Motorists are advised that the eastbound and westbound lane closures on I-90 between Sherburn and Fairmont will be temporarily removed on Monday, June 27th until Tuesday, July 5th, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The lanes restrictions will resume on July 5th, when milling and paving operations are expected to begin. Construction on I-90…… read more »
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Fairmont Seeking Public Input on Ways to Revamp Gomsrud Park
The City of Fairmont is seeking the public’s input on ways in which it can revamp Gomsrud Park. City Engineer Troy Nemmers said, for the 2022 budget, the Council included $30,000 to hire a consultant to look at park planning for Gomsrud Park. He said it’s apparent that the park needs improvement. The pavement also…… read more »
Winnebago Industries Completed Nearly 1,400 Mile Journey in an All Electric Motorhome Earlier this Month
Winnebago Industries, earlier this month, completed a more than 1,300 mile journey with the new all electric zero emission motorhome, the first known trip over 1000 miles by an all electric RV. The e-RV was introduced back in January at the Florida RV Super Show by the company’s Advanced Technology Group as a fully functional,…… read more »
More Charges are Filed Against Good Thunder Man, Accused of Kill Man With a Hammer
Charges continue to pile up against the man accused of attacking a Good Thunder metal artist last year, the latest related to incidents at the Blue Earth County Jail in May and June. Thirty year old Brandon Lee McMurtrey is set to stand trial on October 4th for the alleged hammer attack on artist Arnie…… read more »
Bricelyn Man Kills in I-90 Crash on Tuesday
A Bricelyn man was killed Tuesday Afternoon in a 3 vehicle crash on Interstate 90, just east of Blue Earth, about 5pm. Authorities say a 2004 Ford F-150 was eastbound on the interstate when it collided with an eastbound 1978 Chevy Nova driven by 80 year old John Brooks of Bricelyn. Brooks’ vehicle then crossed…… read more »
B.E. Council Approves Amended Chicken Ordinance and Finalizes Humane Society Agreement
Tuesday’s night’s Blue Earth City Council meeting was a quick and efficient affair with a light agenda. City Attorney David Frundt provided a 2nd reading of an amended chicken ordinance, which was unanimously approved by the Council. Frundt also presented the 1st draft of an agreement with the Baseball Association regarding field mowing. The Council…… read more »
Favorable Weather Allows Plenty of Suitable Days for Fieldwork in MN & Iowa Last Week, According to the USDA
Favorable weather conditions allowed Minnesota farmers 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork last week, according to the USDA. Corn emergency was at 97%. Corn condition was rated 1% very poor, 2% poor, 32% fair, 53% good and 12% excellent. Soybean planted was 97% complete. Soybean emergence was at 83%, 21 days behind last year and 8…… read more »
Blue Earth Man Sentenced For Two Sexual Assaults
Last Tuesday, June 14th, Aron Goshorn, of Blue Earth, was sentenced for sexually assaulting 2 girls under the age of 14. Goshorn was originally charged on July 7th, 2021 with 1st and 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct. As a result of a plea negotiation, he pleaded guilty on April 4th to one count of 3rd…… read more »
No Injuries Reported in Car/Tractor Accident on Sunday Evening
Sunday evening, just after 6pm, the Faribault County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident, involving a tractor on 250th Street, near Bass Lake. Twenty year old James McGill of Delavan, was traveling west on 250th Street, when he attempted to pass a 1949 Massy-Harris tractor driven by 42 year old Joseph Bown,…… read more »
Saturday Evening Fire Damages Blue Earth Home
On Saturday, about 6pm, the Blue Earth Fire Department responded to a house fire at 401 South Galbraith in Blue Earth. Upon arrival, the south side of the home was fully engulfed in flames and the fire was beginning to spread to the attic, which ended up sustaining significant damage, as well as to the…… read more »