AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Blue Earth Minnesota. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/blue-earth-mn 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/blue-earth-mn https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:06:25 -0600 Fair Schedule: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 8:30 4-H Horse Fun Show, Outdoor Arena 8:30 4-H Swine Show 11:00 Chaz the Magician 11:15 Rorring RC Cars4H https://www.americantowns.com/news/faribault-county-fair-2023-31596490-blue-earth-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/faribault-county-fair-2023-31596490-blue-earth-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Proud to Chair Energy & Minerals Committee I promised a new day in America when you helped me fire Nancy Pelosi and now, with Republicans in the https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-pete-stauber-news-february-18-2023-31538398-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-pete-stauber-news-february-18-2023-31538398-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. - This week, the House passed H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 26. These resolutions would repeal recent actions by the D.C. City https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-fischbach-votes-to-repeal-dangerous-dc-laws-31538652-moorhead-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-fischbach-votes-to-repeal-dangerous-dc-laws-31538652-moorhead-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 On 50-Year Anniversary, Governor Walz Expands Minnesota’s Military Partnership with Norway This week, Governor Walz participated in the https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-february-17-2023-31538832-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-february-17-2023-31538832-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the statement below following news that Cleveland-Cliffs is reopening Northshore https://www.americantowns.com/news/klobuchar-statement-on-clevelandcliffs-reopening-northshore-mining-31539228-minneapolis-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/klobuchar-statement-on-clevelandcliffs-reopening-northshore-mining-31539228-minneapolis-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), co-chair of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus, Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Chair of https://www.americantowns.com/news/klobuchar-bipartisan-group-of-colleagues-call-on-administration-to-address-ongoing-visa-processing-delays-31539230-minneapolis-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/klobuchar-bipartisan-group-of-colleagues-call-on-administration-to-address-ongoing-visa-processing-delays-31539230-minneapolis-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced legislation to combat the spread of foreign animal https://www.americantowns.com/news/senators-smith-grassley-reintroduce-legislation-to-prevent-spread-of-foreign-animal-diseases-31539236-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senators-smith-grassley-reintroduce-legislation-to-prevent-spread-of-foreign-animal-diseases-31539236-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, [02.21.23] – U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would help https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-senator-tina-smith-reintroduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-coordination-between-hhs-and-urban-indian-organizations-31539237-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-senator-tina-smith-reintroduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-coordination-between-hhs-and-urban-indian-organizations-31539237-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-lawmakers-pass-legislation-rejecting-racist-origins-of-felony-disenfranchisement-and-promoting-accessible-elections-31539558-winona-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-lawmakers-pass-legislation-rejecting-racist-origins-of-felony-disenfranchisement-and-promoting-accessible-elections-31539558-winona-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 ST. PAUL – Today, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement after the Minnesota Senate passed the https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-senate-passes-the-drivers-licenses-for-all-bill-ensuring-safety-for-all-minnesotans-on-the-road-31539561-hibbing-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-senate-passes-the-drivers-licenses-for-all-bill-ensuring-safety-for-all-minnesotans-on-the-road-31539561-hibbing-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 [ST. PAUL, MN] – As forecasts predict up to 20 inches of snow this week and at the request of Minnesota National Guard’s Adjutant General, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-walz-takes-steps-to-prepare-for-winter-storm-31539708-cloquet-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-walz-takes-steps-to-prepare-for-winter-storm-31539708-cloquet-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Susan Collins (R-ME) urged the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide more https://www.americantowns.com/news/klobuchar-collins-urge-administration-to-provide-more-housing-security-to-transition-aged-foster-youth-31539849-winona-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/klobuchar-collins-urge-administration-to-provide-more-housing-security-to-transition-aged-foster-youth-31539849-winona-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland in anticipation of a U.S. District Court https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-senator-tina-smith-pushes-attorney-general-garland-to-quickly-appeal-likely-verdict-in-key-medication-abortion-case-31539851-wayzata-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-senator-tina-smith-pushes-attorney-general-garland-to-quickly-appeal-likely-verdict-in-key-medication-abortion-case-31539851-wayzata-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON [2.22.23] – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) announced new funding is available for voluntary, incentive-based https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-senators-klobuchar-smith-announce-funding-available-for-climatesmart-agriculture-programs-31539852-sartell-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-senators-klobuchar-smith-announce-funding-available-for-climatesmart-agriculture-programs-31539852-sartell-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Lee (R-UT), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition https://www.americantowns.com/news/klobuchar-lee-highlight-evidence-from-bipartisan-hearing-and-call-on-department-of-justice-to-continue-examining-live-nation-and-ticketmasters-anticompetitive-conduct-31540187-wayzata-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/klobuchar-lee-highlight-evidence-from-bipartisan-hearing-and-call-on-department-of-justice-to-continue-examining-live-nation-and-ticketmasters-anticompetitive-conduct-31540187-wayzata-mn.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600