The former Mayor of Winnebago and his son submitted plea deals on Wednesday for illegally growing marijuana. Sixty eight year old Scott Robertson and his son, 47 year old Jacob Robertson, both pleaded guilty to an amended charge of third degree misdemeanor possession of cannabis, but Judge Troy Timmerman rejected the plea bargain deals. The…… read more »
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I-90 Ramps at 169 in Blue Earth to Open Thursday Night
Motorists are advised that the eastbound Interstate 90 exit and entrance ramps at the Highway 169 interchange near Blue Earth are expected to open to traffic by 10pm on Thursday, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Additionally, the following traffic changes will occur over the next few weeks: The lane restrictions on Highway 169…… read more »
Winnebago Industries Named as One of USA Today’s Climate Leaders
USA Today has named Winnebago Industries as on of America’s Climate Leaders for 2024. Winnebago Industries ranked 32nd on the list of 450 companies selected and was the leader in the Automotive & Components sector, achieving a 38.6% reduction in absolute emissions from its 2020 baseline. USA Today says America’s Climate Leaders were chosen through…… read more »
Iowa Gov Reynolds Announces 3 More Counties Approved for Assistance Under the Previous Presidential Disaster Declaration
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the approval of Dickinson, Humboldt and Palo Alto Counties for Individual Assistance under the previously approved Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa Counties where significant damage was sustained form severe storms, flooding, straight line winds and tornadoes that have occurred since June 16th. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual…… read more »
Mason City Woman Injured in One Vehicle Accident on I-90 Near Blue Earth on Sunday Afternoon
A Mason City woman was injured in a single vehicle accident west of Blue Earth on Sunday Afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 2:49pm, a 2017 Toyota Camry driven by 76 year old Margaret Linda Hastings was traveling westbound on I-90, when she lost control and went into the median between mile…… read more »
Minnesota’s Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly, but it Still Sits Well Above the National Rate
The State’s Unemployment Rate ticked up one tenth of a percentage point to 2.9% from May to June and the Labor Force Participation Rate ticked down two tenths of a percentage point to 67.8% over the month, according to numbers released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Minnesota lost 3,200 jobs…… read more »
Albert Lea Man Accused of Making a Bomb That Caused the Evacuation of the Freeborn County Government Center Appears in Court
An Albert Lea man accused of making a pipe bomb that led to an evacuation of the Freeborn County Government Center appeared in court Thursday. The appearance on Thursday, known as a Rule 8 hearing, was to inform 48 year old Adam Penhollow, of his rights, including thr right to counsel, ensure the defendant had…… read more »
Faribault County Board Hears From U of M Extension about New Agreement
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and Christy Kallevig with the University of Minnesota Extension presented the new 2025 agreement to the board. Commissioner Greg Young says there are some concerns with the agreement, namely that the Extension wants the same amount of money from every county, which for the next agreement…… read more »
Kossuth County Board Approves 2% Salary Increase for County Employees be Included in a Budget Amendment
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors will consider a 2% pay raise for county employees through a budget amendment later this year. The board did not offer county employees a cost of living wage increase when crafting the current budget. They also approved making employees pay $250 a month to held cover costs if they…… read more »
Former B.E. Legion Manager To Make His First Court Appearance Monday, July 22nd on Theft and Forgery Charges
The former manager of Blue Earth American Legion Post 89 is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday, facing charges of theft and forgery. On April 4th, 2024, Blue Earth Police received a report of stolen property from the American Legion Post 89 in Blue Earth. Officer Missy Felion met with Legion officers,…… read more »