Sofia Martinez
Multimedia 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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Alumacraft has been in the St. Peter community since the early 1970s.
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With early voting kicking off, residents in the Mankato Area Public School district boundaries have two bond referendum questions to keep in mind.
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They will be opening a Cinnabon Bakery, Auntie Anne’s pretzels, and Jamba Juice.
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A project the has gotten a lot of attention due to pedestrian safety and speed issues is Riverfront Drive.
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Costanza’s Pizzeria announced on their Facebook page that their last day of business is this Sunday.
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“Rosies and Wendys” worked to produce tanks, ships, planes, and other materiel during World War II.
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La Terraza Mexican Grill and Bar in Mankato is closing its doors. The restaurant on Madison Ave. announced that at the moment, they will only be operating at the New Ulm and Redwood Falls locations.
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With partnerships in rural locations students and the program have the opportunity to meet the needs which are different than those in more urban settings.
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In an update this afternoon, Public Safety says preliminary investigation indicates that there was an unintentional discharge of a gun.
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While the status of school resource officers in many Minnesota Public Schools remains up in the air, St. Peter Schools are choosing to keep their designated officers in the hallways.
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During Monday night’s work session, Mankato City Council members said they hope for clarity when it comes to the language of the new law.
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A new generation of Americans is making it their mission to make sure all generations never forget what happened on September 11, 2001.
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To help raise awareness around substance use disorder the Annual Walk for Recovery took place earlier today.
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Dr. Mark Taylor, a longtime Mankato OB-GYN, is retiring this Friday after 36 years and around 7,000 deliveries.
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Mankato Area Public schools has two school resource officers that won’t be present until further notice, after a new state law took effect.
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In Mankato, families found a way to spend final summer days outside even though the temperatures were in the 90s.
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The city said that the intersection near Castle Park and Dakota Meadows Middle School sees significant traffic on school mornings and afternoons.
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It’s official: the roundabout project on Lor ray drive and Howard Drive is expected to finally open up later today. On Friday morning, the City of North Mankato hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the important project.
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This summer, MnDOT crews had their hands full with construction projects from Montgomery, New Ulm, Madelia, Lewisville, to St Peter, and more.
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Construction began in June and is currently on schedule to open before Dakota Meadows’ first day of school, next Thursday.
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The state patrol says the driver of the Mustang, 55 year old Mark Alan Tigner of Brandon, South Dakota, was killed in the crash.
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The Mankato Golf Club hosted the 12th annual Tee It Up for the Troops golf tournament.
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The Mankato Golf Club is hosting the 12th annual Tee It Up for the Troops golf tournament. Every year, the event benefits and honors all US military service members and those who have been wounded in battle.
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According to a post on Facebook, the local garden center which is open all year is currently closed due to a small fire.
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21-year-old Connor Lee Hoeft of North Mankato entered a guilty plea Wednesday morning to aiding and abetting murder in the third degree.
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Blue Earth County Deputy Sheriff Chris Arkell and Criminal Division Chief Todd Coryell were aiming those recognized at a Minnesota Twins game.
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For the second time this week, the Mankato Salvation Army has opened their cooling station. With the extreme temperatures, guests and their furry friends to cool down for a few hours.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar now talks about the importance of recognizing Merchant Marine.
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Almost 2 years after Maps purchased the building, the early learning and preschool center is ready for its first school year.
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The $7,000 this group raised pays for the 10 AEDs going to schools and centers around the area.
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The 51st Annual Traditional Mankato Wacipi is taking place September 15 through the 17.
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Back in June, Mayor Kuntz made stirred controversy with his comments about a July 8 Pride event being held at a church.
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The meaningful “Golden spike” symbolized the completion of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad in 1869.
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The tours were part of the BECLS Summer Learning Program, which includes reading challenges, craft activities, and more than thirty free events for children and adults.
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As clean-up started this morning, organizers talk about the success of the 25th RibFest.
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Ultimately, the project will be expanding approximately 12.5 miles of Hwy 14, from two lanes to four lanes, between New Ulm and Nicollet.
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The free event takes place, Saturday August 12 from at the North Mankato American Legion Post 518
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The small business that started in Mankato, in Angie and Dan’s garage back in 2001, now reaches across the U.S.
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On Tuesday, union leaders from USW 142B were planning on meeting with MPS to hopefully reach an agreement.
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Around 80 workers from Dotson Iron Castings, which was recently bought by MacLean Power System, continue to strike. Today Union leaders from USW 142B try meeting with MPS to hopefully reach an agreement.
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Starting on Tues., Aug. 1, people can legally possess, use, and home-grow cannabis in Minnesota. One potentially life-changing part of the new cannabis law: people with marijuana convictions could see those wiped off their records.
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A ground breaking ceremony of the future Axis Lofts took place this afternoon.
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A Mankato man convicted in the sexual assault and murder of a 2-year-old was sentenced on Thursday morning in the Blue Earth County Court.
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If you do go on walks, BENCHS recommends to take frequent breaks and bring enough water for your pet and you.
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80 workers from Dotson Iron Castings, which was recently bought by MacLean Power, are on strike.
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Representatives say workers are striking for a safer work environment, a better work-life balance, additional training and a more inclusive onboarding process.
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Mankato author Jodi Dickey published “Mutt and Jack’s Extraordinary Adventure,” which tackles issues of climate change. After two years, her book is on its way to become a film adaptation.
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Administrative and service faculty voted by 97.5% to authorize a strike if MNSU doesn’t move forward with the workers’ priorities for living wages and for an equity and compression study.
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