The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show seven more COVID-19 deaths have been reported and there were 176 more Iowans who’ve tested positive for the virus in the state. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested…… read more »
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Main Street Intersections at 10th Street & Bartels Drive in Blue Earth to Close Monday, May 24th
Starting on Monday, May 24th, the Main Street intersections at 10th Street and Bartels Drive in Blue Earth will be closed due to underground construction work. The work will take approximately 3 weeks to complete, depending on the weather. While the intersections are closed, a detour route will be set up to accommodate…… read more »
MDH Reports 874 New Coronavirus Cases and 8 Deaths on Thursday
Minnesota Health Officials reported on Thursday 874 new cases of the coronavirus and 8 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,333 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,396 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 597,052 cases have been confirmed in…… read more »
Iowa Reports 233 New Coronavirus Cases and 5 More Deaths on Thursday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health shows five more COVID-19 deaths have been reported on Thursday and there were 233 new cases of the virus in the state. The number of new positive COVID-19 tests reported for the time period brings the total number of individuals who have tested positive…… read more »
Nicollet Man Injured in Crash North of Mapleton on Wednesday Morning
A Nicollet man was critically injured Wednesday morning in a crash north of Mapleton. According to the State Patrol, 31 year old Bradley Darling, was taken to Mayo Clinic – Mankato with life threatening injuries following the crash at Highway 22 and Blue Earth County Road 8. Darling was a passenger in a…… read more »
Faribault County Board Approves Hiring Davis to Fill Out County Attorney Term
At their meeting on Tuesday, the Faribault County Board of Commissioners approved the hiring of Cameron Davis to fill out the current term of County Attorney Kathryn Karjala. Karjala resigned because she is moving out of the area. Her term ends December 31st, 2022. Davis practices law out of Davis Law Office, located…… read more »
MDH Reports 658 New Coronavirus Cases and 15 Deaths on Wednesday
Minnesota Health Officials reported on Wednesday 658 new cases of the coronavirus and 15 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,325 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,395 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 596,186 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Reports 284 New Coronavirus Cases and 7 Deaths on Wednesday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show seven more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and an additional 284 more Iowans have tested positive for the coronavirus. 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…… read more »
Four Juveniles Injured in Vehicle Rollover South of Wells on Monday Night
On Monday, at approximately 7:56pm, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one vehicle accident on 160th Street, near 580th Ave. The vehicle involved had lost control, causing it to roll over and come to rest in the ditch. During the investigation of the crash, it was learned 4 juvenile…… read more »
MN Farmers Nearly Finished Planting According to the USDA
Minnesota farmers were able to take advantage of 6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 16th according to the USDA. Minnesota’s statewide corn planting was nearing completion at 95%, one day ahead of last year and over two weeks ahead of the 5 year average. Corn emergence reached 39%, 4 days…… read more »