Wild Parsnip is becoming a growing problem across Faribault and Martin Counties. Faribault County Ag and Weed inspector Merrisa Lore told Commissioners she's receiving more complaints as the invasive plant continues to spread. She says controlling it has become difficult because roadside mowing is limited this time a ...

Construction is picking up on two major infrastructure projects in Blue Earth, with work now underway at both the Riverside Heights development and the Linton Street Reconstruction Project. City Engineer Ben Rosol told the Blue Earth City Council that crews with Holtmeier Construction continue working at Riverside Heig...

Faribault County recorded more births and fewer deaths in June compared to the same month a year ago, according to the County Recorder's monthly Vital Statistics Report. The report shows 10 births were recorded in June 2026, up from eight during June 2025. The number of deaths declined significantly, with 12 recorded i...

Corn and soybean crops in Minnesota and Iowa continue to show strong condition ratings as the growing season advances, according to the latest USDA National Agriculture Statistic Service Crop Progress Report released Monday. In Minnesota, 4% of the corn crop had reached the silking stage by July 5th, compared with 3% a...

A new report from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows the state's labor market is continuing to grow, but at a much slower pace than in recent years. The annual Minnesota Economic Trends report says employment remained positive through most of 2025 and into 2026, although job growth ha...

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