Category Archives: Local News
Tuesday Election Results From Area Cities
Three council member at large seats were up for grabs in Blue Earth last night, with the incumbents keeping their seats. Michael McNerney led the way with 1,240 votes, Stephanie Walter collected 896 a...
Austin Kathol Nov 06, 2024
State Races See Incumbents Keeping Seats
In the race for State Representative in District 22A incumbent Republican Bjorn Olson grabbed 69 percent of the vote as he defeated Marisa Ulman who collected 30 percent. It was also another incumbent...
Austin Kathol Nov 06, 2024
Homicide RuledBody Found in Rural Wells on Friday Night
The Faribault County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found in rural Wells Friday night. According to the Faribault County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 11:46pm, they rece...
Austin Kathol Nov 05, 2024
88 Year Old Wells Woman Dies in House Fire Saturday Afternoon
A rural Wells woman had died as a result of a house fire that happened Saturday Afternoon. According to the Faribault County Sheriff's office, at approximately 3:54pm, they responded to a house fire o...
Austin Kathol Nov 05, 2024
Corn Harvest Nearing Completion in Minnesota and Iowa Ahead of Schedule
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending November 3rd. Harvest was nearing completion as fall ...
Austin Kathol Nov 05, 2024
Two Injured in Two Vehicle Accident North of Blue Earth on Friday Morning
A woman and young boy from Winnebago were injured in a two vehicle crash on Highway 169, north of Blue Earth on Friday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 7:58am, a 2012...
Austin Kathol Nov 04, 2024
Former Albert Lea High School Coach, Accused of Having Sex With a Student, Takes a Plea Deal
A former high school coach, accused of having sex with a student, is taking a plea deal. Thirty five year old Richard John Polley, of Albert Lea, was charged in January 2022 with third degree criminal...
Austin Kathol Nov 04, 2024
Amboy Man Injured in I-90 Accident Near MN/South Dakota Border
An Amboy man was injured in a one vehicle accident on Thursday Afternoon on Interstate 90 in Rock County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 12:52pm, a 2023 Chevy Silverado, dri...
Austin Kathol Nov 01, 2024
Daylight Saving Time Ends This Sunday
Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd, at 2am. Remember to set your clock back one hour before you turn in on Saturday night. If you're having trouble remembering w...
Austin Kathol Nov 01, 2024
B.E. Council Approves Bid for Water Treatment Facility Improvements
The Blue Earth City Council met on Monday and received the bid evaluation for the water treatment facility improvements. Six bids were received ranging between $16.6 million and $25.2 million. T...
Austin Kathol Oct 30, 2024