A $63 million bond referendum to build a new school building in Sherburn for all Martin County West students in preschool through 12th Grade failed on Tuesday, with unofficial numbers coming in at 911 “No” votes and 861 “Yes” votes. A second request for a new auditorium and gym for an additional $9 million also…… read more »
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Alden – Conger Operating Levy Passed By Voters on Tuesday
An operating levy has gotten the green light from voters in the Alden-Conger Public School District. The referendum passed by a vote of 276 “Yes” to 187 “No” on Tuesday. The school district says that will increase its operating levy authority to $1,194 per student for 10 years, meaning another $557,000 of additional revenue annually.…… read more »
Area Iowa Election Results From Tuesday
City and school board elections were held across the state of Iowa on Tuesday and in our area, Dustin Sobolik, Lupe Kollasch and Mark Geerdes defeated three other candidates to win seats on the Swea City Council. Ryan Harms and Alex Sauve won a six way contest for two seats on the Fenton City Council.…… read more »
B.E. Council Held a Public Hearing for 2024 Street and Utility Improvements on Monday Night
The Blue Earth City Council met in regular session on Monday and held the Public Improvement Hearing for the 2024 street and utility improvements. A large crowd of residents affected by the improvements attended to get the details and ask questions regarding the plans on the full reconstruction on Rice, First and Second Streets at…… read more »
Soybean Harvest Almost Complete and Corn Harvest Nearing 90% Complete in MN & Iowa, According to the USDA
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending November 5th. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, bailing stalks and hauling manure. In Minnesota, the corn crop harvested for grain reached 86% and moisture content at harvest averaged 18%. Iowa’s…… read more »
Kossuth County Board Sets Public Hearing for Hazardous Liquids Pipeline
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors set the date and time for a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance that would regulate the transportation of hazardous liquids through a pipeline during a special meeting this past Thursday. The board set the public hearing for 10am on Tuesday,…… read more »
B.E. Council Discusses Safety and Security Measures and Approves Purchase of Former Wells Fargo Building
The Blue Earth City Council continued their special city council meeting from October 23rd on Wednesday afternoon in a closed session to certain safety and security measures for city staff and also a possible real estate transaction. Discussions at these closed sessions was the matter of access by the public to city employees and elsewhere,…… read more »
Faribault County FSA Director Reminds Producers to Check CRP Acres
Producers participating in CRP are encouraged to take a look at their CRP acres to make sure that they are in compliance before the winter weather hits. Faribault County FSA Executive Director Nicki Miranowski says there have been issues this year with volunteer trees and reminds producers that no trees allowed on CRP land. With…… read more »
Corn Harvest in MN and Iowa 3/4 Complete, According to the USDA
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the Crop Progress Report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending October 29th. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, baling stalks and hauling manure. In Minnesota, the corn crop harvested for grain reached 75% and moisture content at harvest averaged 18%. In…… read more »
Gov Walz Signs Executive Order to Base State Government Hiring on Experience & Skills Rather Than College Degree Requirements
On Monday, Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order eliminating college degree requirements for over 75% of state government jobs. The executive order will open job opportunities for more people and make it easier for people in Minnesota to choose state service. Throughout his time in office, the Governor has advocated for funding for alternatives…… read more »