The city of Blue Earth will again conduct the deer control program this year. With the assistance of the Department of Natural Resources, the city will offer a controlled archery hunt in designated areas. Hunting is by special permit only, with only 20 permits being issued. The program will be conducted September 17th through December…… read more »
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MN & Iowa Farmers See Most of Last Week Suitable for Fieldwork
Minnesota farmers had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 24th, according to the USDA. Weekend rain provided some much needed moisture in some areas, but more rain would be welcome throughout most of the state. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 24% short to very short, 70% adequate and 6% surplus. Corn…… read more »
Mayo Clinic Mankato Nurses Vote to Cut Ties with MN Nurses Union
Nurses from the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato voted to no longer be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association union. The vote followed a petition by more than 200 nurses that showed an interest in discontinuing a connection between the association and Mayo nurses. According to a statement released by the association following the…… read more »
Welcome Man Arrested for Outstanding Warrants Sunday Night in Winnebago
Sunday at approximately 9:18pm, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Earth Police Department and Winnebago Police Department worked together to capture 25 year old Christian Jogodzinske, of Welcome, for outstanding warrants. Local agencies received information that Jogodzinske was coming to Winnebago and deputies observed him driving a vehicle northbound on Highway 169. When deputies pulled…… read more »
Mayo Clinic Nurses in Mankato Voting Monday to Strip Nurses Union of Representation Powers
Nurses from the Mayo Clinic Heath System in Mankato vote Monday on whether to stay represented with the Minnesota Nurses Association union. The request seeking to end MNA union officials bargaining powers at the Mayo Clinic was signed by more than two hundred nurses in the bargaining unit, more than enough needed to trigger a…… read more »
UHD Named One of the Top 200 Workplaced in MN by the Star Tribune
United Hospital District has been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The award is based on feedback from an employee satisfaction survey conducted earlier this year by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on…… read more »
Minnesota’s Unemployment Rate Drops to New Record Low in June
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says Minnesota’s unemployment rate for the month of June dropped to a new record low of 1.8%, the lowest it’s been since tracking began in 1976. DEED says the lowest pre-pandemic unemployment rate was 2.5% in early 1999. Nationally, the unemployment rate stayed the same at 3.6%.…… read more »
Faribault County Commissioners Discuss Improvements at County Parks
At this week’s Faribault County Commissioners meeting it was reported that a discussion was recently held with a representative from the Minnesota Department of Health. Commissioner Bill Groskreutz said the department of health is recommending a number of improvements that need to be made at both Piehl’s Park and Woods Lake Park, especially with water…… read more »
B.E. Council Discusses Garbage Pickup and Holds First Reading of Farm Animal Ordinance Change
The Blue Earth City Council talked about garbage collection in the City at Monday night’s meeting. The discussion originated from concerns about the wear and tear large garbage trucks have on city streets. The city is considering organized collection, which could allow the council to mitigate the size and number of garbage trucks in Blue…… read more »
Wells Truck Driver Involved in Fatal I-94 Crash on Friday Afternoon
A truck driver from Wells was involved in a fatal crash on I-94 Friday Afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says three people died when their Ford Edge was pinned between two semi trucks. Killed were 65 year old Robert Correll and 63 year old Linda Correll both of Ham Lake and 89 year old Shirley…… read more »