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Faribault County Commissioners Approve Capital Improvement Bond

On Tuesday, following a public hearing, the Faribault County Board of Commissioners, on a unanimous vote, gave final approval to a capital improvement bond and authorized the issuance of $4 million in bonded debt.   The bonds will be used for the purpose of financing the construction of various capitol improvement projects in the County.…read more »

MDH Reports 1,046 New Coronavirus Cases and 7 Deaths on Wednesday

Minnesota Health Officials reported Wednesday 1,046 new cases of the coronavirus and 7 more deaths.   According to the Minnesota Department of Health 6,756 people have died because of the virus.  A total of 4,243 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities.   A total of 499,962 cases have been confirmed in…read more »

Iowa Reports 565 New Coronavirus Cases and 15 Deaths on Wednesday

The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 15 more Iowans died from COVID-19 and 565 new coronavirus cases have been reported.   The number of new positive cases reported brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up to 343,912.   The data shows there have been 5,657 total…read more »

B.E. Council Approves Expanded Bartels Drive Project

As part of their Council Meeting Monday night, the Blue Earth City Council held a public hearing on the Bartels Drive Reconstruction Project.  The project was originally planned as a mill and overlay, but during the televising of the sewer and sanitary sewer lines, it was discovered that the sewer lines needed to be rerouted…read more »

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.5% in January

Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in January as more residents joined the workforce.   The state’s Workforce Development Department reported Monday that the rate was down from a revised 3.7% rate for December and compared to 2.8% a year ago.   Workforce Development said the state added 8,200 workers in January.   Iowa was…read more »

MDH Reports 716 New Coronavirus Cases and 2 Deaths on Tuesday

Minnesota health officials reported Tuesday 716 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 more deaths.   According to the Minnesota Department of Health 6,749 people have died because of the virus.  A total of 4,241 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities.   A total of 498,926 cases have been confirmed in…read more »

Iowa Reports 413 New Coronavirus Cases and 1 More Death on Tuesday

The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show more than 413,000 Iowans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  One more death was reported on Tuesday as well as 413 new coronavirus cases.   The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up to…read more »

Winnebago Police Respond to One Vehicle Accident Early Sunday Morning

Early on Sunday morning, the Winnebago Police Department responded to a one vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 109 and Highway 169.   A vehicle driven by Lisa Loegering, of Minnesota Lake, was traveling westbound, when it crossed Highway 169 from Highway 109 and stuck a tree.   Loegering was transported to the United…read more »

MDH Reports 829 New Coronavirus Cases and 1 Death on Monday

Minnesota health officials reported Monday 829 new cases of the coronavirus and 1 more death.   According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 6,747 people have died because of the virus.  A total of 4,241 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities.   A total of 498,218 cases have been confirmed in…read more »

Iowa Reports 191 New Coronavirus Cases and 8 Deaths on Monday

The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 8 more Iowans have die from COVID-19 and another 191 Iowans have tested positive for the coronavirus.   The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up to 342,934.   The data shows there…read more »