Category Archives: Local News

Cold, Wintry Conditions Hamper Farmers in MN & Iowa

Another week of cold, wintry conditions limited Minnesota farmers to just 0.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 17th, according to the USDA.  Oats planted was reported at 1%, below the five year average of 11% for this time of year and well below last year’s 28%.  All other crops remained at…read more »

Mauris Named BEA Teacher of the Year

Blue Earth Area School District announced on Monday that Amy Mauris of Winnebago has been named Teacher of the Year.  Mauris has worked for the school district for 33 year and is a special education teacher working in the high school.  Mauris’ nomination letter states that she, “does a wonderful job of servicing effectively as…read more »

BEA School Board Decides on Tennis Court Proposal

The Blue Earth Area School Board discussed new tennis courts at their meeting on Monday night. The tennis court committee, made up of three Blue Earth City Council Members and three School Board Members, along with some city and school administrators, decided to go with eight courts at the school property and split the cost…read more »

Road Construction to Begin This Week on County Road 7 in Mapleton

Motorists are advised that construction is beginning on County Road 7 in Mapleton. While the road will remain open to traffic, drivers will se shoulder closures and lane shifts due to hydrant relocation and sidewalk construction on Central Avenue, between Borchert Street and Lincoln Street in Mapleton. This is part of a larger project to…read more »

Precipitation and Cooler Temps Limit Farmers in MN & Iowa Last Week

Lingering cooler than normal temperatures and additional precipitation across much of the state resulted in another week of minimal fieldwork, with only 0.2 days suitable for fieldwork last week in Minnesota, according to the USDA. Snow continued to melt and fields remained wet and muddy. All crops remained at 0% planted, wells behind the progress…read more »