Michael McShane
Newscast Producer
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Michael McShane has been a producer for KEYC News Now This Morning since August 2021. A native of Los Angeles, Michael moved to Mankato in 2017 to study journalism at Minnesota State University, Mankato. During his college career, Michael was a writer and editor for the college newspaper, The Reporter. Michael graduated with a major in Mass Media with a minor in Creative Writing. A news junky at heart, Michael hopes to inform and provide breaking news to southern Minnesota residents.
• Hometown?
Los Angeles, California
• Alma mater?
Minnesota State University, Mankato
• What's your favorite part of your job?
To be able to learn about everything that is going on in the community.
• What's your dream story?
Stories about politics, local and national, has always been my main interest. Being able to cover a presidential race is very exciting to me.
• What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I wanted to be a teacher, but changed my mind when I realized I'd be going to school again.
• What got you interested in news?
I first got interested in news during the 2012 presidential election. I started to follow the republican primaries and got hooked to the news coverage.
• What's your favorite sport to watch?
American Football
• What's your favorite band?
Dave Matthews Band
• What's one thing you cannot live without?
My pet cat, Morgana.
• What's your favorite season?
Summer - there's no ice to slip on.
• If you could spend a week anywhere, where would you go?
I've always wanted to travel to Ireland.
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For one dollar, children ages 6-17 can ride the transit anywhere within the St. Peter city limits.
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Starting at 6:30 a.m. the two southbound lanes on Third Avenue at the Maxfield Street intersection will be temporarily closed.
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First responders discovered 57-year old Douglas Pomplun on the floor of the barn.
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A rise in 911 misdials is having a huge impact on public safety resources and now state officials want to look at ways to fix the issue.
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The simulated emergency will take place at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.The drill will test the capabilities of federal, state and local agencies in the event of an incident at the plant.
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John and Cindy Herman have been hosting foreign exchange students since 1999. The Herman Family of Wells have now been recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
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Eight games between the Rochester Honkers and the Mankato MoonDogs will be sponsored by The Blue Earth County Corn & Soybean Growers Association and Olmsted-Wabasha County Growers Association.
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The second Minnesota Original Music Festival is coming to St. Peter, later this month. The event is hosted by Minnesota artists to celebrate new and original music.
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Governor Tim Walz and the state DEED announcing $5 million in loans will be distributed to 22 businesses. One of the businesses selected is Mankato-based AmeriStar Manufacturing.
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Feeding Our Communities Partners is getting extra help for its Summer Pack Program.
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There’s a Memorial Day tradition to take part in, as the holiday weekend kicks off. The Friday before Memorial Day is National Poppy Day.
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Minnesota State’s baseball team is traveling to Sioux Falls, South Dakota today for the NCAA Super Regional.
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Mankato’s Erlandson Park will soon have a new playground. The overall design was created with input from the community and around 900 students from Kennedy, Washington and Mt. Olive schools.
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A historic home in Mankato will once again open its doors to the public.
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Loyola Catholic School just received its largest donation in school history from the Glen A. Taylor Foundation. A portion of the donation will also go toward a teacher endowment fund to help raise teachers’ salaries.
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The rise in artificial intelligence is having an impact here in Minnesota. State officials will announce today the launch of a new multilingual virtual assistant.
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Construction projects on Highways 169, 99 and 22 have caused an increase in traffic congestion in St. Peter.
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Agencies such as the State Patrol, state Department of Public Safety and Department of Natural Resources are kicking off the ‘100 safest days’ of Summer today.
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On June 1, the Salvation Army shelter will offer more housing care management, collaboration with outside agencies and recreational therapy activities.
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The northbound Highway 169 exit ramp to Lookout Drive in Mankato will be temporarily closed.
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Late last night the Minnesota House passed the amended bill in a 73 to 57 vote.
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Officers from the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office and Mankato Police and Fire will be holding a “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser to raise money for Minnesota’s Special Olympics.
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The scammers would then threaten to shut off the customer’s utilities if payments were not made.
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The awarded funding will allow 59 employers to provide educational advancement and career pathways to just over 650 current and new employees.
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Throughout the week, people in the community will be seeing volunteers helping with yard work, cleaning, building and more.
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To participate in the Mother’s Day fishing challenge, moms simply need to join the Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge Facebook group and submit one photo of each fish they catch.
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Governor Tim Walz has given his support for the bill and has said he will sign it once it reaches his desk.
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Starting at 7:30 a.m., the northbound lane of North Riverfront Drive between Thompson and East Mabel Streets will be temporarily closed for street repair.
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Minnesota State Patrol troopers and partner agencies will be on the roads in full force this spring and summer on the look out for street racing.
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The bill requires a percentage of third-party contractor employees be graduates or apprentices in a registered apprenticeship program.
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Starting at 6 a.m., a portion of Park Lane, between Sibley Parkway and Woodland Avenue, will be temporarily closed for utility work.
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Foster Care Month is an opportunity to recognize foster parents for providing care and stability to children across Minnesota.
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A variety of birthday-themed events will be held all week-long, including a magic show, a bubble bash, and more.
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TRIAD is a partnership between local law enforcement, community groups and senior citizens with the goal of reducing crime that targets the elderly population.
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Portions of Val Imm Drive and Warren Street will be temporarily closed for right-of-way restoration work.
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The annual event is a fun and healthy way to promote safe biking and walking activities among both students and parents alike.
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Walz plans to highlight a project included in his infrastructure plan. He is set to tour Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Armstrong Hall and hold a roundtable discussion with student leaders and school officials.
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The Mankato-based organization, Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) , is one of 19 groups being awarded.
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The development team for Studio Five, located at 507 Riverfront Drive, was awarded the Economic Impact award by Minnesota Brownfields.
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The art project consists of cross stitch and embroidery pieces that share stories about libraries and the work metadata librarians have done over the years.
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The annual event is a way to showcase the multitude of research and creative activity that occurs on the campus.
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The Mankato Family YMCA has begun its search for a new Chief Executive Officer.
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The bill would expand access to federal support for families of firefighters and other first responders who pass away from cancer caused by exposure to carcinogens in the line of duty.
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Madelia Health will soon be getting new equipment to better serve expecting mothers in its care.
Reports from the Estherville Police Department say that scam callers are calling residents claiming they are with the police department and that the resident has an active warrant out for their arrest.
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A portion of North Fourth Street between East Spring and Elm Streets will temporarily close.
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An open house will be held at the Minnesota Lake City Office Building from 5 to 7 p.m. Improvements for the Hwy 22 project include improving wheelchair accessibility as well as updating existing sidewalks.
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Activists and lawmakers in Minnesota plan to meet today to discuss the dangers of “forever chemicals” to the community.
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MnDOT is offering the public an opportunity to learn more about the planned I-90 construction project.
The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota will be hosting an Afternoon with Betsy-Tacy and Tib later today from 1-3 p.m.
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