Tim Krohn

Many people will sometimes think of how and where they'd like to pass away. It's not something we should dwell on, but the thought comes up at times.

Blue Earth County this year saw completion of the first phase of reconstruction of Victory Drive in Mankato as well as several rural road and bridge projects.

It was a growing season of whiplash, with a long wet spring and cool weather delaying planting and a fall featuring heat, winds and a possible return to drought conditions.

NEW ULM — A Sleepy Eye man was airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center early Sunday morning following a one vehicle accident.

MANKATO — The group walked slowly and silently around Reconciliation Park on Monday to honor the 38 Dakota who were hanged in a mass execution in 1862.

NORTH MANKATO — The senior member of the North Mankato City Council still enjoys the job and likes the group of council members and administrators now in place.

MANKATO — Ross Arneson is seeking a rematch against a Blue Earth County commissioner in November's election.

MANKATO — Local job numbers continued to grow, with 920 jobs added for a 1.6% increase year over year in September.

MANKATO — Blue Earth County Commissioner Mark Piepho says his 16 years on the board have been a listening and learning experience and he's proud of the board's accomplishments and wants to continue seeing projects move ahead.

MANKATO — Those who have turned their lives around with the aid of stable housing and those who help people find shelters and permanent housing