Very important to get @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social message out there and get voters engaged.
Let's remember that #RepFinstad won #BlueEarthCounty by almost 2,000 votes in 2024 and that #Trump and Kennedy got almost 800 more than Harris.
#TimeForChange in #MN01
#FlipMN01
#OustFinstad
#FinstadWatch
Let's remember that #RepFinstad won #BlueEarthCounty by almost 2,000 votes in 2024 and that #Trump and Kennedy got almost 800 more than Harris.
#TimeForChange in #MN01
#FlipMN01
#OustFinstad
#FinstadWatch
August 2, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Very important to get @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social message out there and get voters engaged.
Let's remember that #RepFinstad won #BlueEarthCounty by almost 2,000 votes in 2024 and that #Trump and Kennedy got almost 800 more than Harris.
#TimeForChange in #MN01
#FlipMN01
#OustFinstad
#FinstadWatch
Let's remember that #RepFinstad won #BlueEarthCounty by almost 2,000 votes in 2024 and that #Trump and Kennedy got almost 800 more than Harris.
#TimeForChange in #MN01
#FlipMN01
#OustFinstad
#FinstadWatch
With an estimated 20,000 acres of farm land in Garden City, land owner sends a message by placing signs on Highway 169 leading to the #BlueEarthCounty Fair
Simple message that it is #TimeForChange in #MN01
Finstad
Billionaire Tax Down
Property Tax Up
#RemoveTheClown
#FinstadWatch
#OustFinstad
Simple message that it is #TimeForChange in #MN01
Finstad
Billionaire Tax Down
Property Tax Up
#RemoveTheClown
#FinstadWatch
#OustFinstad
July 25, 2026 at 2:22 AM
With an estimated 20,000 acres of farm land in Garden City, land owner sends a message by placing signs on Highway 169 leading to the #BlueEarthCounty Fair
Simple message that it is #TimeForChange in #MN01
Finstad
Billionaire Tax Down
Property Tax Up
#RemoveTheClown
#FinstadWatch
#OustFinstad
Simple message that it is #TimeForChange in #MN01
Finstad
Billionaire Tax Down
Property Tax Up
#RemoveTheClown
#FinstadWatch
#OustFinstad
Wanna bet that #RepFinstad did NOT like reading the latest issue of the #BlueEarthCounty Communicator
"Powering Progress : Rooftop Solar Array" detailing how the #BidenAdministration approved funds to the #MN01 community to reduce energy use and support sustainability
www.energy.gov/eere/buildin...
"Powering Progress : Rooftop Solar Array" detailing how the #BidenAdministration approved funds to the #MN01 community to reduce energy use and support sustainability
www.energy.gov/eere/buildin...
Blue Earth County Energy-Efficiency Project
Lead Performers: Blue Earth County, MN; partners: Blue Earth County, MN; McKinstry
www.energy.gov
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Wanna bet that #RepFinstad did NOT like reading the latest issue of the #BlueEarthCounty Communicator
"Powering Progress : Rooftop Solar Array" detailing how the #BidenAdministration approved funds to the #MN01 community to reduce energy use and support sustainability
www.energy.gov/eere/buildin...
"Powering Progress : Rooftop Solar Array" detailing how the #BidenAdministration approved funds to the #MN01 community to reduce energy use and support sustainability
www.energy.gov/eere/buildin...
It isn't only absentee voting that has started but also ballots are being sent to #MN01 "mail-in" precincts where #RepFinstad has historically performed well
In #BlueEarthCounty, which #BradFinstad turned a 415 vote loss in 2022 to a 1,964 win in 2024.
#BlueEarth Cty has 25 mail-in of 56 precincts
In #BlueEarthCounty, which #BradFinstad turned a 415 vote loss in 2022 to a 1,964 win in 2024.
#BlueEarth Cty has 25 mail-in of 56 precincts
September 20, 2026 at 3:15 AM
It isn't only absentee voting that has started but also ballots are being sent to #MN01 "mail-in" precincts where #RepFinstad has historically performed well
In #BlueEarthCounty, which #BradFinstad turned a 415 vote loss in 2022 to a 1,964 win in 2024.
#BlueEarth Cty has 25 mail-in of 56 precincts
In #BlueEarthCounty, which #BradFinstad turned a 415 vote loss in 2022 to a 1,964 win in 2024.
#BlueEarth Cty has 25 mail-in of 56 precincts
Blue Earth County's Human Services is facing a critical juncture as new state policies could significantly increase workload and costs in child protection efforts.
