Local News
Nearly all Corn in MN & Iowa Has Reached Silking Stage According to USDA
Minnesota corn development continues to move ahead, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report. As of Sunday, 96% of Minnesota corn was silking, while 66% had reached the dough stage and 16% was dented. Overall 71% of the state's corn was rated good to excellent. In Iowa, 97% of corn was silking, 69% was in the ...
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USDA Extends the Application Deadline for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
Farmers now have more time to apply for federal disaster assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for Stages 1 and 2 of the program to September 30th, 2026. The program provides more than $16 billion in assistance to farmer who suffered qu...
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Farrowing Barn and Pigs Lost in Fire Near Bricelyn on Friday Afternoon
A large hog barn fire near Bricelyn Friday afternoon resulted in the loss of one farrowing barn and 624 pigs. The Faribault County Sheriff's Office received the 911 call around 1:44pm after Frost Fire Chief Nick Olson spotted the fire while passing the hog site at 49391 110th Street. The fire was contained to the south...
Aug 10, 2026
Polling Location for Changed for Primary Tuesday for Foster Township and City of Walters Residents
Attention Foster Township and City of Walters: Due to water damage at the Walters Community Center, the Tuesday Primary Election will be held at United Lutheran Church at 224 West 3rd Street in Walters. Polls will be open from 7am until 8pm.
Aug 10, 2026
B.E. City Administrator Update the Council on Many Projects and Activities
Blue Earth City Administrator Dawn Collins updated the City Council on Monday on several community activities and upcoming projects. Collins reported City Hall welcomed 11 students participating in the American Exchange Program, along with four Blue Earth Area students, on July 28th. The group learned about local gove...
Aug 07, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports Results from Wednesday 7/8/26
Iowa Softball Class 1A-Region 6 Playoffs North Union 11, Bishop Garrigan 3 Amateur Baseball Blue Earth 13, Windom 2 Minnesota Lake 9, Janesville 1 Fairmont 10, Heron Lake 0
Jul 09, 2026
Local Sports Schedule -- Thursday 7/9/26
MN Legion Baseball Playoffs USC at St. James Truman at Mankato
Jul 09, 2026
Local Sports Schedule -- Wednesday 7/8/26
Iowa Softball Class 1A-Region 6 Playoffs Bishop Garrigan at North Union (On 98.1 FM & kbew98country.com, 7pm) MN Jr. Legion Baseball Madelia at USC Amateur Baseball Blue Earth at Windom Minnesota Lake at Janesville Heron Lake at Fairmont
Jul 07, 2026
Local Sports Results from Wednesday 7/1/26
Iowa Baseball North Iowa 3, Eagle Grove 2 Iowa Softball North Union 18, Estherville Lincoln Central 4 Eagle Grove 22, North Iowa 2 MN Jr. Legion Baseball USC 1, St. James 0 St. Peter 5, Maple River 2 Amateur Baseball Fairmont 10, Lakefield 5 Fox Lake 15, Heron Lake 0
Jul 02, 2026
Local Sports Schedule -- Thursday 7/2/26
Iowa Softball Ft. Dodge St. Edmond at North Union North Iowa at Belmond-Klemme MN Legion Baseball St. James at USC Truman at Springfield
Jul 01, 2026
