Minnesota Farmers had 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork last week according to the USDA. In it’s report for the week ending July 18th, the USDA says corn silking in Minnesota, reached 62%, one day behind last year, but five days ahead of the average. Corn condition was rated 42% good to excellent. Soybeans…… read more »
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B.E. Council Approves Application for State Funding for Waste Water Plant Improvements
At Monday night’s meeting, the Blue Earth City Council approved an application for State Funding for designated improvements at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility. An agreement for grant funding was approved with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for the building of a new Reverse Osmosis Treatment System, along with related improvements at the City’s…… read more »
Iowa Man Injured in Single Vehicle Accident on I-90 West of Blue Earth
A northwest Iowa man was injured Sunday morning when his vehicle struck a barbed wire fence while traveling on Interstate 90 in rural Faribault County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 30 year old Nicholas Sorenson of Dickens, Iowa, was driving west of Blue Earth when his 2009 Chevrolet Silverado struck a barbed wire…… read more »
Man Accused of Sex Crimes in Freeborn County Has 2 Trials Scheduled
A man accused of sex crimes in 2013 and 2021 in Freeborn County now has two separate trials scheduled. Vincente Martinez, age 41, of Glenville was first arrested in Freeborn County in 2019 and charged with first and second degree criminal sexual conduct. Investigators says the sexual abuse happened in 2013 and involved a…… read more »
Work on Highway 169 Between Winnebago and Vernon Center to Begin July 26th
Highway 169 motorists between Winnebago and Vernon Center are advised to expect delays beginning Monday, July 26th, as contractors begin work to resurface the highway. The work will be completed through the use of flaggers during daylight hours. The project is expected to be finished before September 17th, weather permitting. The project includes…… read more »
Elmore Man Arrested After Visiting Inmate in the Faribault County Jail
An unlicensed driver, who recently drove to the Faribault County Jail while intoxicated to visit an inmate, is now behind bars as well. Officials say the 52 year old Elmore man was arrested Monday and charged Wednesday in Faribault County District Court with gross misdemeanor counts of DWI and driving while revoked. According…… read more »
Fairmont Man Faces Felony Drug Charges in Martin County
A Fairmont man is facing felony drug charges after a large amount of methamphetamine was found at his home during an investigation by a local drug task force. On Wednesday, 31 year old Jordan Byers was charged with six felony counts of drug possession and drug sales in Martin County District Court. A…… read more »
17 Year Old Injured in One Vehicle Rollover on Highway 22 Tuesday Evening
Emergency responders from Blue Earth and Faribault Counties responded to a single vehicle rollover accident Tuesday evening on Highway 22 in Mapleton Township. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2006 Chevy Impala, driven by a 17 year old male, was traveling southbound on Highway 22 a Milepost 31, when the vehicle left the…… read more »
Emmet County Man Sentenced to Three Years for Collecting Relief Payment for a Non-Existent Business
An Emmet County man has been ordered to serve more than three years in federal prison after he was recently convicted of receiving pandemic relief funds through banks in Iowa and Minnesota for a non-existent business. Donald Trosin, of Armstrong, formerly of Champlin, Minnesota, admitted to submitting more than 20 applications for Paycheck Protection…… read more »
Fairmont Superintendent Stepping Down July 31st
The Superintendent of the Fairmont Area School District is stepping down from his current position. On Tuesday, the Fairmont School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Joe Brown, effective July 31st. Brown has accepted a one year, interim Superintendent position at a school district in his home state of Iowa. Brown has…… read more »