The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting no further COVID-19 related deaths and there are 102 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 up to 367,795.…… read more »
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Man Airlifted to HCMC Following Camper Fire in Blue Earth on Friday Morning
The Blue Earth Fire Department responded to a camper/garage fire at 710 West First Street in Blue Earth on Friday morning. The fire call came in just after 8am. A man staying in the camper was airlifted to the Hennepin County Medical Center for treatment of burns and smoke inhalation. Fire Department…… read more »
MDH Reports Another 1,453 Coronavirus Cases and 12 Deaths on Friday
Minnesota Health Officials reported on Friday 1,453 new cases of the coronavirus and 12 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,216 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,377 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 585,677 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Reports 398 New Coronavirus Cases and 18 Deaths on Friday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health shows 18 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and there are 398 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 up to…… read more »
Mask Wearing To End in Minnesota No Later than July 1st, Gov Walz Said on Thursday
By July 1st, the mask wearing mandate and other restrictions for public indoor spaces will be lifted in Minnesota under a plan released by Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday. The mask mandate could be lifted sooner depending on COVID-19 vaccination rates. The governor’s plan rolls back remaining capacity restrictions on businesses and social activities…… read more »
Faribault County Has Received 2 Applications for a New County Attorney
Faribault County is continuing its search for a new County Attorney. The County Board was informed this week that the County has received two applications to fill the position. The search for the new County Attorney became necessary when Kathyryn Karjala submitted her resignation in April. The effective date of Karjala’s resignation is…… read more »
MDH Reports 1,661 New Coronavirus Cases and 13 Deaths on Thursday
Minnesota health officials reported Thursday 1,661 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 7,204 people have died because of the virus. A total of 4,376 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 584,227 cases have been confirmed in…… read more »
Iowa Adds 711 New Coronavirus Cases and 2 More Deaths on Thursday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 2 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and there 711 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 up to 366,842.…… read more »
3 Arrested Following Search Warrant Execution in rural Blue Earth
Three people have been arrested after a search by Law Enforcement in Faribault County. On Monday, just before 2pm, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 36178 90th Street, Blue Earth. The search warrant was applied for further the investigation of a reported burglary and theft. Arrested were 24 year…… read more »
Despite Cooler Temps, MN Farmers Make Good Planting Progress Last Week
Below normal temperatures persisted last week in Minnesota and farmers have 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 2nd according to the USDA. During the week, Minnesota farmers were able to plant over 40% of their expected corn crop for a total of 60% planted, 2 days behind last year, but…… read more »