With June nearing its end, Minnesota farmers are in the peak of the growing season. Ag experts say that this is the time of year where the expected yield begins to come into view and that farmers are expecting a good outcome from this year’s crop, especially compared to last year’s drought filled growing season…… read more »
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Some Rain Was Received Last Week, But Dry Conditions Continue to Hurt Crop Conditions in MN & Iowa
Producers in Minnesota averaged 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 25th, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Most of the state received light rain and higher than average temperatures. Topsoil moisture supplies were 46% short to very short. Subsoil moisture supplies were 45% short to very short. Corn began…… read more »
Five Fire Departments Help Extinguish Winnebago Fire
The Winnebago Fire Department responded to a large structure fire at around 2pm Tuesday at 835 Main Street South. The Amboy, Blue Earth, Delavan and Easton Fire Departments were also called in to help extinguish the blaze. Fire Fighters were at the scene for 5 ½ hours. There were no injuries reported and the building…… read more »
B.E. Council Discusses Mulitple Properties at Tuesday Night’s Meeting
Properties were the topic of discussion at the Blue Earth City Council meeting Tuesday night. First up was a public hearing on the abatement of the property at 620 E. 7th St. One resident did raise concerns over the conditions and the blocking of the sidewalk in front of the property. The Council voted unanimously…… read more »
Dry Conditions Sparking Concerns in MN & Iowa, According to the USDA
Producers averaged 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork in Minnesota for the week ending June 18th, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Some crops were showing stress from continued dry conditions as topsoil moisture supplies were rated 52% short to very short. Corn emergence was virtually complete at 99%. Corn condition was 67% good…… read more »
Westbound I-90 Exit Ramp to 169 near Blue Earth Now Closed Until Late July
Motorists are advised that the westbound Interstate 90 exit ramp to Highway 169 near Blue Earth is now closed until late July, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Westbound I-90 traffic traveling to northbound or southbound Highway 169 should exit at Highway 23, travel south on Highway 23 to Highway 16, and then go…… read more »
MN’s Unemployment Rate in April Remains Well Below National Average
Minnesota saw its labor force grow again in May as 8,700 workers entered the job market, the largest over the month labor force gain since June 2020 and the third straight month with a labor force increase. Employers added 7,770 new jobs in May and Minnesota’s labor force participation rate rose 0.1% to 68.2%. With…… read more »
BEA School Board Approves Budget and Addresses Personnel Matters
The Blue Earth Area School Board met on Monday, where they approved the updated budget for fiscal year 2024 that was presented to them by Fiscal Services Director Alan Wilhelmi. There were also matters of personnel addressed with the approval of two new hires, accepting seven resignations and agreeing to six contracts. One of the…… read more »
Two Injured in One Vehicle Rollover Monday Afternoon, East of Winnebago
Two people were injured in a one vehicle accident east of Winnebago on Monday Afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol was at approximately 3:37pm on Monday involving a 2002 GMC Yukon driven by 50 year old Shane Gregory Goskeson of Blue Earth. Goskeson was traveling eastbound on Highway 109, near 375th Ave in Prescott Township, when…… read more »
Wells City Council Hears Concerns About Side by Side and Golf Cart Usage at Council Meeting
At the Wells City Council meeting Monday night, concerns were brought up regarding side by side and golf cart usage around town. The main issues seem to be traffic violations, underage operators of side by sides and golf carts zooming around the parks, especially after sporting events at both Thompson and Half Moon Parks. Police…… read more »