The Blue Earth City Council Monday night expressed differing viewpoints toward a controversial tennis court proposal being considered near Blue Earth Area High School. The City is currently working in partnership with the Blue Earth Area School District in conducting a feasibility study that would allow the project to move forward. City Administrator Mary…… read more »
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Kossuth County Officials Release New Information In the Death of a Man Overcome By Fumes South of Algona
Officials in Kossuth County have released new information regarding the accidental death of a man from Whittemore involving a concrete storage tank. Randy Meyer, 33, of Wittemore, died September 4th when he was overcome by fumes from an open pit lagoon at a hog site south of Algona. An investigation by the Kossuth…… read more »
Mason City Man Pleads Not Guilty in Rake Bar Break In
A north central Iowa man accused of burglarizing a Winnebago County bar is pleading not guilty. Brandon Hufstedler, 36, of Mason City, is charged with third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit a felony as a habitual offender, second degree theft, second degree criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools. Authorities say Hufstedler broke into…… read more »
Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office Has Been Receiving Reports of Copper from Wind Farms in the County
The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office has taken several reports in the recent week of copper theft from various wind farms throughout the county. The latest report occurred earlier this week from a Wind Farm Energy site near Albert Lea. The Sheriff’s Office says similar thefts have also been reported in neighboring Mower County,…… read more »
AAA Reports Slightly Higher Gas Prices in MN and Slightly Lower Prices in Iowa
Heading into the third weekend in September, AAA reports that gas prices in Minnesota are slightly higher than a week ago, while prices in Iowa are slightly lower. The average price in Minnesota is currently $3.03 a gallon, compared to $3.02 a week ago. In Iowa, the average price per gallon is $3, compared…… read more »
Rep. Hagedorn Announces Contributions Received from Anton Lazzaro Will be Donated to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking
U.S. Congressional Representative Jim Hagedorn, a Republican from Blue Earth, has announced that the contributions he received recently from Anton Lazzaro will be donated to charities in Southern Minnesota that help people impacted by sex trafficking. Lazzaro was indicted last month by a federal grand jury in Minnesota on child sex trafficking charges. …… read more »
Rochester Man Portaging Across Minnesota to Raise Money for Suicide Prevention
People throughout Southern Minnesota may notice a man “portaging,” or carrying a bright yellow canoe across his back, this week as he makes his way across the state in an effort to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. Twenty six year old Evan Hansen of Rochester, began his journey on September 1st at…… read more »
Finalists Selected for New Judge in Blue Earth County
Three finalists have been selected for consideration to fill a newly created judgeship in Blue Earth County. The commission on Judicial Selection announced its recommendations for the Fifth Judicial District vacancy on Monday. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will make the appointment. The finalists are Andrea Lieser, Kristine Weeks and Aaron Zurek. Lieser is…… read more »
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Releases More Information on the Officer Involved Shooting on Saturday in Thompson
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has released new information about an incident which occurred Saturday Evening in Thompson, at which time a person was shot after luring Law Enforcement into a phony 911 call. James Anderson, age 48, of Thompson, allegedly called the Sheriff’s Office around 7pm to report that an assault had occurred…… read more »
MN Soybeans Trending Ahead of Last Year, While Corn Slightly Behind, According to the USDA
According to the USDA, dryer conditions allowed for 6.1 days suitable for field work in Minnesota for the week ending September 12th. Corn dented reached 86%, six days behind last year but five days ahead of average. Corn mature reached 34%, three days behind last year but six days ahead of average. Corn harvested…… read more »