Heading into the second weekend of July, AAA reports that gasoline prices in Minnesota are higher than they were a week ago, while prices in Iowa are also slightly higher than they were the previous week. The average gas price in Minnesota is reported at $2.99 a gallon, compared to $2.97 a week ago.…… read more »
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Sherburn City Council Hears Presentation on New Substation
At a public hearing this week, the Sherburn City Council heard from George Madden who presented the Federated Rural Electric Association proposal for a new substation near the Regional Worship Center. In making the presentation, Madden also requested a variance from the Council. Six people from the church were also in attendance. …… read more »
Authorities Identify the 3 People Found Dead in Algona
Authorities have identified three people found dead at an Algona residence earlier this week as two young brothers who were shot to death and another person who killed himself. The Iowa Department of Public Safety on Wednesday night identified the boys as six year old Logan Phelan and three year old Seth Phelan. …… read more »
Congressman Hagedorn Announces His Cancer Has Returned
Congressman Jim Hagedorn, a republican from Blue Earth, is once again facing recurring health issues. Hagedorn, who represents Minnesota’s First Congressional District, was diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer in February of 2019. He underwent treatment and appeared to be cancer free until recent tests revealed that his cancer had returned. Hagedorn plans…… read more »
Charges of Violating a Pandemic Order Dropped Against Winnebago Bar Owner
Charges accusing a Winnebago Bar Owner of Violating a pandemic order enacted by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have been dismissed. Instead, the owner has been found guilty of violating a City Ordinance. A Winnebago Police Officer spotted owner David Schuster and three other men inside Shooters Bar during the evening of March 22, 2020,…… read more »
Civil Hearing for the Carlson Event Center, Accused of Violating an Executive Shutdown Order, Set for August
A civil case hearing for a Winnebago business owner accused of violating a pandemic shutdown order has tentatively been set for August. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against the Carlson Event Center over its plans to hold a New Year’s Eve event that never happened. Owner Garth Carlson later…… read more »
B.E. Council Gets Update on Extra Money for Streets From the State of Minnesota
At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Blue Earth City Council received word that the City will be receiving additional monies from the State of Minnesota to help fund needed street improvements within the community. During the recent legislative session, State Representative Bjorn Olson, of Elmore, played a key role in helping to make additional funding available…… read more »
MN Farmers See Scattered Precipitation and 6.2 Days Suitable for Fieldwork for the Week Ending July 4th
Minnesota farmers were able to take advantage of 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork last week. With reports of scattered precipitation during the week ending July 4th, farmers saw an improvement in some crop conditions, while other conditions remained unchanged or declined according to the USDA’s weekly report. Corn silking reached 5%, two days…… read more »
Three People Found Dead Monday Night in Algona
A homicide investigation is currently underway in Northern Iowa after the bodies of three different individuals were discovered by Police Monday night in Algona. Shortly before 8pm the Algona Police Department received a 911 call advising of a homicide in the 400 block of South Harlan Street. Upon arrival, Officers discovered three deceased…… read more »
St. Clair Teen Missing Since Last Friday Has Been Found Safe
A teenager from Blue Earth County who disappeared form her home late last week has been found safe. Fourteen year old Arianna Lundell of St Clair was found around 2pm Monday Afternoon, according to the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office. Lundell was reported missing last Friday morning. She was later spotted in…… read more »