The Minnesota Department of Health reports 243 new confirmed positive cases, raising the total of positive cases to 3,185. That is the highest single-day jump in cases for the state. 1,594 people have recovered and are no longer isolated.
The donation is part of Xcel Energy's pledge to supply health care providers with more than 300,000 personal protective equipment masks across the nation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Faribault Police by calling 507-334-4305 or contact the Rice County Sheriff’s Office by calling 507-334-4391.
Seven nonprofit organizations in the Greater Mankato Area are being awarded a total of $35,000 to provide short-term relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Johnson was the only person in his vehicle, the three occupants of the pickup were transported to Mayo Clinic Health System - Rochester with non-life threatening injuries.
Contact your local school district office with any specific questions and be sure to follow our updates as well as the Minnesota Department of Health while the COVID-19 response continues.
Funding for the four-lane expansion of Highway 14 from Nicollet to New Ulm passes through the Minnesota Legislature to await Governor Walz’s signature.
Katie Dimock from Riverfront Performing Arts joined KEYC News Now Morning to discuss their upcoming show, It Takes Two: An Evening of Classical Pas de Deux.
Amanda Wirig from the Emy Frentz Art Guild joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about upcoming events, including live performances from Minnesota musicians.
Tina McClain from Inspire Health & Wellness joined KEYC News Now Morning to discuss their upcoming fundraiser for the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
Mindy Kimmel from Five Rivers Mental Health Clinic joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about their individual therapy services for kids, teens and adults.
Nancy Walters, the owner of Homestead, joined KEYC News Now Morning to show off Fusion Paints, which are available for purchase in their store. The paints are also used in workshops hosted by Homestead in their new studio.
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Lexi Friedrichs from Dream Closet joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about how their club helps others by giving free shopping experiences to those in need.
Deb Anton from the Hanska Community Library joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about their upcoming event featuring professional clown Randy Christiansen.
Jason Beal, President of the Blue Line Club at Minnesota State University, Mankato joined KEYC News Now Morning with the MacNaughton Cup to celebrate Maverick Hockey’s big win.
Jessica Beyer from Greater Mankato Growth joined KEYC News Now Morning to discuss their annual meeting, the volunteer awards, and their keynote speaker.
Marissa Brostrom, owner of Graif Clothing, joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about their new Graif Gives Initiative to make quality clothing more accessible.
Tracy Muhlenbeck from the Five Sisters Project joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about their upcoming fundraiser that they hope will bring them to their fundraising goal.
Eric Boelter from the Mankato Area Hockey Association joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about the upcoming game between East and West, and their push more ice to give new kids the chance to play.
Claire Baker from Mankato West High School joined KEYC News Now Morning to discuss the upcoming Draw the Circle Benefit Concert, which brings all three high schools together to support homeless youth.
More than $220,000 has been awarded between seven nonprofit organizations within the county, including $150,000 for the Habitat for Humanity of Martin and Faribault Counties.
Saturday, Feb. 22 marks the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Men’s Olympic hockey team defeating the Soviets in a 4-3 final. MSU Mankato Women’s hockey head coach John Harrington, a member of the 1980 Olympic team, joined KEYC News Now This Morning to reflect on the team and its historic victory.
The House Education Policy Division in the Minnesota House of Representatives has moved forward two anti-vaping bills. One would require vaping awareness and prevention instruction for public school students, the other would create vaping prevention pilot grants.
Kirsten Becker from Partners for Affordable Housing joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about their upcoming fundraiser, the Peddle Past Poverty stationary bike race.
Wendy June from Mankato Pet Cremation joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about the services they provide for pet owners, vet clinics and the Blue Earth County Humane Society.
An influential Senate Republican who held up federal election security funding in the 2019 legislative session is trying tie approval of a new round to her proposal for a provisional balloting system.
Jessica Potter from the Blue Earth County Historical Society from KEYC News Now Morning to share some surprise antiques and talk about upcoming events.
Senator Paul Gazelka also says he’s optimistic about his party’s chances for maintaining and even expanding its narrow control over the Senate despite the impending retirements of a couple of prominent lawmakers.
Jill Hilgers from LEEP joined KEYC News Now Morning to talk about their upcoming fundraiser the Luau Karaoke which appropriately takes place on Leap Day.
A Lake Crystal man is charged with multiple felony counts, including kidnapping and assault, after allegedly holding a woman against her will in his car and threatening her with a knife.
Physician assistant Doni Walker-Jackson from Mayo Clinic Health System joined KEYC News Now This Morning to explain the differences between common cold symptoms and the flu.
Modeled after the NCAA’s “National Signing Day” for athletes, South Central College is celebrating students who are choosing to enter a technical program at the school.
Two public hearings are on Monday night’s Mankato City Council agenda. Both hearings are for Capital Improvement Projects the city is hoping to complete this year.
30-year-old Robert William Tester is accused of instructing a 28-year-old woman to have a twelve-year-old perform sexual acts on her and have it recorded for Robert Tester to watch later when he was done serving his sentence in Blue Earth County jail.
Patrick Baker from Greater Mankato Growth joined KEYC News Now at Noon to talk about their legislative priorities for the 2020 session, which includes Highway 14 funding.
