A one vehicle accident Wednesday Afternoon on Interstate 90, east of Blue Earth, has claimed the life of a Michigan man. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, just before 1pm, a Freightliner Semi and Trailer, driven by a 56 year old man from Lansing, Michigan, was eastbound on I-90 at Mile Marker 127 in Emerald…… read more »
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Albertville Woman Killed in I-90 Accident Near Albert Lea
A woman was killed when a box truck blew a tire on I-90 near Albert Lea. Fifty one year old Michelle Lea Bermel, of Albertville, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which happened shortly after 9:15am, Wednesday in Bancroft Township. A Minnesota State Patrol crash report says the box truck Bermel was…… read more »
Faribault County FSA Office Reminds ARC/PLC Producers About Cover Crop Requirements
The Faribault County FSA Office would like to remind producers participating in the ARC/PLC program that you are required to provide some type of cover on your acres to ensure that there is not wind or water erosion occurring on those acres. Faribault County FSA Director Nicky Miranowski says there were some areas where replanting…… read more »
Farmers in Midst of Growing Season Waiting for More Rain
With June nearing its end, Minnesota farmers are in the peak of the growing season. Ag experts say that this is the time of year where the expected yield begins to come into view and that farmers are expecting a good outcome from this year’s crop, especially compared to last year’s drought filled growing season…… read more »
Some Rain Was Received Last Week, But Dry Conditions Continue to Hurt Crop Conditions in MN & Iowa
Producers in Minnesota averaged 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 25th, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Most of the state received light rain and higher than average temperatures. Topsoil moisture supplies were 46% short to very short. Subsoil moisture supplies were 45% short to very short. Corn began…… read more »
Five Fire Departments Help Extinguish Winnebago Fire
The Winnebago Fire Department responded to a large structure fire at around 2pm Tuesday at 835 Main Street South. The Amboy, Blue Earth, Delavan and Easton Fire Departments were also called in to help extinguish the blaze. Fire Fighters were at the scene for 5 ½ hours. There were no injuries reported and the building…… read more »
B.E. Council Discusses Mulitple Properties at Tuesday Night’s Meeting
Properties were the topic of discussion at the Blue Earth City Council meeting Tuesday night. First up was a public hearing on the abatement of the property at 620 E. 7th St. One resident did raise concerns over the conditions and the blocking of the sidewalk in front of the property. The Council voted unanimously…… read more »
Dry Conditions Sparking Concerns in MN & Iowa, According to the USDA
Producers averaged 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork in Minnesota for the week ending June 18th, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Some crops were showing stress from continued dry conditions as topsoil moisture supplies were rated 52% short to very short. Corn emergence was virtually complete at 99%. Corn condition was 67% good…… read more »
Westbound I-90 Exit Ramp to 169 near Blue Earth Now Closed Until Late July
Motorists are advised that the westbound Interstate 90 exit ramp to Highway 169 near Blue Earth is now closed until late July, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Westbound I-90 traffic traveling to northbound or southbound Highway 169 should exit at Highway 23, travel south on Highway 23 to Highway 16, and then go…… read more »
MN’s Unemployment Rate in April Remains Well Below National Average
Minnesota saw its labor force grow again in May as 8,700 workers entered the job market, the largest over the month labor force gain since June 2020 and the third straight month with a labor force increase. Employers added 7,770 new jobs in May and Minnesota’s labor force participation rate rose 0.1% to 68.2%. With…… read more »