Blue Earth County News

Inmates and staff of the Blue Earth County jail are getting used to new surroundings after a weekend move to the new justice center.Moving day began at five in the morning on Saturday and was complete by four the same afternoon.Inmates were transported 3 at a time every half hour to the new facility.Jail Administrator Paul Bogenschetz says overall ...

Like Highway 169 itself, Minnesota's transportation network is slowly crumbling and current spending levels aren't even going to maintain - much less expand - the state's roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

Following a recount process that went on for nearly seven months, there were plenty of jokes and put-downs nationally about Minnesota's election system.

Even though weekend visits weren't allowed and one less hot meal was served to inmates, jail authorities said a move to the Blue Earth County Justice Center went well Saturday.

Acting on Sen. Amy Klobuchar's January recommendation, the White House on Monday nominated Blue Earth County Commissioner Colleen Landkamer to serve in a top state agriculture post.

Authorities in the Mankato area continue to investigate a string of vandalism that defaced a school, church and statue last week.

A Level 3 sex offender who moved to rural Elmore has neighbors concerned. Ronald John Madsen, 49, moved into rural Elmore last week and is registered as homeless.

Strong thunderstorms moved through the Albert Lea area with heavy rains and high wind.

An area listed as 'abnormally dry' by the National Weather Service a week ago was anything but by Monday morning.

Felony burglary charges have been dismissed against Hans Paul Hottel, who figures to be a key witness in the trials for the 2007 murder of Alberto Samilpa Jr.

A jailhouse scuffle could ruin a plea deal for a 21-year-old Janesville man accused of kidnapping the same woman twice.

Blue Earth County recently saw what may be its biggest one-day total ever for welfare benefit applications and has seen large case load increases in recent months.

North Mankato has talked about cutting the pool's hours or closing it entirely to save money after state cuts.

A man committed in St. Peter faces charges for allegedly threatening a judge and assistant county attorney.

If there's a flu epidemic in Mankato, the idea of standing shoulder-to-shoulder in a gymnasium to receive medication might not be an appealing notion.

Seasoned spectators know the best viewing spots for the Nature Valley Grand Prix bicycle race Saturday will be atop Main Street hill and at the finish line.

He left the house on the verge of tears that day. For he was certain it would be the last time he'd see his good friend Clifford Yaeger alive.

The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office released Monday the names of four juveniles who were among five people injured in a single-vehicle accident Friday night on County Road 101 near Apple Road.

For low-income people in the Mankato area who are struggling to make their rent, there's virtually no hope for assistance from government vouchers.

Minnesotans who go from being homeless to being housed are just as expensive for taxpayers, but they use very different services - subsidized health care instead of jail, for example.