Category Archives: Local News
DNR Proposes to Raise Yellow Bass Limit in Some Martin and Jackson County Lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to increase the daily limit for yellow bass in the Fairmont chain of lakes (Amber, Hall, Budd, Sisseton and George) in Martin County, as well...
Sep 08, 2025
Faribault County Board Approves Taking Money From the General Fund for Some Upgrades at the Old City Hall Building in Blue Earth
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and one of the items on the agenda was considering some safety and security upgrades to the 6th Street building in Blue Earth. Commiss...
Sep 04, 2025
Blue Earth Man Suffers Minor Injuries in Rollover Near Lakota
A Blue Earth man reported only minor injuries following a rollover accident near Lakota early Tuesday morning. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff's Office, 49 year old James Benson was tra...
Sep 04, 2025
B.E. Council Accepts Low Bid from Moore Construction for Demolition of House on 5th Street
The Blue Earth City Council met on Tuesday and reviewed the bids for the demolition of a house and shed at 525 East 5th Street. Seven bids were received for this demolition project ranging from...
Sep 03, 2025
Road Wash Out Forces Move of Riverpalooza to the Faribault County Fairgrounds for the Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, Riverside Town and Country Club's Riverpalooza fundraiser will not be held at the golf course.. Back in August, heavy rains washed out the same area of roadway tha...
Sep 03, 2025
Corn and Soybean Condition in MN & Iowa Lower Last Week According to the USDA
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending August 31st. Field activities included cutting and bailing hay. ...
Sep 03, 2025
AAA Says Over 43 Million Expected To Travel for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend
AAA says that with the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, an estimated 43.3 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home. They say the vast majority will be driving. They say t...
Aug 28, 2025
Three Local Cities Among 30 Named for Minnesota Public Facility Authority Loans and Grants
The Minnesota Public Facility Authority announced more than $236.4 million in loans and grants to 30 wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects in Blue Earth, Fairmont, Kiester and 15 other...
Aug 27, 2025
MN Crop Condition Remains Mostly the Same, Iowa's Crop Conditions Decline Slightly Last Week
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released the Crop Progress Report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending August 24th. The week started with warm temperatures but closed ...
Aug 26, 2025
UHD Recognized as One of 121 MN Hospitals to Provide Emergency Care and Treatment to Stroke Patients
United Hospital District is one of 121 hospitals recognized in Minnesota for their preparedness to evaluate, stabilize and provide emergency treatment to patients with acute stroke symptoms. Stroke is...
Aug 20, 2025
