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 »
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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 »
MDH Reports 1,973 New Coronavirus Cases and 10 Deaths on Thursday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,973 new cases of the coronavirus and 10 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,054 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,343 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 562,420 cases have been confirmed in the…… read more »
Iowa Reports 497 New Coronavirus Cases and 6 Deaths on Thursday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 6 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and there are 497 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 to 361,811.…… read more »
Faribault County Board Approves Bond Sale & Motion to Honor Walter Monday
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday and approved the sale of $4 million in General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds to Northland Securities, Inc. The true interest rate on the bonds will range from 1.6% to 1.7% over the life of the bonds. The lower interest rate will save the County about $100,000…… read more »
MDH Reports 1,611 Cases of the Coronavirus and 13 Deaths on Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported Wednesday 1,611 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,044 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,339 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 560,450 cases have been confirmed in…… read more »
Iowa Adds 631 New Coronavirus Cases and 6 Deaths on Wednesday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 7 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and there are 631 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 »
B.E. Council Approves Bids for Summer Street Projects
Monday night, the Blue Earth City Council approved the lease for the Golden Spike Speedway at the Faribault County Farigrounds. Promoters have been working on the track the past two weeks and plan to have their season opening race on May 22nd. Council Members also approved the bid for the Tenth and Nicollet Streets,…… read more »
Snow, Rain and Cool Temps Limit MN Farmers Last Week
Precipitation in the form of both snow and rain and below normal temperatures meant Minnesota farmers had just 2.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 18th, according to the USDA. Spring wheat was 10% planted, 10 days ahead of last year and 3 days ahead of the 5 year average. Oats…… read more »
MDH Adds 1,189 New Coronavirus Cases and 5 Deaths on Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported on Tuesday 1,189 new cases of the coronavirus and 5 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,031 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,337 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 558,850 cases have been confirmed…… read more »