The Fairmont Raceway is under scrutiny after its long time announcer recently made controversial remarks while filling in as a substitute announcer at a racetrack in Northern Iowa. Lon Oelke is the voice of the Fairmont Raceway. On Thursday, July 15th, Oelke was filling in at the Kossuth County Speedway, in Algona, when…… read more »
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Two Drivers Injured During Sunday Afternoon Collision on Highway 169, North of Blue Earth
Two drivers were injured Sunday afternoon when their vehicles collided on Highway 169, just north of Blue Earth. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 58 year old Kenneth Sann, of Green Bay, Wisconsin was crossing Highway 169, just north of I-90 in a 2018 GMC Terrain, when the vehicle collided with a 2010 Dodge…… read more »
Blue Earth Veterinarian to Be Featured on KARE 11 Segment on Monday Night
A Blue Earth Veterinarian who is planning to step away from his practice is being featured Monday evening about his decision on a Twin Cities Television Station. Dr. Robert Bogan, long time owner of the Makotah Veterinary Center, has recently made the decision to turn over his veterinary clinic to another veterinarian, who has…… read more »
MN Court of Appeals Rejects Albert Lea Business Owner’s Request to Have Judge Removed from Her Criminal Case
A Freeborn County Restaurant Owner has lost her bid to remove the judge in her criminal case for allegedly violating the state’s Covid safety rules. Melissa Hanson, of Hayward, was charged with seven misdemeanor violations of emergency orders and one misdemeanor count of public nuisance. Authorities says Hanson opened her business, “The Interchange…… read more »
City of Easton Restricts Unnecessary Water Usage Due to Hot & Dry Weather
The City of Easton is facing water restrictions due to the current hot and dry weather pattern that is impacting the region. The city announced on Sunday that water restrictions are being enforced throughout the community for the next week and a half. The city says residents shouldn’t use any unnecessary water. …… read more »
Kossuth County Speedway to Cut Ties With Announcer Who Made Racist Comments Before the July 15th Race
The Kossuth County Speedway in Algona says it will cut ties with an announcer who went on a racist rant against black fans and athletes who kneel during the National Anthem. The speedway said in a news release on Thursday that its leaders “do not condone” the comments made by the announcer before the…… read more »
Kossuth County to Explore Making EMS and Essential County Service
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors this week gave the go ahead to explore making Emergency Medical Services and essential service in the county. A bill passed in the spring by the Iowa Legislature and signed by the Governor, made changes in Iowa Law that make it more favorable for counties to make providing…… read more »
Gas Prices in Minnesota and Iowa Are Lower Than a Week Ago, According to AAA
Heading into the fourth weekend of July, AAA reports gas prices in Minnesota and Iowa are lower than they were a week ago. The average price in Minnesota is $2.99 a gallon, compared to $3.00 a week ago and in Iowa the average price is also $2.99 a gallon, 2 cents lower than last…… read more »
Faribault County Resident Has Died of COVID-19
A person in Faribault County has died of COVID-19, State Health Officials Announced Wednesday. The death involves a person in their late 70’s. IT was the 20th death in the County since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.… read more »
MN Department of Agriculture Confirms Emerald Ash Borer in Freeborn County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer, a potentially harmful tree insect, in Freeborn County for the first time. Confirmed findings of the insect have now been verified in 28 Minnesota Counties. A contractor for a local electric cooperative was doing tree maintenance along utility lines…… read more »