Category Archives: Local News

Iowa Reports 130 New COVID-19 Cases and 7 Deaths on Monday

The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 7 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and there are 130 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 »

MDH Reports 1,514 Coronavirus Cases and 22 More Deaths on Wednesday

Minnesota health officials reported on Wednesday 1,514 new cases of the coronavirus and 22 more deaths.   According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,113 people have died because of the virus.  A total of 4,358 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities.   A total of 572,025 cases have been confirmed…read more »

Iowa Reports 503 New Coronavirus Cases and 3 Deaths on Wednesday

The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 3 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and there are 503 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 »

Reclamation of Asphalt on Highway 31 To Begin on Wednesday

On April 1st, County State Aid Highway 31, between 35th St and 85th St, in Faribault County was closed to thru traffic.   Starting on Wednesday, April 28th, construction crews will begin full depth reclamation of the highway.  County Engineer Mark Daly said the reclaimed asphalt will be graded and rolled back into place and…read more »

Cool Weather Last Week Allows MN Farmers only 3.8 Days for Fieldwork

Cool weather last week allowed Minnesota Farmers only 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork according to the USDA.   Corn was 18% planted, 3 days behind last year, but equal to the five year average.  There were also some reports of soybean planting in southern Minnesota and dry edible bean planting in central Minnesota.   Spring…read more »

MDH Reports 1,088 New Coronavirus Case and 12 Deaths on Tuesday

Minnesota health officials reported Tuesday 1,088 new cases of the coronavirus and 12 more deaths.   According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,091 people have died because of the virus.  A total of 4,354 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities.   A total of 570,518 cases have been confirmed in…read more »

Iowa Reports 346 New Coronavirus Cases and No New Deaths on Tuesday

The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show no more Iowans have been reported to have died from COVID-19 and there are 346 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…read more »

MDH Reports 1,197 New Coronavirus Cases and No New Deaths on Monday

Minnesota health officials reported on Monday 1,197 new cases of the coronavirus and no new deaths.   According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,079 people have died because of the virus.  A total of 4,353 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities.   A total of 569,440 cases have been confirmed…read more »

Iowa Reports 182 New COVID-19 Cases and No New Deaths on Monday

The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show no Iowans were reported to have died from COVID-19 and there are 182 new cases of the virus in the state.   The number of new positive tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up…read more »

B.E. Council Receives Reports from Police Department and Liquor Store

Blue Earth Police Chief Tom Fletcher has presented the incident analysis report for March of 2021 to the City Council.   According to the report, the Police Department responded to a total of 257 calls in March.   During the month, the Department received 17 animal complaints, investigated 5 motor vehicle accident, had 12 ongoing…read more »