Winnebago has a new Mayor as Scott Robertson was sworn in on Tuesday night. Robertson won as a write in candidate last fall. Tim Hynes was sworn in as a member of the City Council. The Council also set up committee assignments for the year. The Council also approved the bid for the repairs…… read more »
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MDH Reports 1,504 New Coronavirus Cases and 50 More Deaths
Minnesota health officials reported on Wednesday 1,504 new cases of the coronavirus and 50 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health 5,774 people have died because of the virus. A total of 3,693 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 440,354 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Reports 1,845 New COVID-19 Cases and 10 More Deaths on Wednesday
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 10 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 1,845 new cases have been reported. The number of new positive tests brings the total number of positive tests up to 299,910. The data shows there have been 4,232 total deaths from the coronavirus…… read more »
Two Winnebago Residents Injured in I-90 Accident early on Tuesday Morning
Two Winnebago residents were injured in an accident on I-90 early this morning, north of Bricelyn. The Minnesota State Patrol says two vehicles, both westbound on the interstate, collided at 12:41am. According to the report, 62 year old Maria Vargas, of Winnebago, was the driver of one of the vehicles. Vargas and her…… read more »
New BEA School Board Members Sworn in on Monday Night
The three individuals elected to the Blue Earth Area School Board in November were sworn in on Monday night. Jeff Eckles, Ted Armon and Lindsay Mensing all took the oath of office at the school board’s monthly meeting. Susie Rosenau was chosen as Board Chairman for the year and Sara Hauskins was selected…… read more »
MDH Reports 1,335 New Coronavirus Cases and 13 Deaths on Tuesday
Minnesota health Officials reported on Tuesday 1,335 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 5,724 people died because of the virus. A total of 3,660 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 438,867 cases have been confirmed in…… read more »
Iowa Reports 1,199 New Coronavirus Cases and 83 More Deaths
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health shows 83 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 1,199 new cases have been reported. The number of new positive tests reported brings the total number up to 298.065. The data shows there have been 4,222 deaths from the virus in the state…… read more »
MDH Reports 980 New Coronavirus Cases and 4 More Deaths on Monday
Minnesota Health Officials reported Monday that 980 new cases of the coronavirus and 4 more deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 5,711 people have died because of the virus. A total of 3,655 of those deaths have occurred in long term care facilities. A total of 437,552 cases have been confirmed…… read more »
Iowa Adds 425 New Coronavirus Cases and 1 More Death
The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 1 more Iowan had died from COVID-19 and 425 new coronavirus cases have been reported. The data shows there have been 4,139 total deaths from the coronavirus in the state so far. Of those deaths, 1,680 were residents of long term care facilities.…… read more »
Prairie Lakes Transit to Again Charge a Fare Starting Feb 1st
Starting on February 1st, riders who use the Prairie Lakes Transit Bus Service will again have to pay a fare to ride the bus. Faribault County Commissioner John Roper said the County Board made the decision this week to again charge to ride the bus starting next month. The County had received funding…… read more »