Category Archives: Local News

Blue Earth Police Chief Tom Fletcher has released the incident analysis report for May.   The report indicated that the police department responded to a total of 277 calls last month, with 23 of ...

Construction activity is expected to begin soon on two major development projects in Blue Earth.   During Monday's Blue Earth City Council meeting, City Engineer Ben Rosol provided updates on bot...

Corn and soybean crops across Minnesota and Iowa remain in good shape as the growing season moves into mid-June, according to the latest Crop Progress and Condition Report released Monday by the USDA'...

Two men are facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they burglarized a vacant rural Elmore residence twice in the same day.   Faribault County Deputies first responded to a tripped a...

The 17th Annual KBEW/Darling Ingredients Jam the Food Shelf in June Event was held last Thursday, at the Cedar Inn Drive In on Highway 169 in Blue Earth.   A total of $7,234 in cash and a record ...

The latest vital statistics report from the Faribault County Recorder's Office show the number of births remained unchanged in May compared to a year ago, while deaths and marriage licenses both incre...

More than 250 people attended an open house Tuesday at the Golden Bubble Event Center outside Wells to learn about the proposed PowerOn Midwest transmission project.   The project would build a 7...

Dry conditions expanded across both Minnesota and Iowa during the past week, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday.   In Minnesota, more than 75% of the state is now expe...

Minnesota homeowners may be eligible for a one time property tax refund increase and for many, not additional action is required.   The Minnesota Department of Revenue is issuing the one time ref...

A North Carolina man is facing a dozen felony charges after authorities say he burglarized a rural Blue Earth County home, stole a vehicle and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement during a pursuit n...