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Arrests made in burglary cases
Faribault County Sheriff’s Office deputies have executed search warrants at two Winnebago residences and have three persons in custody in conjunction with an investigation into a string of burglaries at multiple properties in the past six months. Suspects had left a trailer behind at one of the burglarized properties...
A prom for adults
A Night Under the Stars was the theme for an adult prom which was held on Saturday night, April 13, at the Blue Earth American Legion. The prom was sponsored by the American Legion Riders with the intention of raising money for local veterans. “That’s the thing about the prom,”...
USC approves a $270k playground
It only took a little over half an hour for the United South Central School Board to conduct their business at their meeting on Tuesday, April 16. The big-ticket item on the agenda was their decision to invest over $270,000 on adding and improving their playground equipment at the school.
He keeps on motoring
Those are the words of advice given by 80-year old Blue Earth resident Stan Johnson regarding what it takes to enjoy one’s senior years. “I try not to sit around too long,” he says. “I guess I have plenty of hobbies.”. Stan moved to Blue Earth in...
Norman R. Hall, 68
Blue Earth – Norm Hall, age 68, of Blue Earth, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. Private family services will be held in celebration of Norm’s life. A public visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth on Friday, April 26, 2024.
A voice we’ll always remember
The community of Blue Earth and people from most of the surrounding area were stunned recently to hear the news that well-known radio newsman Norm Hall had died in Alabama. Norm Hall was a fixture on KBEW Radio in Blue Earth for more than 30 years. He was the news director, but he also did countless interviews, remote spots and sports coverage, among other things.
Bucs pick up first win in baseball
The Blue Earth Area Buccaneers’ baseball team came into their game against the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Buccaneers on Saturday, April 13 with a record of zero wins and three losses. Two of their three losses had occurred in the final inning of the game. In this game, BEA turned the tables...
BE discusses tennis courts, other projects
The Blue Earth City Council devoted a lot of discussion to upcoming projects at a meeting held on Monday, April 15. City engineer Ben Rosol opened the discussion with an update about the ongoing tennis court reconstruction project at Putnam Park. Rosol said the project contractor was expecting to start...
Season continues for USC/AC track
The United South Central/Alden-Conger boys and girls track teams participated in the Blue Earth Area Buccaneer Invitational Track Meet on Friday, April 12. The USC/AC girls team ended in fifth place with 205.5 points. Taking first place was Fairmont with 371 points, Sibley East with 323 in second, St. James Area third with 256, BEA fourth with 246.5 and Maple River sixth with 175.
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