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Minnesota

Minnesota State Fair announces dates for 3rd annual ‘Kickoff to Summer at the Fair’ event

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Hayley Raatsi
The Minnesota State Fair announced the dates for their third annual "Kickoff to Summer at the Fair" event.

Local

At 7 p.m., police responded to a driving complaint made against a vehicle operated by...

Vehicle pursuit leads to arrest in Mankato

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Sean Morawczynski
At 7 p.m., police responded to a driving complaint made against a vehicle operated by 46-year-old Jeffrey Pooley.

News

St. James residents will have a new health care provider in town, set to open this summer....

Madelia Health to expand with new clinic in St. James

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sean Morawczynski
St. James residents will have a new health care provider in town, set to open this summer. Madelia Health has announced it will be opening a family medicine clinic in the downtown area.

News

Child porn arrest

Three Rochester residents arrested on child pornography charges

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Darian Leddy
Three Rochester residents were arrested on possessing child pornography Thursday.

Local

Mankato’s Neighborhood Engagement Grant Program open

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Michael McShane
Applications are being accepted by the City of Mankato for the city’s Neighborhood Engagement Grant Program.

News

MSU Mankato offering free dental care to kids

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Michael McShane
The university’s Dental Education Program is offering free dental care to area children 18 years and younger on Feb. 2.The free service will go from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Local

Collision on State Hwy 13

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Michael McShane
A vehicle driven by Sebastian Robert Schumacher. 28, of Waseca was heading northbound when it collided with a southbound vehicle driven by Eric Allan Nelson, 35, also of Waseca.

High School

East wins over Austin and Century, falls to St. Peter

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Mankato East wrestling team won two of their three matches.

High School

Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s wins over Sleepy Eye

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Knights get revenge against the Indians.

Local

Applications are being accepted for Mankato’s new Neighborhood Engagement Grant Program

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KEYC Staff
Applications are being accepted for Mankato's new Neighborhood Engagement Grant Program.
10 Day Forecast
10 Day Forecast

Local

Mankato YMCA’s Brother/ Sister Mentoring program received $30,000 in grant money

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Sofia Martinez
Mankato YMCA's Brother/ Sister Mentoring program received $30,000 in grant money.

Local

Minnesota teacher shortage worsens

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Maddie Paul
Minnesota school districts aim to close the gap for the worsening teacher and substitute shortage

News

More pain at the pump ahead

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KTTC Staff
For the 4th straight week gas prices have been on rise.

Local

McLeod County Sheriff’s Department provides update after fatal incident on Jan. 23

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KEYC Staff
McLeod County Sheriff's Department provides update after Jan. 23 incident

News

U.S. Govt. signs order banning mining in BWCA watershed for 20 years

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:05 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Biden administration has moved to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota from future mining.

Minnesota

‘State of Ag’ survey available until Feb. 17

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:29 AM CST
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By Sean Morawczynski
Survey facilitators say anyone directly or indirectly working near the ag, food or natural resource industry can share their input.

Local

A new law aims to improve rural healthcare across the country

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:17 PM CST
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By Maddie Paul
For the next five years, the Minnesota State Office of Rural Health will receive federal funds to continue an initiative that expands suburban health care access to rural providers across the state.

Sports

Thielbar, Twins venture to Mankato for evening with local fans

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:25 PM CST
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By Mary Rominger
The 61st Twins Winter Caravan ventured to Mankato's beloved Kato Ballroom.

Education

131 teachers are candidates for Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:42 PM CST
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By Stephanie Williams
131 teachers are candidates for Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Prep Athlete of the Week

Prep Athlete: Stevermer leading the way for the Cougars

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:19 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
Stevermer's play earns her Prep Athlete of the Week honors.

Golden Apple

This week’s Golden Apple recipient: Nicole Lecy

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:19 PM CST
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By Sofia Martinez
This week's Golden Apple Award recipient is an Art teacher from Nicollet Public School.

Local

The Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society is looking for foster families for their anticipated busy kitten season

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
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By Aaron Stuve
Future kitten fosters will be needed this spring at BENCHS

Local

A downed light pole briefly impacts traffic on Madison Ave.

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:21 PM CST
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By KEYC Staff
A downed light pole on Madison Ave. briefly halted traffic Wednesday afternoon

Local

Visit Mankato is preparing for the Governor’s Fishing Opener to be held in the area this May

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:12 PM CST
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By Aaron Stuve
Visit Mankato is preparing for the Governor’s Fishing Opener to be held in the area this May

News

Mother pleads guilty to second-degree murder of newborn left by river in 2003

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:47 PM CST
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By KTTC Staff and KARE 11
Jennifer Lynn Matter entered her guilty plea in Goodhue County Court with a sentencing date scheduled for Apr. 28, 2023.

News

Faculty calls on embattled Minnesota college head to resign

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:16 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The faculty at a Minnesota college is calling for its president to resign for her handling of a Muslim student's objection to a depiction of the Prophet Muhammad being shown in an ancient art course.

