Sofia Martinez
Multi-Media Journalist
KEYC Mankato, MN
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Sofia Martinez is a multi-media journalist at KEYC News Now. She joined the KEYC News Now team in January 2022 and is a 2021 graduate of Minnesota State University Mankato.
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the North Mankato police department responded to a crash at the intersection of Lee Blvd and Belgrade Ave.
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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.
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A country music festival is coming to southern Minnesota, thanks to a woman who wants to share her love for festivals with her community.
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Conagra Brands, Inc. opened its new state-of-the-art vegetable processing plant Wednesday in Waseca.
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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.
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The Mankato Area Community Band is celebrating its 100th year with a concert that will take place Tuesday evening at Lincoln Park.
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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.
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Two lifelong best friends are finding success on and off the softball field.
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There are no age restrictions, though registration is required in advance for both skiers and volunteers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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With heat like we’re seeing lately, many in southern Minnesota have one goal in mind: stay cool.
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The project is expected to be completed by next summer.
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Jordyn Brennan began painting the floodwall mural last Sunday and it shows historic elements, meaningful places, nature and more.
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Businesses are investing in the Mankato region.
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With another heat wave around the corner, health providers are reminding the public of some medications that pose risks in warmer weather.
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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.
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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development kicked off its Summer of Jobs campaign in Mankato at a local metal fabricator.
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The North Mankato City Council made a motion Monday to enter into negotiations with Kevin McCann for the open city administrator position.
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First responders arrived at the scene around 10: 30 a.m. and reported that smoke and flames were visible outside the residence.
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GMG says with a record budget surplus of $9 billion, the legislature had the opportunity to do more.
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato is selling off its rectory, school and parking lot.
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This weekend, Minnesota residents are allowed to fish without licenses as long as they take children 15 or younger along.
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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.
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Destiny Owens and Bethany Truman are bringing the celebration to the Mankato area.
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Lis'n offers natural hair and body products with ingredients grown here in Minnesota.
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Minnesota is also one of the two states with the slowest corn planting this year, with 82% planted compared to the normal 92 percent.
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Minnesota State University, Mankato is kicking off its Maverick Food Garden to supplement food for the college’s pantry.
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The North Mankato Farmers’ Market kicked off Monday at South Central College.
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Benda is joining with other Republicans in endorsing Brad Finstad in his run to fill the seat in congress.
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The Riverfront Drive Demonstration Project is anticipated to last through March 2023.
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Dam Days is held annually on the first weekend after Memorial Day.
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This week, seventh-grade students at Dakota Meadows Middle School started learning about the Vietnam War.
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In North Mankato, a preschool celebrated more than its last day of school Thursday.
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A few months ago, a family-owned business made it their mission to remember those who are no longer with us.
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In spring 2012, Mankato area authorities launched the Active Violence/Active Shooter program.
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The City of North Mankato announced the three finalists Tuesday for the vacant city administrator position.
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Leading factors in fatal boating accidents include alcohol use and drowning.
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MnDOT urges drivers to drive with caution and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.
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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.
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Nationally, the unemployment rate stayed the same at 3.6%.
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More than 30 businesses from around the area took over the school grounds to bring students a hands-on experience.
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The baby formula shortage has forced parents across the U.S. to come up with different ways to get their hands on some formula.
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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.
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Henderson residents are all too familiar with the day-to-day impact that flooding has on their community.
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Officers may now issue a voucher to replace the vehicle's light bulbs at no expense to the owner.
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Minneopa State Park is still adding new members to the bison family.