The City of Blue Earth is accepting applications for its 2026 Deer Control Program, a special archery hunt aimed at managing the local deer population. The hunt will run from September 19th through December 31st in designated areas of Steinberg Park and Leland Parkway. Twenty special permits will be issued, with hunter...

An Iowa man was injured Tuesday morning after the semi he was driving rolled into the median on westbound Interstate 90 in Faribault County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crashed happened at approximately 6:05am near milepost 125 in Emerald Township. Authorities say 37 year old Juan Carlos Perez Gomez of...

Beginning with the 2026 crop year, new provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will change how the Farm Service Agency handles payment limitations for some farm businesses. Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says qualifying LLCs, S Corporations and other pass through entities may be eligible ...

Minnesota and Iowa crops remain in good condition as the growing season moves into a critical stage, according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Progress report for the week ending June 28th. In Minnesota, 3% of the corn crop had reached the silking stage, slightly ahead of the five year ...

A 44 year old man was seriously injured in an ATV crash Sunday, just northeast of Easton after the throttle reportedly became stuck while he was doing yard work. Emergency responders were called a residence on 497th Avenue after the rider lost control of the ATV and crashed into a building. Authorities say the man was...

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