The Blue Earth City Council met in regular session on Monday and held the Public Improvement Hearing for the 2024 street and utility improvements. A large crowd of residents affected by the improvements attended to get the details and ask questions regarding the plans on the full reconstruction on Rice, First and Second Streets at…… read more »
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Soybean Harvest Almost Complete and Corn Harvest Nearing 90% Complete in MN & Iowa, According to the USDA
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending November 5th. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, bailing stalks and hauling manure. In Minnesota, the corn crop harvested for grain reached 86% and moisture content at harvest averaged 18%. Iowa’s…… read more »
Kossuth County Board Sets Public Hearing for Hazardous Liquids Pipeline
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors set the date and time for a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance that would regulate the transportation of hazardous liquids through a pipeline during a special meeting this past Thursday. The board set the public hearing for 10am on Tuesday,…… read more »
B.E. Council Discusses Safety and Security Measures and Approves Purchase of Former Wells Fargo Building
The Blue Earth City Council continued their special city council meeting from October 23rd on Wednesday afternoon in a closed session to certain safety and security measures for city staff and also a possible real estate transaction. Discussions at these closed sessions was the matter of access by the public to city employees and elsewhere,…… read more »
Faribault County FSA Director Reminds Producers to Check CRP Acres
Producers participating in CRP are encouraged to take a look at their CRP acres to make sure that they are in compliance before the winter weather hits. Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says there have been issues this year with volunteer trees and reminds producers that no trees allowed on CRP land. With…… read more »
Corn Harvest in MN and Iowa 3/4 Complete, According to the USDA
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the Crop Progress Report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending October 29th. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, baling stalks and hauling manure. In Minnesota, the corn crop harvested for grain reached 75% and moisture content at harvest averaged 18%. In…… read more »
Gov Walz Signs Executive Order to Base State Government Hiring on Experience & Skills Rather Than College Degree Requirements
On Monday, Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order eliminating college degree requirements for over 75% of state government jobs. The executive order will open job opportunities for more people and make it easier for people in Minnesota to choose state service. Throughout his time in office, the Governor has advocated for funding for alternatives…… read more »
Lakota Couple Injured in Two Vehicle Accident Near Blue Earth
A two vehicle crash in Faribault County late Saturday resulted in non-life threatening injuries to a Lakota couple. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound on I-90 at mile post 119 in Blue Earth Township when they collided. Fifty-six year old Juan Jose L. Chavez, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet HHR, along 43 year old passenger Martha…… read more »
Last Week’s Rain Brings Little Relief to Area, According to U.S. Drought Monitor
A Drought Monitor map for the state released on Thursday indicates several counties in the region are still remain drier than normal. Conditions for about half of Martin County and most of Blue Earth County are listed as “abnormally dry,” while the other half of Martin and all of Faribault County continue to experience moderate…… read more »
Man Faces Charges Following Shooting Death of a 2 Year Old by a 4 Year Old
The shooting death of a 2 year old child by a 4 year old who was riding in the same vehicle has led to several charges against a man who was with them and owned the gun. Thirty three year old Colton Dean Mammenga faces two charges of second degree manslaughter, one count of child…… read more »