Emerald ash borer has been discovered in the city of Mankato for the first time during a routine tree survey done by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. EAB is a tree killing larva that tunnels under the bark of ash trees and feeds on the part of the tree that moves nutrients up and down…… read more »
Category Archives: Local News
Heath and Human Services Reporting Higher Illnesses Than Usual Locally and Statewide
A trio of illnesses is circulating around Martin County. Community Health and Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties says it’s seeing high case rates of Influenza A, RSV and COVID-19. Public Health Sanitarian, Tim Langer, said that cases of those three are actually increasing throughout the country. He said that these illnesses, particularly influenza…… read more »
B.E. Council Discusses Street Projects for 2023
The Blue Earth City Council held their regular meeting on Monday to discuss the city street improvements and projects for 2023 and was presented to a room full of local residents. Improvements on Moore, Galbraith, Ramsey and Third Streets are planned, reconstructing 15 blocks over the course of next year. Bolton and Menk Engineer, Ben…… read more »
USDA Has Released the 2022 Crop Review for Minnesota
The USDA has released the 2022 Crop Review for Minnesota. According to the USDA, Minnesota had a cold, wet April, significantly delaying planting. As of May 1st, both corn and soybeans were still at 0 percent planted, in contrast to last year’s May 1st, progress of 54% and 20% respectively. Days suitable for fieldwork average…… read more »
USDA Releases Their 2022 Crop Review for Iowa
The USDA has released their 2022 Crop Review for Iowa on Tuesday. The USDA says that Iowa saw snow, rain and below average temperatures in April 2022, which delayed fieldwork and planting activities. The state did not see more than 2.8 days suitable for fieldwork until mid-May. By May 15th, Iowa farmers had made significant…… read more »
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Praises Deputy and Good Samaritan Who Helped an Elderly Man in a Ditch on Friday Night
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reached out via social media to praise a deputy and a good Samaritan who rescued an elderly man from a ditch over the weekend. The incident happened Friday night, when strong winds stirred up recent snowfall, causing white out conditions and freezing drizzle resulted in slippery road conditions. In a…… read more »
The Totals Are in From the 2022 You Can Make A Difference Campout!
The 26th Annual KBEW/Darling International You Can Make A Difference Campout wrapped up on Saturday. The number of food items donated totaled 2,500, with 1,333 of those items coming from the Blue Earth Area Elementary School. Also donated were a trailer load of toys that will be distributed this Saturday at the Blue Earth American…… read more »
Kiester to Receive $4 Million To Replace Pipes and Maintain Wastewater Plant
The City of Kiester will receive $4 million in federal funding to replace aging, damaged pipes and maintain its wastewater treatment plant. On Thursday, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced the funding, which comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants Program. A press release says multiple fracture,…… read more »
MCW Music Department Reaches Fundraising Goal for Guitar Classes
The Martin County West Music Department recently reached their funding goals for their Donors Choose campaign to benefit the school’s guitar skills class. Nearly $2,700 was donated by 25 donors, which will allow the district to purchase five brand new Taylor Big Baby acoustic guitars for that class and help get more students involved in…… read more »
One Person Injured in Monday Evening Accident in Faribault County
A two vehicle collision in Freeborn County injured one person on Monday. The Minnesota State Patrol says 72 year old John Bolinger of Albert Lea, was driving north on Highway 65 when he made contact with the northbound combine driven by 24 year old Aaron Nasinec of Wells. The State Patrol says the collision happened…… read more »