Get the details!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #BlueEarthCountyHumanServices #PolicyChange #FamilySupport #ChildProtection
Get the details!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #BlueEarthCountyHumanServices #PolicyChange #FamilySupport #ChildProtection
Blue Earth County human services reports steady child‑protection caseloads; commissioners warn state policy changes will increase workload
Human services staff reported 349 family assessments and that 62% of placed children are with relatives; commissioners raised concerns that a new state mandate to expand 'active efforts' and a change to SNAP administrative reimbursement will increase workload and county costs.
citizenportal.ai
September 26, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Blue Earth County's Human Services is facing a critical juncture as new state policies could significantly increase workload and costs in child protection efforts.
Get the details!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #BlueEarthCountyHumanServices #PolicyChange #FamilySupport #ChildProtection
Get the details!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #BlueEarthCountyHumanServices #PolicyChange #FamilySupport #ChildProtection
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
September 8, 2026 at 4:47 AM
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#FinstadWatch
Anyone planning to attend the @BlueEarthCounty Fair this weekend and traveling down Highway169 will notice the signs staggered in the cornfield criticizing #RepFinstad's ... "Reject the clown" is a very telling message
#TimeForChange in #MN01
www.blueearthcountyfair.org
Anyone planning to attend the @BlueEarthCounty Fair this weekend and traveling down Highway169 will notice the signs staggered in the cornfield criticizing #RepFinstad's ... "Reject the clown" is a very telling message
#TimeForChange in #MN01
www.blueearthcountyfair.org
Blue Earth County Fair - Blue Earth County Fair - Family fun, 163 years in the making!
Blue Earth County Fair - Blue Earth County Fair - Family fun, 163 years in the making!
www.blueearthcountyfair.org
July 24, 2026 at 5:02 AM
#FinstadWatch
Anyone planning to attend the @BlueEarthCounty Fair this weekend and traveling down Highway169 will notice the signs staggered in the cornfield criticizing #RepFinstad's ... "Reject the clown" is a very telling message
#TimeForChange in #MN01
www.blueearthcountyfair.org
Anyone planning to attend the @BlueEarthCounty Fair this weekend and traveling down Highway169 will notice the signs staggered in the cornfield criticizing #RepFinstad's ... "Reject the clown" is a very telling message
#TimeForChange in #MN01
www.blueearthcountyfair.org
#FinstadWatch
Wanna bet that @RepFinstad did NOT like reading #MN01 #BlueEarthCounty Communicator article entitled "Driving Change : Introducing New Electric Fleet" ?
The truck "works exceptionally well" and is quieter.
#EVs don't produce harmful exhaust, which means #CleanAir for workers.
Wanna bet that @RepFinstad did NOT like reading #MN01 #BlueEarthCounty Communicator article entitled "Driving Change : Introducing New Electric Fleet" ?
The truck "works exceptionally well" and is quieter.
#EVs don't produce harmful exhaust, which means #CleanAir for workers.
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
#FinstadWatch
Wanna bet that @RepFinstad did NOT like reading #MN01 #BlueEarthCounty Communicator article entitled "Driving Change : Introducing New Electric Fleet" ?
The truck "works exceptionally well" and is quieter.
#EVs don't produce harmful exhaust, which means #CleanAir for workers.
Wanna bet that @RepFinstad did NOT like reading #MN01 #BlueEarthCounty Communicator article entitled "Driving Change : Introducing New Electric Fleet" ?
The truck "works exceptionally well" and is quieter.
#EVs don't produce harmful exhaust, which means #CleanAir for workers.
#MNGOP #PrimaryElection results for #MN01
With 56 out of 56 precincts reporting, #RepFinstad barely gets 60% of the vote to win the Republican nomination in #BlueEarthCounty.
Surprising because #BradFinstad won Blue Earth Cty in the 2024 General Election -- a county that had been considered #DFL
With 56 out of 56 precincts reporting, #RepFinstad barely gets 60% of the vote to win the Republican nomination in #BlueEarthCounty.
Surprising because #BradFinstad won Blue Earth Cty in the 2024 General Election -- a county that had been considered #DFL
August 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM
#MNGOP #PrimaryElection results for #MN01
With 56 out of 56 precincts reporting, #RepFinstad barely gets 60% of the vote to win the Republican nomination in #BlueEarthCounty.
Surprising because #BradFinstad won Blue Earth Cty in the 2024 General Election -- a county that had been considered #DFL
With 56 out of 56 precincts reporting, #RepFinstad barely gets 60% of the vote to win the Republican nomination in #BlueEarthCounty.
