Category Archives: Local News

USDA Releases County Corn Estimates for MN & Iowa

The USDA has released the County Corn Estimates for Minnesota and Iowa. According to the USDA, Renville County in Minnesota was the highest ranking county for corn for grain production with 52.9 million bushels produced. Rounding out the top 5 in the state were Martin – 45.7 million, Redwood – 44.7 million, Mower – 43.5…read more »

Superintendent Fletcher Reviews the Process of School Closures and Delays

Blue Earth Area Superintendent Mandy Fletcher gave an update on Tuesday on the process of school closures and delays in the event of inclement weather within the District. Fletcher stated that their isn’t a text book or written policy in regards to the school’s approach.  This is primarily to avoid using a blanket solution to…read more »

MN Department of Commerce Warns of Home Warranty Scam

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is warning Minnesotans about a scam that relies on false warnings about home warranties. The Department of Commerce says homeowners in Minnesota and several other states have received letters in recent months urging recipients to purchase warranties and falsely implying a relationship with the homeowner’s mortgage companies or with county…read more »

MN House Passes Bill to Guarantee Free Breakfast and Lunch for all MN Students

On Thursday, the Minnesota House passed a bill 70-58 guaranteeing free lunch and breakfast to all Minnesota students, regardless of income requirements set by a federal program.  It’s a move advocates say will reduce child hunger and ensure no kid falls through the cracks. The federal government pays for free or reduced price meals, but…read more »

Faribault County Offering $50 Beaver Bounty

The Faribault County Commissioner’s Office is offering beaver bounties to curb the beaver population. Over the last few years, there has been a dramatic increase in the local beaver population, and they’ve been wreaking havoc on the Blue Earth River, it’s offshoot creeks and drainage ditches.  The problem has grown enough so that the county…read more »