First Congressional District, was diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer in February of 2019. He underwent treatment and appeared to be cancer free until recent tests revealed that his cancer had returned. Hagedorn plans…… read more »
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Charges of Violating a Pandemic Order Dropped Against Winnebago Bar Owner
Charges accusing a Winnebago Bar Owner of Violating a pandemic order enacted by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have been dismissed. Instead, the owner has been found guilty of violating a City Ordinance. A Winnebago Police Officer spotted owner David Schuster and three other men inside Shooters Bar during the evening of March 22, 2020,…… read more »
Civil Hearing for the Carlson Event Center, Accused of Violating an Executive Shutdown Order, Set for August
A civil case hearing for a Winnebago business owner accused of violating a pandemic shutdown order has tentatively been set for August. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against the Carlson Event Center over its plans to hold a New Year’s Eve event that never happened. Owner Garth Carlson later…… read more »
B.E. Council Gets Update on Extra Money for Streets From the State of Minnesota
At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Blue Earth City Council received word that the City will be receiving additional monies from the State of Minnesota to help fund needed street improvements within the community. During the recent legislative session, State Representative Bjorn Olson, of Elmore, played a key role in helping to make additional funding available…… read more »
MN Farmers See Scattered Precipitation and 6.2 Days Suitable for Fieldwork for the Week Ending July 4th
Minnesota farmers were able to take advantage of 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork last week. With reports of scattered precipitation during the week ending July 4th, farmers saw an improvement in some crop conditions, while other conditions remained unchanged or declined according to the USDA’s weekly report. Corn silking reached 5%, two days…… read more »
Three People Found Dead Monday Night in Algona
A homicide investigation is currently underway in Northern Iowa after the bodies of three different individuals were discovered by Police Monday night in Algona. Shortly before 8pm the Algona Police Department received a 911 call advising of a homicide in the 400 block of South Harlan Street. Upon arrival, Officers discovered three deceased…… read more »
St. Clair Teen Missing Since Last Friday Has Been Found Safe
A teenager from Blue Earth County who disappeared form her home late last week has been found safe. Fourteen year old Arianna Lundell of St Clair was found around 2pm Monday Afternoon, according to the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office. Lundell was reported missing last Friday morning. She was later spotted in…… read more »
$6 Million Negligence Settlement Against Buffalo Center Nursing Home May Be Largest in Iowa History
Officials in Iowa say a $6 million judgement made against a Buffalo Center nursing home over a woman’s death in 2017 may be the largest settlement reached to date in an Iowa nursing home negligence case. A Winnebago County jury found that the Timely Mission Nursing Home was negligent in the care of 83…… read more »
A Faribault County Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Honor From the Albert Lea Police Department
A Faribault County Sheriff’s Deputy has received a prestigious honor for saving the life of a person who was seriously injured during an active shooter situation in November 2020, outside an apartment complex in Albert Lea. Deputy Briar Bonin received the prestigious “Life Saving Award” from J.D. Carlson, Director of Public Safety for the…… read more »
Forest City Man to Serve a Year in Jail Neglecting A Person At an Area Health Care Facility
A Forest City man has been ordered to serve time in jail for neglecting a resident under his personal care at an area health care facility. Andres Obando, of Forest City, was sentenced on a charge of “wanton neglect of a health care facility resident,” which is an aggravated misdemeanor. The charge stems…… read more »