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Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Blue Earth County, MN.

Results 1 - 20 of 309 in Blue Earth County, MN

  1. Injury accident on Highway 14Read the original story

    13 hrs ago | The Mankato Free Press

    ... The road was temporarily shut down on the westbound side of Highway 14. The accident ocurred between Blue Earth County Road 48 and Waseca County Road 37 (2 miles west of the Janesville area). Troopers, fire response and Emergency Medical Service ...

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    Related Topix: Mankato, MN, Waseca, MN, Waseca County, MN, Janesville, MN

  2. Deputy Adams Talks About Driving ConditionsRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | KEYC

    Welcome back...As we told you, the severe winter weather is making area roads treacherous...We head to Betsy Gessell in the newsroom... she's standing by with Blue Earth County Lieutenant Tony Adams to tell us about the latest road conditions...Hey Bets......

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  3. Tanker fire near Judson closed roadRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | The Mankato Free Press

    ... semi tractor carring a propane tanker caught fire shortly before midnight at the highway's intersection of Blue Earth County Road 42. Driver Shane Murphy, 37, of Waseca was not injured, the State Patrol said. Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by ...

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    Related Topix: Waseca, MN

  4. Tanker Fire in Blue Earth County

    19 hrs ago | KEYC

    A scary call for the Lake Crystal Fire Department over night...A Propane Tanker fully loaded with LP caught fire just after midnight on Highway 68 and County Road 42.The firefighters responded quickly and worked to keep the fire from reaching the tank.After battling the blaze for more than an hour, Chief Jeff Becker says only the tractor and tires ...

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    Related Topix: Fire, Lake Crystal, MN

  5. Child Poverty Rates In Blue Earth County Just Below 11.5 PercentRead the original story

    Yesterday | KEYC Television, Mankato, MN - The One To Watch

    Researchers from the Children's Defense Fund met with community members today at South Central Community College, to talk about child poverty across the state and Blue Earth County.At the forum, they discussed the 2009 ''Kids Count Data Book'' and its' findings.The research shows Minnesota's child poverty level at 12 percent, Blue Earth County is ...

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  6. Mankato Man Arrested For Hitting A Pedestrian And FleeingRead the original story

    Yesterday | KEYC

    A Mankato man is arrested for allegedly hitting a pedestrian and fleeing early Sunday morning.20-year-old Alexander Hunt is being held in the Blue Earth County Jail on charges of hit and run, DWI and Criminal Vehicular operation.According to the Mankato Department of Public Safety, a 21-year-old Eagan woman was crossing the intersection of Second ...

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  7. A bit of Wild West found under home's sidingRead the original story

    Sunday | The Mankato Free Press

    ... long hair that was formerly raven black now being almost gray." As for the billboard on Dalton's house, Blue Earth County Historical Society Director Jessica Potter surmises it was put there not to tout the show but to serve as windbreak insulation ...

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    Related Topix: Mankato, MN

  8. Holiday DWI Saturation Planned

    Friday Dec 4 | KEYC Television, Mankato, MN - The One To Watch

    ... are on the lookout for those who aren't wearing seatbelts or who appear to be under the influence.The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office says their goal is to get the number of alcohol related accidents down to zero.Blue Earth County Sheriff's ...

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  9. Harold C. JonesRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | The Mankato Free Press

    ... for 24 years, and the original Town and Country Leisure Center Board. He served for eleven years on the Blue Earth County A.S.C.S. Board and was the County Chairman for nine of those years. Harold was a lifetime member of the Odd Fellows and ...

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  10. Minnesota Farm Bureau sets top issues for 2010Read the original story

    Monday Nov 30 | Morris Tribune

    ... than a year ago while at the same time input costs for growing those commodities have increased." Paap, a Blue Earth County fourth-generation corn and soybean farmer, was re-elected to a third two-year term as president of the largest general farm ...

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    Related Topix: Minnesota, Brooklyn Park, MN, Agriculture, Science

  11. Drug disposal program collects 198 pounds

    Thursday Dec 3 | Free Press

    The plea was simple - give us your unwanted drugs, even illegal ones - and people responded. Blue Earth County Environmental Services, in cooperation with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, collected nearly 200 pounds of prescription and ...

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  12. Harold C. JonesRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | Free Press

    ... for 24 years, and the original Town and Country Leisure Center Board. He served for eleven years on the Blue Earth County A.S.C.S. Board and was the County Chairman for nine of those years. Harold was a lifetime member of the Odd Fellows and ...

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  13. Arthur GlacklerRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 1 | Free Press

    ... 7, 1918 in Hennepin County, MN to Tom and Nellie Glackler. On February 14, 1941 he married Clara Braam in Blue Earth County, MN. He worked for Carlstrom Construction until retiring in 1982. Art enjoyed going to flea markets, buying cars to fix up ...

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  14. Foster care: A haven for children

    Monday Nov 30 | The Mankato Free Press

    ... became Benzkoffers in September 2007. The family provides a safe home for children and also helps Blue Earth County save money. The family is also hosting a child in foster care who couldnA't be photographed for privacy reasons. / Published November ...

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    Related Topix: Mankato, MN

  15. Drunk Hit and RunRead the original story

    Monday Nov 30 | KTOE News, Information Radio. Southern Minnesota 1420 AM

    ... to Immanuel St. Josepha TMs a ' Mayo Health Center to be treated for injuries. He was then transported to Blue Earth County Jail, awaiting possible felony second-degree assault charges, along with various DWI and reckless driving charges.

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    Related Topix: Elysian, MN, Mankato, MN

  16. New Ulm Man Sentenced For Peeping

    Monday Nov 30 | KEYC

    A New Ulm Man found guilty of peeping is sentenced in Blue Earth County court today.42 Year old Dale Allen Hartman was sentenced to 30 days in jail 5 years probation and a 2,000 dollar fine.Hartman must also undergo a sex offender evaluation and submit DNA.In September a jury found Hartman guilty of interference with privacy, a felony.According to ...

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    Related Topix: New Ulm, MN

  17. Minnesota Farm Bureau sets top issues for 2010Read the original story

    Monday Nov 30 | Morris Tribune

    ... than a year ago while at the same time input costs for growing those commodities have increased." Paap, a Blue Earth County fourth-generation corn and soybean farmer, was re-elected to a third two-year term as president of the largest general farm ...

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    Related Topix: Minnesota, Brooklyn Park, MN, Agriculture, Science

  18. Man in custody after hit-and-runRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 29 | The Mankato Free Press

    ... on foot. He was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries and is now being held in the Blue Earth County jail. The charges requested are: second-degree assault, fourth degree driving while intoxicated, hit and run motor vehicle ...

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    Related Topix: Elysian, MN, Mankato, MN

  19. MSU prof looks to preserve Mankato historyRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 28 | The Mankato Free Press

    David Engen is compiling audio interviews for an exhibit at the Blue Earth County Historical Society about the history of Front Street in Mankato.

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    Related Topix: Mankato, MN

  20. Mankato property taxes to rise by 5 percentRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 28 | The Mankato Free Press

    ... will rise by several percent as local governments raise their levies. According to figures provided by the Blue Earth County assessor's office, taxes on a home costing about $150,000 will rise from $1,402 in 2009 to $1,469 next year. These figures ...

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    Related Topix: Mankato, MN, Personal Finance, Retirement