Local News
UHD's New Robotic Assisted Surgery System Used for First Surgery on Tuesday
United Hospital District in Blue Earth has entered a new era of surgical care. The hospital officially launched its new Da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system on Tuesday with their first robotic assisted surgery using the new system. Hospital leaders say the system allows surgeons to perform procedures with greater precisi...
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B.E. Council Approves The Bid and Sets a Public Hearing for the Linton Street Project
The Blue Earth City Council is moving ahead with final assessments for the Linton Street improvement project after receiving favorable bid results. Four contractors submitted bids, with GM Contracting coming in lowest at just over $6.1 million, about $382,000 below the engineer's estimate. The total project cost is est...
Apr 07, 2026
State Unemployment Rises in January, As State Labor Officials Warn of Softening Labor Market
Minnesota's job growth was flat in January while the state's unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, according to new data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The rate increased two tenths of a percentage point over the month, while the national unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.3%. Minne...
Apr 03, 2026
Ruby's Pantry Abruptly Ends Operations After 20 Years
A popular resource focused on reducing food insecurity in local communities has closed. In a message shared with supporters, the organization said it had spent the past several months "realigning the work, structure and focus" of Ruby's Pantry to keep its mission at the center of its efforts and better align ...
Apr 02, 2026
Center For Specialty Care in Fairmont Closes it's Doors After 36 Years
The Center for Specialty Care in Fairmont officially closed on Tuesday after 36 years of caring for patients in the Fairmont area. The decision was not an easy one for Dr. Corey Welchlin to make. He says that changes in the local healthcare scene have impacted his practice as Sanford and Avera have done a better job w...
Apr 01, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports Schedule -- Thursday 4/9/26
Softball Triton at USC (On 1560AM, 95.3 FM & kbew98country.com, 4:30pm) Maple River at Cannon Falls Fairmont at St. James (DH) Madelia at GHEC/ML-Truman Martin Co. West at AC/GE Baseball USC at Triton Marshall at Fairmont Madelia at GHEC/ML-Truman Mankato Loyola at Martin Co. West Boys Tennis New Ulm at Fairmont Go...
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Local Sports Results from Tuesday 4/7/26
Baseball Jackson Co. Central 21, BEA 0 Mankato Loyola 13, GHEC/ML-Truman 3 Softball Cleveland 14, GHEC/ML-Truman 4 Boys Tennis St. Peter 5, BEA 2 Track & Field USC Invite Boys: 1. JWP/WEM 186, 2. USC/AC 164, 3. NRHEG 134, 4. BEA 115 Girls: 1. JWP/WEM 173.5, 2. BEA 161, 3. NRHEG 158.5, 4. USC/AC 69 St. James Invite ...
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Local Sports Results from Tuesday 3/31/26
Baseball BEA 17, GHEC/ML-Truman 1 Martin Co. West 7, Heron Lake-Okabena 1 Softball USC 10, Madelia 0 Nicollet 12, GHEC/ML-Truman 7 Track & Field Fairmont Triangular Boys: 1. Fairmont 73, 2. St. Peter 72, 3. New Ulm 42 Girls: 1. St. Peter 95, 2. Fairmont 75, 3. New Ulm 17
Apr 01, 2026
Local Sports Results from Monday 3/30/26
Baseball Madelia 20, Martin Co. West 2 Boys Tennis Fairmont 4, Estherville 2 Track & Field St. James Invite Boys: 1. MVL 211.5, 2. USC/AC 136, 6. BEA 46 Girls: 1. MVL 164, 4. BEA 81, 5. USC/AC 33 Tomahawk Indoor Meet Boys: 1. Loyola/Cleveland 112, 5. GHEC/ML/T 57, 7. MCW/BO 33 Girls: 1. Loyola/Cleveland 140, 5. MCW...
Mar 31, 2026
Local Sports Schedule -- Tuesday 3/31/26
Baseball GHEC/ML-Truman at BEA (On 1560AM, 95.3 FM & kbew98country.com, 4:30pm) Heron Lake-Okabena at Martin Co. West Softball Madelia at USC Nicollet at GHEC/ML-Truman Golf BEA at GHEC/ML-Truman Track & Field New Ulm & St. Peter at Fairmont North Union at Algona Indoor Invite
Mar 30, 2026
