🌱 Blue Earth pair charged after backyard fire damages county highway building
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- Blue Earth pair charged after backyard fire damages county highway building
- Why Blue Earth’s Jolly Green Giant still turns heads on summer road trips
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 75, low: 53.
- Sunday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Charges filed in county quonset fire case (tripleanews.com) — Blue Earth authorities have charged a local man and woman after a backyard fire allegedly spread and damaged a Faribault County Highway Department quonset on East Fifth Street. Investigators say a large recreational fire was not fully extinguished, and prosecutors argue the pair were grossly negligent in failing to call emergency services as county property burned. 
• Summer Weekends: In the Wild (minnesotamonthly.com) — If you’re up for a summer road trip, Blue Earth’s famous Jolly Green Giant statue gets a shout-out as a must-see roadside stop, complete with its Green Giant Lane address. The broader guide suggests quirky attractions, supper clubs, parks, and festivals across Minnesota for weekend getaways.
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