Category Archives: Local News
Good Thunder's Mayor Sentenced on Conflict of Interest Charge
Good Thunder's longtime mayor was sentenced to probation and community service Tuesday related to a conflict of interest charge dating back to 2022. Sixty eight year old Robert John Anderson received ...
Jan 15, 2025
Blue Earth Man Arrested Following Investigation of Stolen Mail in MN & Iowa
A Blue Earth man has been arrested for alleged mail theft and fraud. According to the Blue Earth Police Department, residents in Faribault County and Clear Lake, Iowa had previously reported incidents...
Jan 13, 2025
Two Blue Earth Area Students Honored as Triple A Award Winners
Blue Earth Area High School Seniors Madelyn Ferguson and Jacob Grandgenett have been honored with the prestigious Academic, Arts and Athletic (Triple A) Award. This recognition is awarded to stu...
Jan 13, 2025
USDA Releases 2024 Crop Production Summary for MN & Iowa
The USDA, National Agricultural Statistic Service released the 2024 Crop Production Summary for Minnesota and Iowa. Corn for grain production in Minnesota for 2024 was estimated at 1.35 billion bushel...
Jan 13, 2025
Bravo Zulu House Launches a Live Construction Cam
The Bravo Zulu House in rural Winnebago has launched a live construction camera, sponsored by Sit Investment, offering the public a unique way to watch the real time progress of the sober home for vet...
Jan 10, 2025
MN Gas Prices Rise Week to Week
Gas prices in Minnesota are up 8 cents from last week. Minnesotans are now paying an average of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded. According to AAA, the price is 13 cents higher than this ti...
Jan 10, 2025
Faribault County Board Swears in New Commissioner at First Meeting of 2025
The Faribault County Board of Commissioner met for the first time in 2025 on Tuesday morning where, before the meeting, newly elected commissioner Gertrude Paschek was sworn in and re-elected commissi...
Jan 09, 2025
City of Blue Earth Holding an Open House for the New City Hall on Feb 3rd
The City of Blue Earth will be holding an open house event at its newly completed City Hall, located at 201 East 7th Street, on Monday, February 3rd, at 3pm. This event is open to the public and all r...
Jan 09, 2025
Blue Earth Council Receives Update on Possible Grants for Linton Street Project
The Blue Earth City Council received an update on the future Linton Street Project from City Engineer Ben Rosol on Monday. Rosol said the planning stages continue to move forward and that the City is ...
Jan 08, 2025
Blue Earth Area is Looking for Host Families for the American Exchange Program
Once again this year the Blue Earth Area High School is participating in the American Exchange Program, where graduating Seniors will be able to see a different area of the United State for a week thi...
Jan 08, 2025
