The Blue Earth Area School Board discussed new tennis courts at their meeting on Monday night. The tennis court committee, made up of three Blue Earth City Council Members and three School Board Members, along with some city and school administrators, decided to go with eight courts at the school property and split the cost…… read more »
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Road Construction to Begin This Week on County Road 7 in Mapleton
Motorists are advised that construction is beginning on County Road 7 in Mapleton. While the road will remain open to traffic, drivers will se shoulder closures and lane shifts due to hydrant relocation and sidewalk construction on Central Avenue, between Borchert Street and Lincoln Street in Mapleton. This is part of a larger project to…… read more »
Mayo Clinic in Albert Lea Announces $15 Million Renovation and Modernization Project
Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea leaders on Thursday announced a $15 million investment to the Albert Lea campus to enhance and modernize several departments. The project will come in three phases and Dr. Sumit Bhagra, the site lead physician for Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea and Austin, estimated the upgrades to…… read more »
Precipitation and Cooler Temps Limit Farmers in MN & Iowa Last Week
Lingering cooler than normal temperatures and additional precipitation across much of the state resulted in another week of minimal fieldwork, with only 0.2 days suitable for fieldwork last week in Minnesota, according to the USDA. Snow continued to melt and fields remained wet and muddy. All crops remained at 0% planted, wells behind the progress…… read more »
MN House DFL Proposes Their Plan for the $9.3 Million Surplus
The Minnesota’s Legislatures’ DFL controlled House of Representatives have put forward their plan with how to deal with the state’s nearly $9.3 billion dollar surplus. The proposal comes as DFL and GOP lawmakers are offering different outlooks on the state’s surplus, with Senate Republicans passing their tax cut measure last Thursday in a 42-24 vote.…… read more »
Fblt Co Sheriff’s Dept Seeking Grants for Protective Equipment
The Faribault County Sheriff’s Department is seeking a grant to help facilitate the purchase of more protective equipment for their officers and for officers around the county. Chief Deputy Scott Adams said that the department is asking for approval to apply for a $10,000 grant from the Huisman Family Fund. The money would be used…… read more »
B.E. Council Moving Forward With Animal Control for the City
The Blue City Council met Monday evening and in addition to regular agenda items, the Council reviewed and discussed a draft proposal for the city’s animal control. City Administrator Mary Kennedy reported that she has been attempting to connect with the Faribault County Humane Society regarding the proposal but has yet to receive a response.…… read more »
B.E. Council Discusses 7th St. Home Condition and Receives Update on Last Year’s Construction Projects
The Blue Earth City Council met Monday evening and in addition to regular agenda items, the council reviewed a letter from a concerned property owner regarding the conditions of the home located at 510 E 7th Street. After discussing the home’s currant appearance and condition of the property, the council voted to move forward with…… read more »
Martin County Commissioners Review Draft to Senators for Justice Center Funding
The Martin County Commissioners considered a letter of support for the County’s request for senate congressional directed spending for the proposed Public Safety and Justice Center during its meeting on Tuesday. As part of previous board action to pursue federal funding through the senate congressional directed spending request in the amount of $3.5 million for…… read more »
B.E. Council Discusses Bonds at Monday Nights Meeting
The Blue Earth City Council met Monday night for their first meeting for April. Jessica Green was on hand from Northland Securities to present the bonding summary for the electric revenue bonds. Green reported that the bonds were priced last Thursday and resulted in $4.25 million. The Matthew Baartz property was discussed again. After additional…… read more »