Category Archives: Local News

Minnesota's employment level, unemployment rate and labor force were stable in June, with metrics unchanged over the month, according to new data from the Department of Employment and Economic Develop...

A vacancy in Minnesota's 5 Judicial District will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Allison L Krehbiel, who is chambered in St. Peter.   Krehbiel was appointed as a district judge in Mar...

Residents of Delavan are asked to please limit water use from 6am Thursday to 12pm on Friday.   Due to the new filter plant start up process, the city needs to chlorinate the Water Plant on Thurs...

A motorcycle crash northeast of Minnesota Lake has claimed the life of a Waterville man.   According to the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday afternoon deputies responded to a motor...

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service has released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the weekend ending July 13th.   Minnesota corn silking reached 19%, 3 days beh...

According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, 37% of Minnesota remains affected by dry conditions, with less than 5% experiencing a drought. It comes even after several rounds of soaking rain, ...

Winnebago Industries has announced plans to close two of its manufacturing facilities in northeast Iowa, according to a notice posted on the Iowa WARN website.   The company will cease operations...

The Blue Earth City Council met on Monday where two Request for Proposals were brought to the council.   Public Works Director and Interim City Administrator Jamie Holland presented the council w...

The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday were presented with the comprehensive removal plan of the Rapidan Dam and restoration of the Blue Earth River channels, following a request for ...

The Blue Earth City Council met on Monday and took on the subject of having a police officer being in attendance for all meetings the council holds.   Earlier this year, the council had determine...