Two people were injured in a one vehicle accident east of Winnebago on Monday Afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol was at approximately 3:37pm on Monday involving a 2002 GMC Yukon driven by 50 year old Shane Gregory Goskeson of Blue Earth. Goskeson was traveling eastbound on Highway 109, near 375th Ave in Prescott Township, when…… read more »
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Wells City Council Hears Concerns About Side by Side and Golf Cart Usage at Council Meeting
At the Wells City Council meeting Monday night, concerns were brought up regarding side by side and golf cart usage around town. The main issues seem to be traffic violations, underage operators of side by sides and golf carts zooming around the parks, especially after sporting events at both Thompson and Half Moon Parks. Police…… read more »
MN & Iowa Farmers Nearing Planting Completion as Drought Concerns Grow in Some Areas
Producers in Minnesota averaged 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending June 11th, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Some areas of the state have become very dry and need rain with topsoil moisture supplies rated 41% short to very short and 59% adequate to surplus. Corn emergence reached 94% complete,…… read more »
The Totals are in from the Jam the Food Shelf in June Event
The 14th Annual KBEW/Darling Ingredients Jam the Food Shelf in June event was held Friday, June 9th, at the Cedar Inn Drive-in on Highway 169 in Blue Earth. In total, $3,721 in cash and 592 food items were donated. Everyone involved in the event would like to thank those who donated. Plans are in the…… read more »
Michigan Based Emerald Fire Farms to Open First Retail Cannabis Facility in MN in Fairmont
Minnesota’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana has allowed Michigan based Emerald Fire Farms to purchase its first location in Minnesota. Plans are in the works to open the retail cannabis facility at 2237 N. State St. in Fairmont later this year. Emerald Fire Farms President, John Siggerud, has ties to Minnesota as he’s originally from…… read more »
Wells Family Receives Presidential Volunteer Service Award
A Wells family has received a presidential recognition for their work with foreign exchange students. John and Cindy Herman have been hosting foreign exchange students since 1999 and have now been recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The Herman family was part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bridge USA program, which gives high…… read more »
Blue Earth Council Approves Senior Center Sidewalk Replacement
At Monday’s Blue Earth City Council meeting, the council approved the replacement of the Senior Center sidewalk along both Seventh Street and the Center’s parking lot, which is becoming a safety hazard. The project’s cost estimate is at around $20,000 and it will be completed as part of this year’s Street Improvement Project. The Council…… read more »
B.E. Council Approves Bond Sale to Finance Street & Utility Projects
Monday night, the Blue Earth City Council passed Resolution 23-14 in the sale of just over $5 million worth of general obligation bonds to finance street improvements and related utility projects, as wells as the acquisition of capital equipment. The city received 6 bids, ranging from 3.49% to 3.88% interest rate. The winning bid for…… read more »
Hot and Dry Weather Helping Farmers Wrap Up Planting in MN & Iowa
Above average temps and little precipitation resulted in 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork across Minnesota for the week ending June 4th, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork consisted of planting, replanting, applying chemicals and fertilizers and cutting hay. Lack of rain has some producers concerned about small grains and pastures. Corn planting…… read more »
Minnesota’s Exports Grow for 8th Consecutive Month in the 1st Quarter of 2023
Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced on Tuesday that exports of manufactured, agricultural and mining goods from Minnesota were valued at $6.6 billion in the first quarter of 2023, outpacing national growth. This is Minnesota’s eight consecutive quarter of export growth. At 9% annually, Minnesota’s exports grew…… read more »