Category Archives: Local News

A rural Mankato woman was injured when she crashed into a nursing home on Thursday evening.   According to the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 7:23pm, first responders were d...

Tornadoes were spotted across southern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.   At 4:37pm, NWS posted a report of a tornado on the intersection of 310th Stre...

The Fairmont City Council on Monday approved its first cannabis retail application. The council had previously tabled the decision during its June 9th meeting in order to have the City Attorney review...

United Hospital District announced on Wednesday that it's Foundation Board has selected 11 recipients for their Healthcare Scholarship Award Program for the 2024-2025 school year.   The UHD Found...

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 ...

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 i...

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 mo...

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 ...

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 ...

The North Union and North Kossuth School District have recently announced that Beth Borchardt will serve as the district's first ever social worker.   North Union-North Kossuth Superintendent Tra...