Winnebago Industries Inc. has announced the company will soon be moving its corporate headquarters from Forest City, Iowa to Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The move, announced by company officials on Wednesday, will take place in December of this year. Winnebago Industries currently employs approximately 6,500 employees, with approximately 100 employees based out of its…… read more »
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MN Lake Ambulance Has Received a Loaner Truck From Mayo
At this week’s meeting, the Minnesota Lake City Council was informed that the Minnesota Lake Ambulance Service has received a loaner truck from the Mayo Hospital System. The truck that the City of Wells was going to provide to the ambulance service had developed mechanical issues and is currently out of commission. The…… read more »
Faribault County Board Approves Sale of Many Properties in the County
At this week’s meeting, the Faribault County Commissioners authorized the sale of several different properties located in various cities throughout the county, as part of an overall effort to clean up areas of land that are considered “blighted” or not suitable for future use. According to County Chair John Roper, many of the land parcels…… read more »
Latest COVID Death in Blue Earth County Makes 55 Total in the County Since the Pandemic Began
A Blue Earth County resident is the latest person from the regional area to die from COVID-19. The individual was described as being in the 80’s, according to the State Health Department. The latest virus death in Blue Earth County is the 55th death that has been reported in Blue Earth County since…… read more »
Kossuth County Authorities Asking for Help in Burglary Case
Authorities in Kossuth County are asking for the public’s help in a burglary case that surfaced Tuesday morning. A vehicle was broken into at the Smith Lake Campgrounds near Algona. The front passenger window was shattered and a purse was taken from the vehicle, according to the police report. Some nearby campers reported…… read more »
Over 80% of Minnesota in Need of Rain, According to the USDA
Scattered showers helped crops in some areas of Minnesota, but dry and hot conditions left most areas in need of rain, according to the USDA. There were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 15th. Corn in or beyond the dough stage reached 65%, five days ahead of last year,…… read more »
B.E. Council Holds Public Hearings for Sailor Street and Leland Parkway Projects at Monday’s Council Meeting
At Monday’s meeting, the Blue Earth City Council held separate public hearings on proposed assessments being considered for the Sailor Street and Leland Parkway Improvement Projects. Separate resolutions for a proposed assessment schedule for each project were approved by the Council at Monday night’s meeting. The assessment schedule will run from January, 2022 through…… read more »
City of Delavan and Johnny M’s Taking Legal Action Against Each Other
An ongoing dispute has been taking place in recent weeks between the City of Delavan and a local bar owner. As a result, both entities are now taking legal action against each other. Johnny M’s, which lists John Martin as the sole owner, leases the building it operates from the city. The business has…… read more »
Wbgo Council Approves Driveway For Water Plant
At this week’s meeting, the Winnebago City Council approved a contract for a proposed driveway project at the City’s Water Plant. The Council approved a bid with Smith Concrete Company for the paving of a new driveway leading to the Water Plant. The new driveway is designed to help make the entryway to…… read more »
Fairmont Woman Making Videos to Highlight What Fairmont Has to Offer
A Fairmont woman is currently in the process of making several videos that are designed to highlight everything that the community has to offer. Britney Kawecki is partnering with Share Media Company of Mankato, which utilizes drone footage to create unique videos for a variety of clients. Kawecki is taking on the financial…… read more »