The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in finding the person or people responsible for vandalism and thefts at the county fairgrounds on Saturday night. Deputies responded to a call early Sunday morning that reported multiple acts of vandalism and thefts had occurred overnight on the fairgrounds. T-shirts and other small items were…… read more »
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Dry Conditions Beginning to Impact Crops in MN & Iowa
Minnesota had 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 31st, according to the USDA. Dry conditions continued across much of the state. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 8% very short, 20% short, 66% adequate and 6% surplus. Corn silking was at 75%, 5 days behind the 5 year average. Corn that has…… read more »
Area Motorists Should Expect Some Road Delays Starting Monday, August 1st
Motorists are advised to expect delays on Highways 4, 30, 109,169 and I-90 in south central and southwest Minnesota beginning on Monday, August 1st, weather permitting, as crews apply a seal coat to protect the treated highways from the harsh Minnesota weather. The impacted highway portions include: Highway 4, from the Iowa border to…… read more »
Two Men Arrested Following Drive By Shooting in Waseca
Two men were arrested and booked into the Waseca County Jail Tuesday evening in connection to a drive by shooting incident that occurred earlier in the day. Shortly after 3pm Tuesday, law enforcement responded to multiple 911 call of shorts fired near the area of North Main and First Streets in Janesville. Witnesses reported to…… read more »
City of Blue Earth to Conduct Deer Control Program This Fall
The city of Blue Earth will again conduct the deer control program this year. With the assistance of the Department of Natural Resources, the city will offer a controlled archery hunt in designated areas. Hunting is by special permit only, with only 20 permits being issued. The program will be conducted September 17th through December…… read more »
MN & Iowa Farmers See Most of Last Week Suitable for Fieldwork
Minnesota farmers had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 24th, according to the USDA. Weekend rain provided some much needed moisture in some areas, but more rain would be welcome throughout most of the state. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 24% short to very short, 70% adequate and 6% surplus. Corn…… read more »
Mayo Clinic Mankato Nurses Vote to Cut Ties with MN Nurses Union
Nurses from the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato voted to no longer be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association union. The vote followed a petition by more than 200 nurses that showed an interest in discontinuing a connection between the association and Mayo nurses. According to a statement released by the association following the…… read more »
Welcome Man Arrested for Outstanding Warrants Sunday Night in Winnebago
Sunday at approximately 9:18pm, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Earth Police Department and Winnebago Police Department worked together to capture 25 year old Christian Jogodzinske, of Welcome, for outstanding warrants. Local agencies received information that Jogodzinske was coming to Winnebago and deputies observed him driving a vehicle northbound on Highway 169. When deputies pulled…… read more »
Mayo Clinic Nurses in Mankato Voting Monday to Strip Nurses Union of Representation Powers
Nurses from the Mayo Clinic Heath System in Mankato vote Monday on whether to stay represented with the Minnesota Nurses Association union. The request seeking to end MNA union officials bargaining powers at the Mayo Clinic was signed by more than two hundred nurses in the bargaining unit, more than enough needed to trigger a…… read more »
UHD Named One of the Top 200 Workplaced in MN by the Star Tribune
United Hospital District has been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The award is based on feedback from an employee satisfaction survey conducted earlier this year by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on…… read more »