The Minnesota State Patrol is fully equipped with body worn cameras as of May 5th. The statewide rollout of the Body Camera Project began December 1st, 2021 and was completed on time and within the projected budget. Col. Matt Langer, Chief of the Minnesota State Patrol said “Although we’d like to think every State Trooper…… read more »
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MN & Iowa Farmers Finally Made a Bit of Planting Progress Last Week
Some warmer and drier weather for Minnesota farmers yielded 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 8th, according to the USDA. Corn planting reached 9% complete, compared to 48% last year and the 5 year average of 81%. Soybean planting was 2% complete, compared to 59% last year and the 5 year…… read more »
Fairmont Man Found Dead on Side of The Road in Fairmont
Tuesday morning, at approximately 6:44am, Fairmont Police Officers responded to the 500 block of North Main Street in Fairmont for a welfare check on a male who was reportedly laying alongside the roadway next to a bicycle. Officers arrived shortly after and found a 53 year old man unresponsive. Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service was immediately…… read more »
Thompson Man Killed in Semi Collision Friday Morning
A Winnebago County man was killed after a pair of semis collided and caught fire at a rural intersection southwest of Algona on Friday Morning. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 49 year old Chad Bjork of Albert City was southbound on 70th Avenue in a 2000 Freightliner Semi, just before 9am Friday. As Bjork…… read more »
Frontline Employees Will Soon Be Able to Apply for Bonus Payments in Minnesota
The State of Minnesota has set up a website for you to keep track of the frontline worker bonus payments. The site says they are busy working on the online application system right now and when they are ready to accept applications, eligible workers will have 45 days to apply. Within 15 days after the…… read more »
Faribault County Commissioners Award More Bids for Courthouse Project
At the Faribault County Board meeting Tuesday, Public Works Director Mark Daly told the board the County parks are open and demand for reservations is high. A grant has been applied for which would provide for more camping spots. Daly also mentioned the recent heavy rains had made it necessary to temporarily close some roads…… read more »
Metal Detectors Installed to Increase Security At Mayo Clinic – Mankato
In an ongoing attempt to strengthen security at the Mayo Clinic Health Center in Mankato, the hospital has installed metal detectors at its busiest entrances. Detectors have been installed at both the emergency and specialty clinic entrances. The detectors were installed last week and are currently the only planned security change. Hospital officials said that…… read more »
Blue Earth Police Department Investigating After Calls of Someone Drilling Holes into Fuel Tanks
Just before 7am on Sunday, May 1st, the Blue Earth Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center for a report of a large amount of gasoline spilled on the pavement in the parking lot. After authorities arrived it was determined that a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, belonging to an employee of…… read more »
The FAA Investigating After Tuesday Night Plane Crash at the Mankato Airport
The FAA is in Mankato after authorities responded to a plane crash at the Mankato Regional Airport Tuesday night. Mankato Public Safety officials say the pilot, a 78 year old man, who was the only occupant of the plane, was attempting to land the plane shortly before 8pm. The pilot of the plane was reportedly…… read more »
Glen Gaylord Resigns From B.E. Council After Serving for More Than 20 Years
After more than 20 years on the Blue Earth City Council, Glen Gaylord submitted his resignation Monday night, leaving an open seat on the Council. As Gaylord had been Vice Mayor, after the council formally accepted his resignation, Mayor Rick Scholtes appointed Council Member Wendy Cole as Vice Mayor. The Council then voted to post…… read more »