Surprising because #BradFinstad won Blue Earth Cty in the 2024 General Election -- a county that had been considered #DFL
I am down in #BlueEarthCounty which Finstad won in 2024 ... helped out by the number of mail-in precincts. By my count, in Blue Earth Cty #MNGOP got 1177 ballots mailed in while the DFL only got 957. There are thousands more that will vote in November ... gotta get mailers out before Sept 18.
August 21, 2026 at 4:54 AM
I am down in #BlueEarthCounty which Finstad won in 2024 ... helped out by the number of mail-in precincts. By my count, in Blue Earth Cty #MNGOP got 1177 ballots mailed in while the DFL only got 957. There are thousands more that will vote in November ... gotta get mailers out before Sept 18.
#FinstadWatch
I expect #PropertyTaxes in #BlueEarthCounty #MN01 to go UP $100 thanks to @repfinstad.bsky.social support for #BigBeautifulBill
#BlueEarth would need to increase its property tax levy by 4% to 6% just to cover the costs associated with the #SNAP benefits
youtu.be/I8ADu2oFh6I?...
I expect #PropertyTaxes in #BlueEarthCounty #MN01 to go UP $100 thanks to @repfinstad.bsky.social support for #BigBeautifulBill
#BlueEarth would need to increase its property tax levy by 4% to 6% just to cover the costs associated with the #SNAP benefits
youtu.be/I8ADu2oFh6I?...
Minnesota Counties Face Tax Increase Due to Medicaid and SNAP Changes
YouTube video by Pop Culture Insights
youtu.be
July 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM
#FinstadWatch
I expect #PropertyTaxes in #BlueEarthCounty #MN01 to go UP $100 thanks to @repfinstad.bsky.social support for #BigBeautifulBill
#BlueEarth would need to increase its property tax levy by 4% to 6% just to cover the costs associated with the #SNAP benefits
youtu.be/I8ADu2oFh6I?...
I expect #PropertyTaxes in #BlueEarthCounty #MN01 to go UP $100 thanks to @repfinstad.bsky.social support for #BigBeautifulBill
#BlueEarth would need to increase its property tax levy by 4% to 6% just to cover the costs associated with the #SNAP benefits
youtu.be/I8ADu2oFh6I?...
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
The Free Press Election Poll
Please answer and submit by FRIDAY, SEPT. 11. All answers are anonymous and will be present as a whole, not individually.
forms.gle
September 8, 2026 at 4:48 AM
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
The Free Press Election Poll
Please answer and submit by FRIDAY, SEPT. 11. All answers are anonymous and will be present as a whole, not individually.
forms.gle
September 8, 2026 at 4:47 AM
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
The Free Press Election Poll
Please answer and submit by FRIDAY, SEPT. 11. All answers are anonymous and will be present as a whole, not individually.
forms.gle
September 8, 2026 at 4:43 AM
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win #BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
The Free Press Election Poll
Please answer and submit by FRIDAY, SEPT. 11. All answers are anonymous and will be present as a whole, not individually.
forms.gle
September 8, 2026 at 4:31 AM
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win #BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win #BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
The Free Press Election Poll
Please answer and submit by FRIDAY, SEPT. 11. All answers are anonymous and will be present as a whole, not individually.
forms.gle
September 8, 2026 at 4:30 AM
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win #BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
The Free Press Election Poll
Please answer and submit by FRIDAY, SEPT. 11. All answers are anonymous and will be present as a whole, not individually.
forms.gle
September 8, 2026 at 4:44 AM
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win #BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
The Free Press Election Poll
Please answer and submit by FRIDAY, SEPT. 11. All answers are anonymous and will be present as a whole, not individually.
forms.gle
September 8, 2026 at 4:36 AM
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win #BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race.
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ.... Respond by Sept. 11.
Blue Earth County is taking significant steps to enhance water quality and drainage systems, approving innovative repair plans that could change the landscape of local waterways.
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureFunding
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#BlueEarthCounty #MN #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureFunding
Blue Earth County approves repair plans, select ASI approach and financing resolutions for multiple ditches
The county heard engineer reports for County Ditches 88, 93 and Judicial Ditch 32, approved a field-verify/prioritize approach to water-quality side-inlet measures (option 3), and passed resolutions enabling potential bonding for repairs and agreed project scopes and estimated landowner costs.
citizenportal.ai
February 22, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Blue Earth County is taking significant steps to enhance water quality and drainage systems, approving innovative repair plans that could change the landscape of local waterways.
