Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
the North Mankato police department responded to a crash at the intersection of Lee Blvd and Belgrade Ave.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 5:22 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Mankato is hosting their Red, White and Boom! in Riverfront Park, which opens at 5 pm. In St Peter, they are hosting their 'old-fashioned' 4th of July celebration. Just 20 minutes away, Elysian is also hosting their own Fourth of July Celebration.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
A country music festival is coming to southern Minnesota, thanks to a woman who wants to share her love for festivals with her community.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Conagra Brands, Inc. opened its new state-of-the-art vegetable processing plant Wednesday in Waseca.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota is joining more than 2,000 museums nationwide in honoring those who are serving in the U.S. military.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The Mankato Area Community Band is celebrating its 100th year with a concert that will take place Tuesday evening at Lincoln Park.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 7:36 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and to commemorate, community members are invited to become dementia friends and visit the community garden designed to create a bridge between volunteers and adults with Alzheimer’s.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Two lifelong best friends are finding success on and off the softball field.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 7:35 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
There are no age restrictions, though registration is required in advance for both skiers and volunteers.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 10:05 AM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
With high temperatures coming to the area, It is important to keep an eye out for all the different heat related illnesses and their signs.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 7:33 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Northway Academy’s goal is to offer children and their families services and support that will help lead to growth and independence, regardless of the challenges they face.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
For car lovers or anyone looking to enjoy a day of fun, Mankato Area Meets and Cruises (MMC) is hosting its third annual charity car show on Saturday.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 7:45 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison held a press conference Tuesday confirming the state’s commitment to protecting women from other states who travel to Minnesota seeking or providing abortion.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 7:34 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The North Mankato Taylor Library is bringing families a week full of activities, and with this heat wave, some fun takes place at the pool.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 7:28 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
With heat like we’re seeing lately, many in southern Minnesota have one goal in mind: stay cool.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The project is expected to be completed by next summer.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Jordyn Brennan began painting the floodwall mural last Sunday and it shows historic elements, meaningful places, nature and more.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 11:20 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Businesses are investing in the Mankato region.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
With another heat wave around the corner, health providers are reminding the public of some medications that pose risks in warmer weather.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The City of North Mankato says the contractors have been fighting the rain for the last few months, causing progress to stall on the project.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development kicked off its Summer of Jobs campaign in Mankato at a local metal fabricator.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:37 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The North Mankato City Council made a motion Monday to enter into negotiations with Kevin McCann for the open city administrator position.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 7:50 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
First responders arrived at the scene around 10: 30 a.m. and reported that smoke and flames were visible outside the residence.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
GMG says with a record budget surplus of $9 billion, the legislature had the opportunity to do more.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 11:35 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato is selling off its rectory, school and parking lot.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 8:20 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
This weekend, Minnesota residents are allowed to fish without licenses as long as they take children 15 or younger along.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking the state Legislature for $1.8 million to fund seven more full-time prosecutors and two legal assistants to provide help in county attorney’s offices statewide.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 8:52 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Destiny Owens and Bethany Truman are bringing the celebration to the Mankato area.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 8:32 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Lis'n offers natural hair and body products with ingredients grown here in Minnesota.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Minnesota is also one of the two states with the slowest corn planting this year, with 82% planted compared to the normal 92 percent.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Minnesota State University, Mankato is kicking off its Maverick Food Garden to supplement food for the college’s pantry.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The North Mankato Farmers’ Market kicked off Monday at South Central College.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 6:50 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Benda is joining with other Republicans in endorsing Brad Finstad in his run to fill the seat in congress.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 8:07 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The Riverfront Drive Demonstration Project is anticipated to last through March 2023.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Dam Days is held annually on the first weekend after Memorial Day.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 8:50 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
This week, seventh-grade students at Dakota Meadows Middle School started learning about the Vietnam War.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 10:12 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
In North Mankato, a preschool celebrated more than its last day of school Thursday.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 8:48 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
A few months ago, a family-owned business made it their mission to remember those who are no longer with us.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 11:08 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
In spring 2012, Mankato area authorities launched the Active Violence/Active Shooter program.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The City of North Mankato announced the three finalists Tuesday for the vacant city administrator position.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 11:54 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Leading factors in fatal boating accidents include alcohol use and drowning.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 11:31 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
MnDOT urges drivers to drive with caution and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 11:01 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
After the educational challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mankato Area Public Schools are looking for tutors to help guide students through the upcoming school year.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 7:29 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Nationally, the unemployment rate stayed the same at 3.6%.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
More than 30 businesses from around the area took over the school grounds to bring students a hands-on experience.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 11:18 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
The baby formula shortage has forced parents across the U.S. to come up with different ways to get their hands on some formula.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 7:53 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
GMG’s Foundation will serve as the fiscal host of these funds, which will be sub-granted to business owners and developers within the three commercial corridors.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 8:39 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Henderson residents are all too familiar with the day-to-day impact that flooding has on their community.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 7:19 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Officers may now issue a voucher to replace the vehicle's light bulbs at no expense to the owner.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 8:51 PM CDT
|By Sofia Martinez
Minneopa State Park is still adding new members to the bison family.