The City of Blue Earth Deer Control Program is set to continue for the 2025 season. Applicants 18 years of age and older and completion of a proficiency test is required. An application can be obtained from the link on the Blue Earth Police Departments Facebook page, by emailing the Archery Hunt Coordinator - Tharen H...

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has announced the appointment of four new members from Blue Earth, Waseca, Harmony and Albert Lea to its Board of Trustees, with their terms beginning in July. Mary Athey, Manager - Municipal Advisory at Baker Tilly, joins the board with extensive experience in economic d...

A motorcycle accident on Saturday night has claimed the life of a Wells man. According to the Faribault County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 11:55pm, a 911 call was received regarding a motorcycle crash at 600th Avenue and 195th Street in rural Wells. Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that a 20...

Authorities have released the name of a 16 year old Vernon Center girl who died in a two vehicle crash Thursday evening on 169 in Vernon Center. Gracelyn Jo Ziegler was driving southbound in a 2003 Honda Accord at 6:07pm, when the car and a northbound 2014 Ram pickup crashed near the highway's intersection with 150th S...

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending June 22nd. Field work included cutting hay and spraying. Above average temperatures spurred crop growth. All Minnesota corn was emerged, putting emergence one day ahead of average. Corn co...

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