Minnesota gained 17,400 jobs in October, up 0.6% from September on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to numbers released on Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. All of that job growth came in Minnesota’s private sector. This is the 13th consecutive month of job gains in the state. Minnesota’s unemployment rate…… read more »
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BEA School Foundation to Hold Their Maroon and Gold Gala Fundraiser on Saturday
On Saturday, November 19th, the Blue Earth Area School Foundation will be holding it’s Maroon and Gold Gala, it’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The Gala will feature music, drinks, food, charitable donations, live auctions and more. The Maroon and Gold Gala’s focus is to raise money for events and supplies in the Blue Earth…… read more »
Slippery Conditions a Factor in Head on Crash North of Frost, that Injured 2 People on Monday
On Monday, shortly after 11am, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a head on crash on 470th Ave, on the north edge of Frost. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 1996 Kenworth semi tractor, pulling a trailer loaded with grain, on its side in the west ditch, with severe damage…… read more »
Many Farmers in MN & Iowa Wrapping Up Fieldwork Ahead of Average, According to the USDA
Minnesota had 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending November 13th, according to the USDA, as much of the state received significant rainfall. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 21% very short, 39% short, 40% adequate and 0% surplus. Corn harvested for grain reached 96%, on pace with last year and about two weeks…… read more »
Just a Reminder, Things to do to Prepare For Winter Weather
Much of Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa woke up to snow on Monday morning, the first snowfall of the season for many. As a reminder, her is a brief list of things to help prepare you and your family for the incoming cold and snowy weather. Winterize your home, using weather stripping and insulating windows…… read more »
Center for Specialty Care to Open Location in Armstrong Later in November
A new medical clinic will open in Armstrong later this month. Dr. Corey Welchlin of the Center for Specialty Care in Fairmont and his staff will begin seeing patients on November 21st. The clinic will be located in the former Mayo Health Systems Clinic building that was purchased by Dr. Greg Oleson. Dr. Oleson operates…… read more »
Second Half Taxes on Mobile Homes and Ag Land in Faribault County Due November 15th
Residents of Faribault County are reminded that second half taxes on mobile homes and agriculture land, where noted on your tax statement, are due by November 15th. All payments mailed should be postmarked by November 15th to avoid penalties. Payments should be sent to the Faribault County Treasurer’s Office at P.O. Box 130, Blue Earth…… read more »
Blue Earth Council Receives Update on Sod Concerns, approves Honorary Council Member Program
At the Blue Earth City Council Meeting this past Monday, the council discussed the 2022 Street Improvement Project. City Engineer Ben Rosol, of Bolton & Menk, said that the project is just about wrapped up, but that there is a concern a about the project contractor’s insufficient watering of newly planted sod. Rosol said he…… read more »
USDA Releases Crop Production Report for MN & Iowa
Minnesota corn production is forecast at 1.44 billion bushels according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistic Service – Crop Production report. Based on conditions as of November 1st, yields are expected to average 191.0 bushels per acre, up 1.0 bushels per acre from the October 1st forecast and up 14.0 bushels per acre from…… read more »
UHD Announces New Providers
United Hospital District in Blue Earth announced the addition of three new providers to their medical staff. In a press release, UHD says that Jia-Shyuan Su, MD has joined the Family Medicine department in the Blue Earth Clinic. Newly relocated from the Twin Cities area, Dr. Su is a Minnesota native and 2021 graduate of…… read more »