Tony Peregrin
Videojournalist
KEYC Mankato

Tony Peregrin joined the KEYC News Now staff in September 2021 as a Videojournalist.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
This week's Pick of the Litter is Willa, a Rhodesian Ridgeback and she's got seven siblings all up for adoption.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 10:48 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
The Knights take down Visitation in a thriller to finish 27-0.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
House of Print in Madelia takes over printing operations for The Mankato Free Press as the paper stops printing in house at Downtown location.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
A big second inning powers the Raiders past the Cougars.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Knights take down Esko in the quarterfinals.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 10:46 AM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
A senior kitty double feature for Pick of the Litter. Gertrude and Mildred are looking for a quiet home with a patient and understanding owner.
Updated: May 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Merrow is a friendly and confident cat up for adoption. He is FIV + but that doesn't slow him down.
Updated: May 18, 2026 at 12:29 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Meet Logan, a mild mannered cat up for adoption. He is a sweet and sensitive senior kitty.
Principal, Choir Director, and Art Teacher Beth Steffl Takes Home The Golden Apple for Saint Raphael
Updated: May 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Saint Raphael in Springfield, MN is home to our latest Golden Apple Recipient. Mrs. Beth Steffl teaches Art, Directs Choir and is the Principal.
Updated: May 11, 2026 at 10:54 AM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Milo is this week's Pick of the Litter. May is also clear out the shelter month at BENCHS.
Updated: May 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
The Greater Mankato United Way Forth Grade Book Project visits Kennedy Elementary with the Olseth Family Foundation and volunteers to provide the Silverstein classic and read to local fourth graders.
Updated: May 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Red Heeler Baby Chai is this weeks Pick of the Litter
Updated: May 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
The Hanska Community comes together to honor the memory of Tabitha and Justin.
Updated: May 4, 2026 at 9:28 AM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Friends and family gather to remember Tabitha Trescott & Justin Reinarts in Hanska
Updated: May 4, 2026 at 9:25 AM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Hundreds of people gathered in New Ulm to pay their respects to a local hero who died tragically after enduring so much in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, including the Bataan Death March.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Meet Ant, a four year old FIV+ Tabby cat.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2026 at 6:57 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
This year marks 43 years of teaching for Heidi Koeritz, our latest Golden Apple Winner. The St. James Lutheran school in Northrop is a tight knit community and Mrs. Kurtz has built a life there teaching multiple generations. In fact, her own grandson is one of her first grade students.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Penny Jo has a red coat, crazy cute ears, and she has lived with other cats & dogs. Penny is a twelve year old Min Pin, or Miniature Pinscher.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Shelter dogs at BENCHS will be getting pool time at The Paw.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
The Mankato Makers Space and Sergio Salgado hosts music, artist workshops, a silent auction, and a potluck to raise money for Communities Organizing Power and Latino Action
Updated: Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Ten cats from the same home come to BENCHS after their owner was no longer able to care for them.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Sheet metal workers voted down the proposed contract and their current agreement expired on Midnight last Tuesday March 31st. According to union business agent Jason Damman for Sheet Metal local 10, health care is the sticking point between the workers and Jones Metal.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Meet Cruz the peanut butter aficionado. He's a high energy Terrier mix.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Students learn skills while earning credits with hands on experience
Updated: Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:41 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
Meet Scorpion a friendly kitty with a tougher background.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:29 PM CDT
|By Rob Clark and Tony Peregrin
The Bulldogs take down Cherry in the opening round of state.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:21 PM CDT
|By Tony Peregrin
This week's Pick of the Litter is Sam.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM CST
|By Rob Clark , Mattea Skinner and Tony Peregrin
Check out this week's highlights!
Updated: Mar. 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
Rural Minnesota resident Jamie explains how the execution of ICE operations frighten her.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
More than 100 community members gathered at Mother Louise Park in downtown Le Sueur to show peaceful Solidarity with their immigrant neighbors
Updated: Feb. 27, 2026 at 10:57 PM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
This week’s pick of the litter is Phantom, and she’s a talker. Phantom is a senior domestic shorthair with a tuxedo pattern and she is one vocal kitty.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2026 at 11:17 PM CST
|By Rob Clark and Tony Peregrin
The Giants will battle Minneota.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM CST
|By Rob Clark , Tony Peregrin and Gavin Pehringer
East is the Class A runner-up.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2026 at 10:38 PM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
Soothing and gentle kitty up for adoption at BENCHS.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2026 at 10:54 PM CST
|By Rob Clark , Tony Peregrin, Mattea Skinner and Gavin Pehringer
Check out this week's edition of Sports Extra!
Updated: Feb. 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
This week's pick of the litter is Kingston, a 2 year old, orange tabby cat with classic markings.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2026 at 1:33 PM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
Allina Health New Ulm Medical Center is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
Youth mentoring returns to the Mankato Area as Big Brothers Big Sisters expands their footprint in Southern Minnesota.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2026 at 10:35 AM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
Meet Maxie, the friendly Norwegian Elkhound.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM CST
|By Rob Clark and Tony Peregrin
Check out this week's edition of Sports Extra.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:14 AM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
Greater Mankato Growth hosted their annual legislative forum at South Central Service Cooperative. The event was moderated by Andy Wilke.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
Founder & wrestler Mitch Paradise of Paradise City Wrestling breaks down WinterMania.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:21 AM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
Members and advocates of The Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride meets with the city of Mankato. The goal was to continue to develop the partnership between the Healing Ride and the city.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM CST
|By Rob Clark , Tony Peregrin and Mattea Skinner
Check out this week's highlights!
Updated: Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
This senior kitty is looking for a new home.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM CST
|By Aaron Stuve and Tony Peregrin
The project for a new North Mankato building is reaching its final stages, but not without some pushback from a group of residents.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2026 at 1:23 PM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
Morty is this week's Pick of the Litter. He's a black domestic longhaired cat.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2026 at 8:47 AM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
Community members gathered for the second day in a row at the Veterans Memorial bridge Sunday afternoon to protest the killing of Alex Pretti
Updated: Jan. 20, 2026 at 10:50 PM CST
|By Tony Peregrin
The Immigrant Defense Network was in Mankato to educate citizens on their constitutional rights and provide safe observer training, preparing citizens to interact with federal agents.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Rob Clark , Tony Peregrin and Mattea Skinner
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