The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday morning and one of the items on the agenda was hearing from the Minnesota Patriots 4 America group proposing a resolution opposing the proposed North Star Act, which would protect immigrants in the state of Minnesota by prohibiting state and local law enforcement from using state resources…… read more »
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BEA Board Received Enrollment Update From Superintendent Fletcher
The Blue Earth Area School Board held their monthly meeting Monday evening, where Superintendent Mandy Fletcher updated the board on the enrollment numbers in the district. The enrollment, as of October 1st, was 1,022 students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. That number is up five students from last June and 11 students higher than…… read more »
I-90 Rest Areas Near Blue Earth to Reopen on Wednesday
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the eastbound and westbound Interstate 90 rest areas near Blue Earth are expected to reopen to the public on Wednesday. The rest areas, located just west of Blue Earth, have been closed since mid-April for replacement of pavement in the parking areas. More than 20 million travelers stop…… read more »
USDA Forecasts MN Corn Bushels to be Down This Year, While Soybean & Iowa Corn and Soybeans Higher
Minnesota corn production is forecast at 1.40 billion bushels, down 7% from last year, according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Production report. Based on conditions as of October 1st, yields are expected to average 183.0 bushels per acre, unchanged from the September forecast but down 2.0 bushels per acre from last…… read more »
Faribault County Recorder Releases Vital Statistics for September
The Faribault County Recorder’s Office has released the Vital Statistics Report for September of 2024. According to the report, there were 6 births in the county in September of this year, one more than in 2023. There were 13 deaths in Faribault County in September, 6 less than last year and 4 Marriage Licenses were…… read more »
Willmar Woman Injured in Two Vehicle Accident Near Wells
A two vehicle accident south of Wells early Wednesday morning sent a Willmar woman to the emergency room. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 6:33am, a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was disabled partially in the lane of traffic on Highway 22 near 150th Street and a 2020 Freightliner Semi, driven by 50 year old…… read more »
Faribault County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Calls
The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office has received calls of a scam call. The caller says they are Deputy Adams and giving a call back number that does not belong to the Sheriff’s Office. If you receive one of these calls, do not give any personal information. If you have already received one of these calls…… read more »
Second Half Taxes on Commercial, Residential and Personal Property in Faribault County Due October 15th
Residents of Faribault County are reminded that second half taxes on commercial, residential and personal property, where noted on your tax statement, are due by Tuesday, October 15th. All payments mailed, should be postmarked on or before the due date to avoid penalties. Payments should be sent to the Faribault County Treasurer’s Office at P.O.…… read more »
Harvest Progress in MN & Iowa Advancing Rapidly Thanks to Favorable Weather
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending October 6th. Harvest, fall tillage and fertilizer applications kept farmers busy in their fields. In Minnesota, 97% of corn was in the dent stage, 82% was mature and harvest was 15% complete, with an average moisture…… read more »
Blue Earth Mayor Scholtes Releases Statement Regarding Misinformation About Refugee Resettlement in Blue Earth
Blue Earth Mayor Rick Scholtes released a public statement this morning regarding refugee resettlement misinformation that’s been making its way through the community and social media. Scholtes’ statement reads, “In recent days, there has been misinformation circulating on social media and within our community regarding refugee resettlement in the City of Blue Earth, including claims…… read more »