Two more candidates have filed to run for the special election in the First Congressional District. Kevin Kocina, who lists his campaign office in Hastings, will run as a Republican and Richard Reisdorf, of Mankato, will run for the Legalize Marijuana Now party. They join a field of five other candidates, including former State Representative…… read more »
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Blue Earth Woman Accused of Burglary in N. Iowa Pleads Not Guilty
A Blue Earth woman accused of repeatedly burglarizing a North Iowa farm is pleading not guilty. Forty three year old Melissa Ann Frost is charged with ongoing criminal conduct, three counts of second degree theft, four counts of third degree burglary, second degree criminal mischief and three counts of possession of burglar’s tools. The Winnebago…… read more »
Blue Earth County Board Tables Ditch Improvement Project Near Mapleton
The Blue Earth County Board, on Tuesday, tabled more discussion and a decision on a ditch improvement project near Mapleton. The Ditch 35 project has been studied and debated for more than two years as engineers, environmental groups, the Department of Natural Resources, residents and farmers debate over whether more mitigation efforts should be used…… read more »
B.E. Council Unanimously Decides to Destroy a Dangerous Dog
During Monday night’s Blue Earth City Council meeting, the Council unanimously decided to designate a dog owned by Kandi Widger of Blue Earth, as a dangerous dog and in a second motion, unanimously approved the motion to give Notice of Destruction of the Dog, effective Tuesday. During the course of the meeting, the public viewed…… read more »
Former State Representative Finstad Announces Candidacy for 1st Congressional District Special Election
A former state representative from the New Ulm area has announced his bid for Congress. Brad Finstad filed his candidacy for Minnesota’s upcoming 1st Congressional District Special Election, set for August 9th. Finstad formerly served as the State Director for USDA Rural Development under President Donald Trump. The election winner will fill Congressman Jim Hagedorn’s…… read more »
Timely Mission Nursing Home Settles Second Negligence Case
A Buffalo Center nursing home ordered to pay $6 million in a lawsuit filed over the death of an elderly resident, has settled a second lawsuit for an undisclosed amount. The family of Virginia Olthoff filed the lawsuit against Timely Mission Nursing Home in 2019. Olthoff lived at the home before her death in February…… read more »
Judy Hynes Hired As Winnebago City Administrator
The Winnebago City Council has decided to hire Judy Hynes as the new City Administrator. Hynes was originally the runner up behind Robert Harris III and was selected after Harris turned down the offer last week. The Council decided to hire Hynes rather than reopen the position to the public. Hynes’ annual salary will be…… read more »
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Forest City
The Emerald Ash Borer has arrived in Forest City. Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive wood boring beetle that attacks and kills ash trees regardless of size, age, or state of health. Trees can die within two years of infestation. The City has identified affected trees on City Property and has created a plan for…… read more »
Faribault County Board Approves Changes in Personnel Policy for Mothers of Newborn Children
Employees of Faribault County, who are mothers of newborn children, will have expanded rights after the Faribault County Board of Commissioners adopted new language in the County’s Personnel Policy at their meeting on Tuesday. Lexi Scholten, Central Services Director said that as of January 1st of this year, the state of Minnesota expanded protections…… read more »
Funeral Services for Rep. Hagedorn Announced
Funeral Services for Rep. Jim Hagedorn have been announced. Hagedorn’s family says the funeral and burial will be held privately, but the public is invited for a visitation Friday from 5-7pm, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth and Saturday from 9am until noon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman. The late Congressman was…… read more »