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 »
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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 »
3 Fire Departments Respond to Friday Night Fire in Winnebago
Friday evening, about 11pm, the Winnebago Fire Department responded to a house fire at 233 2nd St. NW. When firefighters arrived, the house and garage were fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews remained on the scene throughout the night. The fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshall’s Office. Assisting at the scene were…… read more »
Totals Released From the Jam the Food Shelf in June Event
Thursday was the 13th Annual KBEW-Darling International Jam the Food Shelf in June event at the Cedar Inn in Blue Earth. During the event, 497 food items were collected, in addition to $4,377 in cash donations. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the event.… read more »
Lane Restrictions on 169 Between Blue Earth and Elmore to be Removed on Saturday, June 18th
Construction on Highway 169 between Blue Earth and Elmore is nearly complete and lane restrictions are expected to be removed on Saturday, June 18th, according to MnDOT. The project, which began in late April, included resurfacing nine miles of Highway 169. The project also included culvert repairs, adding centerline and edge line rumble strips and…… read more »
Minnesota’s Unemployment Rate Now at 2%, a New Record Low
Minnesota’s unemployment rate has dropped to a new record low. May’s unemployment rate now sits at 2% according to new data released Friday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. That is the lowest since tracking began in 1976. DEED says the decline in the unemployment rate is entirely due to people moving…… read more »
Gas Prices in MN & Iowa Up Slightly This Week
Heading into the third weekend in June, AAA reports that gas prices in Minnesota and Iowa are up slightly from last week. The average price in Minnesota is $4.75 per gallon, up a penny from last week and in Iowa, the average price per gallon is $4.74, up 2 cents from a week ago. Georgia…… read more »
Blue Earth Man Accused of Sexual Misconduct With a 15 Year Old Girl
A Blue Earth man is accused of sexual misconduct with a minor. Thirty year old Andrew Allen Iverson was charged with felony 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct in Faribault County District Court. A criminal complaint says Iverson’s wife discovered his old cellphone and found messages from November 2021 between Iverson and a 15 year old…… read more »
Swea City Man Sufferes Possible Life Threatening Injuries in Motorcycle Accident
A Swea City man had to be transported by Air Ambulance following a motorcycle accident early Tuesday Morning. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle accident, with one person involved, just before 3am Tuesday. Swea City Ambulance and Fire were dispatched to the scene, near the intersection…… read more »