Category Archives: Local News
Two Injured in Two Vehicle Accident North of Blue Earth on Friday Morning
A woman and young boy from Winnebago were injured in a two vehicle crash on Highway 169, north of Blue Earth on Friday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 7:58am, a 2012...
Nov 04, 2024
Former Albert Lea High School Coach, Accused of Having Sex With a Student, Takes a Plea Deal
A former high school coach, accused of having sex with a student, is taking a plea deal. Thirty five year old Richard John Polley, of Albert Lea, was charged in January 2022 with third degree criminal...
Nov 04, 2024
Amboy Man Injured in I-90 Accident Near MN/South Dakota Border
An Amboy man was injured in a one vehicle accident on Thursday Afternoon on Interstate 90 in Rock County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 12:52pm, a 2023 Chevy Silverado, dri...
Nov 01, 2024
Daylight Saving Time Ends This Sunday
Don't forget that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd, at 2am. Remember to set your clock back one hour before you turn in on Saturday night. If you're having trouble remembering w...
Nov 01, 2024
B.E. Council Approves Bid for Water Treatment Facility Improvements
The Blue Earth City Council met on Monday and received the bid evaluation for the water treatment facility improvements. Six bids were received ranging between $16.6 million and $25.2 million. T...
Oct 30, 2024
Faribault County Sheriff's Office Holding Trunk or Treat Events Around the County on Halloween Night
The Faribault County Sheriff's Office invites everyone to their trunk or treat event being held Thursday around the county. Deputies will be at the following locations around the county on Halloween, ...
Oct 30, 2024
Three Injured in Two Vehicle Accident South of Mapleton on Saturday
Three people were injured in a two vehicle accident late Saturday afternoon, south of Mapleton. According to the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 5:18pm, a 1994 Ford Ranger, driven...
Oct 29, 2024
B.E. Council Votes to Continue Looking for Financing for the Tiny Home Proposal
The Blue Earth City Council met on Monday and received an update from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority on the tiny home proposal. The HRA is still working on the financing for the project...
Oct 29, 2024
USDA Says MN Soybean Harvest is Complete and MN's Corn, Iowa's Soybeans and Corn Nearly Complete
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending October 27th. Harvest was winding down and some fall small grain ...
Oct 29, 2024
B.E. Residents Encouraged to Complete Blue Earth Housing Survey
Residents of Blue Earth are encouraged to take a few minutes to complete the City of Blue Earth Housing Survey, which is being conducted by Minnesota State University - Mankato Students in the Urban S...
Oct 24, 2024
