Former KBEW owner Paul Hedberg passed away at his home in Southlake, Texas on May 27th. He was born May 28th, 1939 in Cokato, MN. Hedberg started KBEW in August of 1963. It was the second station in his ownership, joining KMRS in Morris. That total grew to 21 stations in Minnesota and Iowa.…… read more »
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Corn and Soybeans in MN and Iowa Looking Mostly Good According to USDA
Minnesota farmers were able to take advantage of 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork last week. According to the USDA, as of Sunday, 89% of Minnesota’s corn was emerged, the same as last year and 8 days ahead of the 5 year average. Corn condition was rated 2% poor, 22% fair, 62% good and 14% excellent.…… read more »
Faribault County Commissioners Approved Agreement for Railroad Crossing Signal Near Frost
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday, voted to enter into an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and the Commissioner of Transportation, for the installation and maintenance of railroad crossing signals west of Frost. The signals, complete with crossing arms, will be located at the intersection of County Road 4…… read more »
MN DNR Prohibiting Movement of Farmed Deer Thru July 31st
The Minnesota Department of Natural resources has issued an emergency rule temporarily prohibiting the movement of all farmed white tailed deer within the state, with the exception of deer being transported to slaughter. The rule takes effect June 1st and ends Saturday, July 31st. The rule is temporary, emergency action to reduce further spread…… read more »
MDH Reports 134 New Coronavirus Cases and 1 Death on Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 134 new cases of the coronavirus and 1 more death. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,427 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,434 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 601,517 cases have been confirmed in the…… read more »
Iowa Reports 41 New Coronavirus Cases and No Deaths on Tuesday
The state of Iowa is reporting no additional deaths from COVID-19 and 41 new cases on Tuesday. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive to 371,448. The data shows there have been 6,055 total deaths from the coronavirus…… read more »
MDH Reports 364 New Coronavirus Cases and 5 Deaths on Friday
Minnesota Health Officials reported on Friday 364 new cases of the coronavirus and 5 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,408 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,427 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 600,767 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Adds Just 99 New COVID-19 Cases on Friday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show three additional deaths from COVID-19 have been reported and there are 99 new cases of the virus in the state. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time periods brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up…… read more »
MDH Add 505 New Coronavirus Cases and 10 Deaths on Thursday
Minnesota Health Officials reported on Thursday 505 new cases of the coronavirus and 10 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,403 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,424 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 600,408 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Reports 132 New Coronavirus Cases and 5 Deaths on Thursday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show five additional deaths from COVID-19 and 132 new cases of the virus in the state on Thursday. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive up to 371,133. …… read more »