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureFunding
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureFunding
Child-protection statistics reveal a concerning rise in physical abuse and neglect while new state requirements promise to reshape how we support families in crisis.
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #BlueEarthCountyHumanServices #TrainingNeeded #ChildProtection
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #BlueEarthCountyHumanServices #TrainingNeeded #ChildProtection
County staff report child-protection caseloads, board weighs MAPPA training and staffing needs
Human Services staff reported 349 family-assessment engagements and stable out-of-home placement numbers, while officials and commissioners discussed state-driven MAPPA requirements that will increase active-effort duties and training needs; county staff proposed adding positions and about $350,000 in personnel costs.
citizenportal.ai
September 16, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Child-protection statistics reveal a concerning rise in physical abuse and neglect while new state requirements promise to reshape how we support families in crisis.
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #BlueEarthCountyHumanServices #TrainingNeeded #ChildProtection
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #BlueEarthCountyHumanServices #TrainingNeeded #ChildProtection
Blue Earth County is gearing up for a significant 6.9% increase in its proposed property tax levy, sparking discussions ahead of the crucial public hearing on December 1, 2026.
Learn more here!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #BlueEarthCountyBudget #PublicFinance
Learn more here!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #BlueEarthCountyBudget #PublicFinance
Board certifies proposed 2027 levy of $55.48M and adopts preliminary $160.07M budget
The Blue Earth County Board certified a proposed 2027 property tax levy of $55,483,099 (a 6.9% increase) and adopted a preliminary 2027 budget of $160,074,428; a public hearing on the final levy and budget will be held Dec. 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the historic courthouse in Mankato.
citizenportal.ai
September 16, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Blue Earth County is gearing up for a significant 6.9% increase in its proposed property tax levy, sparking discussions ahead of the crucial public hearing on December 1, 2026.
Learn more here!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #BlueEarthCountyBudget #PublicFinance
Learn more here!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #BlueEarthCountyBudget #PublicFinance
Blue Earth County's Chair Shanna Hood reveals a looming SNAP reimbursement cut that could cost the state millions, but highlights their impressive 0% error rate—what does this mean for your community?
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#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency
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#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency
Board chair warns of SNAP reimbursement change and highlights county's 0% error-rate sample
Blue Earth County Board chair Shanna Hood flagged an Oct. 1 federal change to SNAP administrative reimbursement, warned about a new error-rate method that could expose state and counties to large benefit losses, and said Blue Earth County had a 0% sampled error rate last year; she also encouraged participation in a community health survey.
citizenportal.ai
September 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Blue Earth County's Chair Shanna Hood reveals a looming SNAP reimbursement cut that could cost the state millions, but highlights their impressive 0% error rate—what does this mean for your community?
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency
Blue Earth County is set to kick off a major $23 million bridge project over the Blue Earth River, with hopes of completion by late 2028!
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #BlueEarthCountyBridge #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment #CommunityPlanning #PublicWorks
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#BlueEarthCounty #MN #BlueEarthCountyBridge #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment #CommunityPlanning #PublicWorks
Board awards $23 million bid for County State Aid Highway 9 bridge over Blue Earth River
The county accepted Redstone Construction's low bid of $23,019,596.55 for Bridge No. 07610 (engineer's estimate $24.7 million). Staff said the project is expected to take two years with steel girders and other long-lead items ordered soon; coordination with the Rapid Dam removal project was raised.
citizenportal.ai
September 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Blue Earth County is set to kick off a major $23 million bridge project over the Blue Earth River, with hopes of completion by late 2028!
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #BlueEarthCountyBridge #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment #CommunityPlanning #PublicWorks
Click to read more!
#BlueEarthCounty #MN #BlueEarthCountyBridge #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment #CommunityPlanning #PublicWorks
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
The Free Press Election Poll
Please answer and submit by FRIDAY, SEPT. 11. All answers are anonymous and will be present as a whole, not individually.
forms.gle
September 8, 2026 at 5:02 AM
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
The Free Press Election Poll
Please answer and submit by FRIDAY, SEPT. 11. All answers are anonymous and will be present as a whole, not individually.
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September 8, 2026 at 4:49 AM
To win #MN01, @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social must win
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11
#BlueEarthCounty
In 2024, Trump won the county by 443 votes and #BradFinstad outperformed #Trump and won by 3,950.
The #MankatoFreePress is checking the mood of the voters with a poll about the race
forms.gle/ECm1u2grhJsQ... Respond by Sept. 11