Minnesota Health Officials reported on Wednesday 658 new cases of the coronavirus and 15 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,325 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,395 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 596,186 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
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Iowa Reports 284 New Coronavirus Cases and 7 Deaths on Wednesday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show seven more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and an additional 284 more Iowans have tested positive for the coronavirus. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up to…… read more »
Four Juveniles Injured in Vehicle Rollover South of Wells on Monday Night
On Monday, at approximately 7:56pm, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one vehicle accident on 160th Street, near 580th Ave. The vehicle involved had lost control, causing it to roll over and come to rest in the ditch. During the investigation of the crash, it was learned 4 juvenile…… read more »
MN Farmers Nearly Finished Planting According to the USDA
Minnesota farmers were able to take advantage of 6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 16th according to the USDA. Minnesota’s statewide corn planting was nearing completion at 95%, one day ahead of last year and over two weeks ahead of the 5 year average. Corn emergence reached 39%, 4 days…… read more »
City of Blue Earth Lifts Mask Requirements in City Properties and Receives 3 Sisters Project Update
Monday night the Blue Earth City Council voted to follow CDC recommendations and lift mask requirements on all city properties. The Council also received an update on the Three Sisters Project. Following a lengthy discussion, that included members of the City’s EDA, the EDA members in attendance voted 4-1 to grant the development group…… read more »
MDH Adds 519 Coronavirus Cases and 14 Deaths on Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported Tuesday 519 new cases of the coronavirus and 14 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Health, 7,310 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,390 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 595,532 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Adds 196 New Coronavirus Cases and No New Deaths on Tuesday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show no additional COVID-19 deaths have been reported but there were 196 new cases of the virus in the state. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up to…… read more »
MN Legislative Leaders Reach An Agreement with Gov. Walz on Targets for the Next 2 Year Budget
The two top leaders of the Minnesota Legislature have reached an agreement with Democratic Gov. Tim Walz on broad targets for the state’s next two year budget. Gov. Walz said; “I’m proud that the agreement we reached makes historic investments in education while providing tax cuts for Minnesotans across the state. This demonstrates that,…… read more »
MDH Reports 589 New Coronavirus Case on Monday
Minnesota Health Officials reported on Monday 589 new cases of the coronavirus and no new deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,296 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,390 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 595,016 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Adds Only 86 New Coronavirus Cases on Monday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show there are 86 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and Iowa is approaching five million total tests for the virus. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive…… read more »