Beginning Monday, full depth reclamation will begin on Faribault County Highway 11 from Highway 16 to 150th Street, followed by Highway 17, from Highway 16 to Frost and Highway 23 from Highway 16 to Bricelyn, according to Faribault County Public Works. The bituminous will be ground up and reset through the winter until paving can…… read more »
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Latest USDA Crop Production Report Expects Corn and Soybean Yields to be Down From Last Year
The latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Crop Production report shows Minnesota corn production is forecast at 1.47 billion bushels, up slightly from last year. Based on conditions as of October 1st, yields are expected to average 179.0 bushels per acre, down 1.0 bushel per acre from the September 1st forecast and down 16.0…… read more »
Fblt Co License Bureau Office Manager Clears Up Confusion About the Driver’s License for All Initiative
The Driver’s License for All initiative that took effect on October 1st eliminates the need to show proof of legal presence in the United States to get a standard Minnesota Class D Driver’s License, Instruction Permit or Standard Identification (ID) card. Faribault County License Bureau Office Manager Amy Wachlin says there’s been some confusion regarding…… read more »
Second Half Taxes on Commercial, Residential and Personal Property Due Monday, October 16th
Residents of Faribault County are reminded that second half taxes on commercial, residential and personal property, where noted on your statement, are due by Monday, October 16th. All payments mailed should be postmarked on or before the due date to avoid penalties. Payments should be sent to the Faribault County Treasurer’s Office, at P.O. Box…… read more »
B.E. Discusses “Snow Emergency” Proposal
The topic of winter and snow was discussed at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday, as City Administrator Mary Kennedy presented the snowplowing policy draft to the council. The major change in this proposal would be the issuing of a “Snow Emergency”. According to the draft, “Emergency” means any condition on any public…… read more »
UHD Board Member Larry Anderson Named Minnesota Hospital Association’s Trustee of the Year
United Hospital District and Clinics Board Member Larry Anderson has been awarded the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) Trustee of the Year Award for 2023. The MHA’s Trustee of the Year Award honors a board member of a hospital or health system who has contributed significantly to the health of the community by providing leadership and…… read more »
Delegation of Senators to Visit Fairmont, Blue Earth and Lewisville on Thursday
A delegation of Senators will be in the area Thursday morning. The group, led by Capital Investment Committee Chair Senator Sandy Pappas and Vice Chair Senator Susan Pha, will make stops in Blue Earth, Fairmont and Lewisville. The three cities are seeking funding from the state for projects to benefit their respective communities. The group…… read more »
BEA Survey’s Due Back on Friday, September 29th
This past spring the Blue Earth Area School District reviewed the condition of each of the schools, assessing building infrastructure, major building systems (electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling), safety features, and educational space needs. A Community Facility Task Force reviewed these findings and identified options on how best to address these needs and a survey…… read more »
Two Teens Facing Assault Charges Following Weekend Incident in Swea City
Two teenagers are facing charges after authorities responded to an incident in Swea City this past weekend. Around 2:45am Saturday, the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office received a call for assistance from a home in Swea City. Upon arrival, Deputies conducted a brief investigation and arrested 19 year old Bam Bam Blaze and 18 year old…… read more »
South Dakota Man Injured in a Car/Semi Crash on Hwy 169, Near I-90 on Monday Afternoon
A South Dakota man was injured in a 2 vehicle accident on Highway 169pm, at I-90 in Blue Earth on Monday Afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 12:18pm, at 2001 Honda Civic, driven by 25 year old Eder Gabriel Moreno Gonzalez, of Canisota, South Dakota, was traveling north bound on Highway 169…… read more »