The criminal drug charges against Winnebago’s former mayor and his son have been dismissed. On February 8th, 68 year old Scott J. Robertson and 46 year old Jacob J. Robertson were each charged with two first degree felony counts of unlawfully cultivating more than 23 cannabis plants, felony charge of first degree aiding and abetting…… read more »
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Two Juveniles Taken to UHD Following House Fire in Blue Earth on Wednesday
The Blue Earth Fire Department responded to a house fire early Wednesday Evening. At approximately 5:50pm, the Blue Earth Fire Department received a call of a fire at 229 West 6th Street. Two juveniles were transported to UHD with minor injuries. The damage to the home was contained to one room. The Fire Department remained…… read more »
Kossuth County Board Sets Budget Amendment Hearing Date
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors set the date and time for a budget amendment hearing at their meeting on Tuesday. The amendment to the current fiscal year will restore funding to the county’s libraries, which had been cut by about 75% from the previous budget year. It will also restore around $95,000 in funding…… read more »
Eastbound Highway 22 Bridge in Mankato to Close for the Weekend
The eastbound Highway 14 bridge over Highway 22 in Mankato will be temporarily closed for approximately three days starting late Thursday night, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motorists can expect traffic delays, especially during peak travel times. Traffic will be routed to the eastbound Highway 14 exit and entrance ramps. Crews will place…… read more »
BEA Launches Referendum Information Website
On November 5th, Blue Earth Area School District voters will be asked to consider a $66.845 million bond to build a new PreK – 6th grade elementary school and complete needed updates at the high school. Last week, the Blue Earth Area School District launched their referendum information website. Superintendent Mandy Fletcher says the goal…… read more »
Blue Earth County Board Votes to Remove Rapidan Dam and Replace the Country Road 9 Bridge
The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners have voted to remove the historic Rapidan Dam. In their vote, the board asked County Staff Members to begin exploring options for the removal of the historic dam that failed on June 24th, following heavy rain. The Board also requested that staff look into the removal and replacement…… read more »
MN & Iowa’s Corn Condition Decreases Last Week, according to the USDA
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending August 25th. Field activities included chopping corn for silage and harvest of small grains, sugar beets and potatoes in Minnesota and in Iowa, activities included small grain harvest, cutting and bailing hay and preparing for fall…… read more »
Albert Lea Man Killed and His Passenger Seriously Injured in SUV/Semi Crash
A fatal semi/SUV collision happened Monday afternoon in Freeborn County. The State Patrol says it occurred around 2pm at the intersection of Highway 13 and West Main Street in Albert Lea. A 1997 Peterbilt semi, driven by 21 year old Gabriel Troy Schumacher, from Lamberton, was traveling south and a 2016 Honda Pilot driven by…… read more »
Winnebago Man Dies After Being His By a Car in Fairmont
A pedestrian-motor vehicle accident on Saturday night in Fairmont has claimed the life of a Winnebago man. According to a press release from the Fairmont Police Department, at approximately 8:28pm, officers and Mayo Clinic Ambulance were dispatched on a report of a pedestrian had been struck by a motor vehicle in the parking lot in…… read more »
Wells Nearing Its Rainfall Record this Year
Much of Minnesota has seen more than its fair share of rainfall this year, but no part of Minnesota has been hit harder than Faribault County. Caleb Grunzke, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen said “Along I-90, at least 30 inches of rain has fallen. Wells has about 43.97 inches of rain…… read more »