Jake Rinehart
Digital Content Producer
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Jake Rinehart is a Digital Content Producer at KEYC News Now.
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The Mavericks’ last match against Wisconsin-Parkside was also canceled because of COVID-19.
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Nearly 700 members of the Minnesota Nurse Association have signed a petition demanding six Mayo Clinic Health System facilities take action to address staff shortages and recognize nurses’ sacrifices throughout the pandemic.
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Sleepy Eye students will now be required to wear masks in the classroom.
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Minnesota State forward Nathan Smith has been named to the Team USA Olympic roster, joining head coach Mike Hastings at the games in February.
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Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL-North Mankato) announced Wednesday that he is launching his reelection campaign for Minnesota State Senator in District 19.
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The Minnesota State Athletic Department announced that multiple events have been canceled due to COVID-19.
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The Martin Luther College Athletics Department announced Wednesday the women’s basketball game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to COVID-19.
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A Wyoming man has been charged in connection to a police chase and crash that knocked out power to more than 800 Xcel Energy customers in Mankato and North Mankato on Monday night.
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Mankato officials say they responded to a structure fire in Mankato on Monday.
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Xcel Energy is reporting that hundreds are without power in Mankato and North Mankato.
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Barta currently serves as a captain on the force.
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An amber alert was issued Friday evening for a one-year-old child who was abducted in Minneapolis.
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Multiple Minnesota State athletic events have been canceled this weekend due to COVID-19 protocols.
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There are also reports that Minnesota State forward Nathan Smith has reportedly been offered a spot on USA Hockey’s Olympic roster, while speculation persists that goaltender Dryden McKay is also being considered by Team USA.
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Minnesota State junior goaltender Calla Frank was named as the WCHA Goaltender of the Month for the month of December.
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Three Minnesota State Mavericks received recognition from the Central Collegiate Hockey Association for their contributions during the month of December.
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A Lake Crystal woman died following a crash Tuesday on Highway 169 at Riverfront Drive.
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Authorities in Nicollet County say a woman was airlifted to St. Mary’s in Rochester following a crash Sunday.
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Authorities in southwest Minnesota say alcohol was a contributing factor in a one-vehicle crash that injured a South Dakota woman.
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Authorities say three people were sent to the emergency room following a Highway 14 crash near Courtland.
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Authorities in Renville County charged an Olivia man with third-degree murder.
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Karl-Anthony Towns collected his 5,000th career rebound Tuesday as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-102.
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The Mankato Area Public School Board announced Tuesday that Darren Wacker has resigned, effective immediately.
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The National Weather Service was in Hartland on Thursday to survey the damage caused by Wednesday’s rare December storms.
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Drew Bennett faces life in prison for the incident.
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Minnesota health officials say a person affiliated with Minnesota State University, Mankato has been diagnosed with the state’s second case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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The Minnesota PUC approved an interim rate increase of 6.4% for Xcel residential electric customers and a 3.9% interim rate increase for residential natural gas customers.
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The City of Mankato is preparing for Friday’s winter storm by adjusting its schedule for residential garbage and recycling pick-up.
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Authorities in North Mankato say they were engaged in a high-speed pursuit Thursday afternoon.
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Authorities in Le Sueur County are informing the public that a level one predatory offender has moved into a residence in rural Henderson.
A North Mankato man is awaiting charges after being arrested for a weapons complaint.
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Authorities in Mankato are asking for the public’s help in locating possible suspects relating to property vandalism incidents.
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North Mankato Mayor Mark Dehen announced Wednesday that he has filed for the open Nicollet County District 3 Commissioner seat, which was recently vacated due to the passing of Denny Kemp.
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The Minnesota Association of School Administrators announced Tuesday that Dr. Michael Funk, superintendent of Albert Lea Area Schools, was named the 2022 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year.
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Edwin Hookenson, who played for the Mavericks between 2016 and 2020, signed a one-year deal with the Utah Grizzlies, a minor league affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche.
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The Mankato Family YMCA’s mentoring programs recently received a $30,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust.
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The Iowa Lakes Lakers announced Sean Boyle was appointed as the newest head coach of the college’s wrestling program on Tuesday.
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The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says that 87-year-old Allan Duus is missing from his home in the rural Spirit Lake area, which is located on the west side of Big Spirit Lake.
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The City of Mankato announced the winners of its annual photo contest on Wednesday.
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Minnesota State women’s hockey defenseman Anna Wilgren made her U.S. Women’s National Team debut Monday night against Canada.
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The City of Mankato announced the Warren Street corridor reopened to the public Monday afternoon.
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Madelia Health was the only Minnesota Critical Access Hospital to be recognized in this category this year.
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Minnesota State senior Eli Thomas was named as a nominee for the 2021 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award.
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The Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center announced Wednesday that the Nelly concert has been rescheduled.
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The Minnesota State Court announced Monday that it is reinstating some COVID-19 prevention and mitigation measures for all visitors regardless of vaccination status.
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Residents in Pemberton may be without running water after a water main broke Friday.
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The number of closed sales of residential homes in Minnesota declined in September, and southern Minnesota is seeing a significant decrease.
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Bethany Lutheran College’s fall 2021 enrollment marks an all-time high in the college’s history.
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Gustavus Adolphus College was named the No. 20 liberal arts college in the country, according to Washington Monthly’s 2021 rankings.