A Minnesota Lake man was critically injured Sunday afternoon after the vehicle he was driving went off the road, into the ditch and rolled in Mapleton Township in Blue Earth County. 76 year old Joseph Edward Mazurkiewicz was taken to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. His condition Sunday evening was unknown. According to the Minnesota…… read more »
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Mankato Man Killed in Crash in Burnsville
Authorities say a 20-year-old Mankato man is dead after he was hit by three vehicles after running from a wrong-way crash on Interstate 35W in Burnsville early Saturday. The man, whose name has not yet been released, entered northbound I-35 at Crystal Lake Road while driving south before 3 a.m. Saturday. The State Patrol said…… read more »
Preuss Recognized in “4 Under 40” Program
Fairmont Economic Development Coordinator Linsey Preuss has been selected as one of four recipients of the “4 under 40” program that recognizes up and coming leaders in Martin County. Preuss started as an intern with the Faribault County Development Corporation and eventually became the executive director. She was there for seven years before starting her…… read more »
MN Pork Congress Trade Show Coming to Mankato
The Minnesota Pork Congress Trade Show is coming to Mankato for the first time. The event features a variety of trade show exhibitors, seminars and activities for pig farms and stakeholders. Minnesota port says that it is important to have the event in Mankato to provide a closer place for local hog farmers. The event…… read more »
Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Grants Through the AGRI Program
The state Department of Agriculture is encouraging Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers wanting to improve their livestock operations to apply for an additional round of the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Livestock Investment Grant Program. The AGRI Program’s Livestock Investment Grants help farmers and ranchers through monetary investment in facilities, infrastructure, and equipment. Applicants may…… read more »
Blue Earth Man Charged After Confessing to Sexual Relationship With a Minor Girl
A Blue Earth man confessed to “having a sexual relationship” with a girl when she was 13 and 14 years old, a criminal complaint says, resulting in 19 felony charges filed against him. Nineteen year old Isaiah Fred Richard Anderson, was charged Friday in Faribault County District Court. The complaint states Anderson called the Blue…… read more »
Blue Earth Residents to Soon Be Able to Apply for Permits and Licenses Online
Blue Earth City Administrator Mary Kennedy says the team at gogov has continued to work on building out an online permitting software that will allow permit and licensing applications to be made online, as well as send reminders for recurring permits such as dog and cat registration or ATV/Golf Cart Licenses. Gogov intends to have…… read more »
Active Living Coalition Presents Survey Findings to B.E. Council
After researching Blue Earth’s recreational needs for several years, the area’s Active Living Coalition presented a summary of their findings to the Council, also with members of the National Park Service. In a quest to improve biking and walking opportunities around town, the coalition applied for and received a technical grant from the National Park…… read more »
Faribault & Martin Counties Each Add 2 More COVID-19 Deaths in Latest Update
South Central Minnesota had four new COVID-19 fatalities confirmed Tuesday, bringing the region’s February death toll from the illness to 10. The deaths occurred in a Martin County resident between 65-69, Faribault County residents between 85-89, a Faribault County resident between 90-94 and a Martin County resident older than 100, according to the Minnesota Department…… read more »
B.E. Council Approves 4th Street Manhole Work
During the Council Meeting on Monday night, Blue Earth City Engineer Wes Brow talked about the condition of the manholes along 4th Street, from Galbraith to Holland Streets. The manholes were part of new construction 12 years ago, they have since deteriorated significantly due to corrosion resulting from an increase in pressure and effluent gas…… read more »