Category Archives: Local News

Corn and soybean crops in Minnesota and Iowa continue to show strong condition ratings as the growing season advances, according to the latest USDA National Agriculture Statistic Service Crop Progress...

A new report from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows the state's labor market is continuing to grow, but at a much slower pace than in recent years.   The annua...

The City of Blue Earth is accepting applications for its 2026 Deer Control Program, a special archery hunt aimed at managing the local deer population. The hunt will run from September 19th through De...

An Iowa man was injured Tuesday morning after the semi he was driving rolled into the median on westbound Interstate 90 in Faribault County.   According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crashed...

Beginning with the 2026 crop year, new provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will change how the Farm Service Agency handles payment limitations for some farm businesses.   Faribault Count...

Minnesota and Iowa crops remain in good condition as the growing season moves into a critical stage, according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Progress report for the ...

A 44 year old man was seriously injured in an ATV crash Sunday, just northeast of Easton after the throttle reportedly became stuck while he was doing yard work.   Emergency responders were calle...

A Winnebago couple were two of six people injured in a three vehicle crash Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 22 and Nicollet County Road 1 in Nicollet County.   The Minnesota State ...

A Blue Earth man is facing felony charges after authorities say he stabbed his cousin during a domestic disturbance earlier this month.   Thirty three year old Arturo Martinez Jr. is charged with...

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, released Thursday, shows drought conditions remain a concern across much of Minnesota, while Iowa experienced modest improvement during the past week.   In...