Minnesota

Voting open for ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:17 AM CST
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By Sean Morawczynski
More than 10,400 names were submitted with MnDOT staff carefully narrowing it down to 60 finalists.

Local

White Bear Lake police officer stable after shooting

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Authorities say a White Bear Lake police officer is hospitalized in stable condition after being shot while trying to make an arrest.

Minnesota

State-run COVID-19 testing sites to close

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:42 AM CST
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By Michael McShane
As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a slow close, testing sites across Minnesota are planning on closing this week.

Local

MSU Mankato economic impact estimated at more than $827 million

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:41 AM CST
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By Michael McShane
A new study released by Minnesota State University, Mankato showed the university’s economic impact on the region is just shy of a $1 billion.

Local

Tuesday Night Sports (01-24)

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
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By Rob Clark , Anfernee Patterson and Jackson Jirik
East girls basketball picks up a win over Rochester Century.

Local

State budget proposal

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:25 PM CST
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By Maddie Paul
With about $17.6 billion in surplus, the administration's "One Minnesota Budget" has three focal areas: supporting children and families, investing in the state's economic future, and protecting health and safety.

Local

City of Mankato to residents - Help us help you: Garbage and recycling container tips

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:02 PM CST
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By Stephanie Williams
With the heavy snow, proper placement of garbage and recycling carts is important.

Local

The Mankato YMCA announced that their executive director will be retiring this year

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:56 PM CST
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By KEYC Staff
The Mankato YMCA announced that their executive director will be retiring this year

Local

School districts are coming together creating their 2023 legislative platforms for the upcoming session in Minnesota legislature

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
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By Nick Beck
Governor Walz' budget will include a more than $700 million general funding boost for public schools over the next two years

Local

Minneopa State Park is preparing for its annual candlelight hike in February

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:07 PM CST
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By Aaron Stuve
Minneopa State Park will host a candlelight walk/hike on Feb. 11

Local

Makers of Hormel Chili and Modist Brewing Co. collaborate on limited edition beer

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:06 PM CST
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By KTTC Staff
Hormel teamed up with Modist Brewing Co. to create a limited edition beer ahead of the Super Bowl.

News

Portion of East Cherry St. to close temporarily for sewer repairs

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:55 AM CST
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By KEYC Staff
Starting at 10 a.m., today, a portion of E. Cherry St., between S. 4th St. and S. Broad St., will be temporarily closed for a sanitary sewer repair.

Community

Drummers partners with Mending Spirits for adoption event

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:27 AM CST
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By Aaron Stuve
A local business partnered with an animal rescue organization Saturday for an animal adoption event

News

DNR: Watch out for thin ice on frozen lakes

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:55 AM CST
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By Nick Beck
Just because it’s late January, does not mean that the ice is safe.

Local

MCHS to fill pharmacy gap

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:16 AM CST
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By Nick Beck
Many area pharmacies are no longer open 24 hours a day, leaving a gap for those needing to fill their prescription. In response, the Mayo Clinic Health System has installed InstyMed machines in all their regional hospitals to access their prescriptions 24/7.

Local

St. Peter’s mayor marks her first year in office

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:07 AM CST
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By Sofia Martinez
It had been over a century since the seat was filled by a woman. In November of 2021, Shanon Nowell was elected to become St. Peter’s new mayor.

News

Fairmont city council votes to kick-start community center project

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:24 AM CST
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By Aaron Stuve
Fairmont’s city council has voted to kick-start the town’s community center project.

Minnesota

MnDOT updates Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 12:05 PM CST
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By Hayley Raatsi
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has adopted the 2022-2041 Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan, strengthening the agency’s commitment to providing a convenient, safe, reliable and affordable system that works for everyone.

Local

2nd Bend of the River Fall Festival headliners announced

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:37 AM CST
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By Sean Morawczynski
Grammy-nominated Pop-country artist Elle King and legendary rock band 38 Special will be the headliners at the second annual Bend of the River Festival cranking out their biggest hits at Blakeslee Stadium on Sept. 16.

Local

Downtown snow emergency declared in Mankato

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:21 AM CST
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By Mitch Keegan
The City of Mankato has called a downtown snow emergency starting at 10 p.m., tonight, until 8 a.m., tomorrow.

News

2 people escape Duluth house fire, use snow to help put out blaze

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 8:58 AM CST
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By Briggs LeSavage
Crews responded the home in the Lincoln Park neighborhood around 8 a.m.

High School

St. James Area wins over New Ulm Cathedral

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Saints pick up their second straight win.

High School

New Ulm Cathedral defeats Edgerton

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 7:58 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Greyhounds pick up their fifth win of the season.

High School

Southwest Christian/Richfield upsets No. 14 New Ulm

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 6:49 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Eagles drop to 13-2-1 on the season.
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