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Mankato Man with Criminal History Arrested After Alleged Drive-By Shooting on Riverfront Drive
A close call on a Mankato road Monday night has led to the arrest of a man with a criminal past. According to a Facebook post by the Department of Public Safety, 43-year-old Joshua Raymond Armendariz is in custody following an alleged drive-by shooting incident that left one man shaken but unharmed.
Student Sustains Minor Injuries in School Bus Rear-End Collision in Mankato
Tuesday afternoon's routine came to an abrupt halt at the intersection of South Riverfront Drive and Sibley Parkway in Mankato when a school bus carrying students rear-ended a flatbed trailer. The Mankato Department of Public Safety was called to the scene of the crash at 2:45 pm. Upon arrival, they discovered the collision involved a pickup and a school bus transporting children to an after-school program.
Charges: Child was in car targeted by Highway 14 drive-by shooter
Police say a child was in the vehicle targeted by an alleged drive-by shooter on Highway 14 Monday night. Joshua Raymond Armendariz, 43, was charged in Blue Earth County Court Tuesday with felony counts of dangerous weapons – drive-by shooting towards an occupied motor vehicle, 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, receiving stolen property, and a firearm violation for a felon convicted of a crime of violence.
New trio of restaurants opens near MSU campus
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A new quick dining option opens in Mankato, filling the space of the former Costanza’s Pizzeria near Minnesota State - Mankato’s campus. Opening its doors this morning, a combined Cinnabon-Auntie Anne’s Pretzel’s and Jamba Juice venue joins the U-Square plaza located on the corner of Stadium road and Warren street.
Gordini opens new distribution center in North Mankato
Gordini opened its brand new distribution center in North Mankato on Thursday. The Vermont-based company manufactures cold-weather wear for work and play and has manufacturing centers all over the world. Mark Helmken, the Vice President of Operations, said he was looking for a good workforce and people with good values...
Mankato gets chance to look beyond the veil
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A metaphysical fair is being held at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson at 1900 Premier Drive in Mankato. The event is called the Beyond the Veil. It is being hosted by Soul and Synergy LLC. It is happening from Saturday, May 4th to Sunday, May 5th at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FIRST ALERT: Severe storms possible this afternoon, evening
UPDATE: Thunderstorms continue to develop and move across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa this evening. Storms will continue east, making it to the Mankato area by late afternoon to early evening, continuing to the I-35 corridor by late afternoon to early evening. The severe threat has diminished a bit, especially for locations along and north of US highway 14, however some storms could still produce severe, 60+mph wind gusts. An isolated tornado is still also possible, especially south of I-90. In addition to severe weather, locally heavy rainfall amounts of a quarter to a half inch will be possible. The First Alert Weather Team will be watching the weather closely and will have updates as storms continue to move across the region.
2 women injured in early morning crash on Highway 169
Two 23-year-old Shakopee women were injured in a crash involving alcohol early this morning in Nicollet County. The state patrol says a car driven by Elizabeth Jimenez was southbound on Highway 169 between Le Sueur and St. Peter just before 1 a.m. when it entered the median. Jimenez and her...
Weather Kid: Science loving fourth-grader gives the forecast
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Grace, a fourth-grader at Loyola Catholic School, loves science and being outside when the weather is nice. When Grace is in school, she can be found loving anything and everything related to science and science classes. She says science is her absolute favorite subject despite not being able to list a least favorite one. She even enjoys math. She enjoys math so much that she was part of her school’s Math Masters team, which took first place in the recent math competition. When it comes to science, Grace initially couldn’t pick out what she loved most about science, but after chatting for a while, she said she loves astronomy. She hopes to go into astronomy or become a space engineer once she’s older.
Mankato's Sibley Park Alpacas Sport Fresh Cuts for Summer in Eco-Friendly Shearing Tradition
It was shear delight at Sibley Park Farm this past weekend, as the resident alpacas received their annual trim. In what's become a fuzzy tradition, the farm's alpacas were sheared to help them stay cool for the summer months ahead, and to collect their valuable fleece. The process is not only a matter of aesthetics but also one of health and practicality for these creatures.
Woman found dead in St. Peter fire identified
The name of a woman found dead during a fire in St. Peter last week has been released. Joann Marie Sargent, 84, was found deceased in the townhome when police arrived on the scene. A Gustavus security officer reported smelling smoke on April 23 just before 3 a.m. Police officers...
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