Mankato, MN

“This is nothing I would wish on my worst enemy. It’s devastating.” . These were the words of Ron Howe, who lost his home, possessions, and beloved pet in a span of 20 minutes last weekend. Seemingly, Howe and his wife, Carolyn, were left with nothing after a raging...

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - 22 veterans take their lives each day in America, and Mankato’s 2 Wheels 2 Heal motorcycle ride raises awareness to help all veterans who struggle with mental health issues. “Our big goal today- I can’t emphasize enough- is we know about it, we care,...

A Waseca man suffered minor injuries after a UTV caught fire south of Minnesota Lake. Thursday evening just before 7 p.m., Faribault County deputies, along with the Easton Fire Department, responded to a report of a Polaris Ranger 900 on fire near 51347 200th St. Barbara Kunz, 67, was traveling...

Throughout the month of June I had the pleasure of visiting with folks from across Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) 20-county region during our Sprout events. These events, which were held in New Ulm, Dundas and Winona, were an opportunity to directly share SMIF’s resources and stories so that more people can take advantage of the funding and support services that we offer to help communities in the region thrive.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The second day of the 15th Annual Mulvihill Invitational got underway from ISG Field on Saturday morning. Mankato National led off the day’s action with a 5-0 win over Chester Bird. Right-handed pitcher Riley Bersaw recorded 15 strike outs and three hits in the victory, including a two-run home run in the fifth inning.

The Belle Plaine Tigers entered the confines of Bruce Frank field Friday night to do battle with Le Sueur Braves. A combined 14 hits were spread out throughout the evening, but ultimately it was the Tigers who scored the final two runs in the seventh and ninth inning to pull away and earn a 4-2 victory over the Braves. Tyler Pengilly started on the mound for Le Sueur and would complete six innings of work but did not receive a decision as the game was...

This past April, 7-year-old Zoey Hanson and her family presented Jefferson Elementary School in New Ulm with a large donation of pop can tabs. The school conducted a Pop Tab Drive for donations to go to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. This non-profit organazation recycles tabs and collects money to fund various programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. Three years ago when Zoey was in the hospital, the Ronald McDonald House provided meals for the family during their hospital stay. The Hanson family felt this was a way to say thank you to those who helped them during a difficult time. Zoey and her family donated a 20 gallon container that was over half-way filled with pop tabs.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) is calling the United State Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade a “step backwards.”. She says Roe v. Wade could be the first of several decisions that could be overturned by the conservative-majority court.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The morning rain didn’t stop gardeners from coming to the second annual Let’s Pollinate event at Benson Park. The North Mankato Taylor Library co-hosted the event with the city of North Mankato and Minnesota Landscapes. The goal was to plant flowers and other plants...

Kristine Weeks has been appointed to fill a district court judge vacancy in the Fifth Judicial District. Weeks will replace the retiring Kurt Johnson. The seat is chambered in Mankato. Governor Tim Walz announced her appointment yesterday. Weeks is an assistant public defender in the Fifth Judicial District, representing clients...

MANKATO, Minn. – The Mankato MoonDogs defeated the Great Plains West division-leading St. Cloud Rox, 9-3, at ISG Field, Saturday night. Claiming the six-run victory, the MoonDogs improved to 14-13 on the season while taking down the Rox for the first time in their fifth meeting of the season, who now stand 18-6 with the loss.

WASECA, Minn. (KEYC) - A special groundbreaking was held at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca Friday. A ceremony kicked off a $4.2 million expansion and renovation of the Emergency Department. Mayo says the finished product will include an improved floor plan and vehicle entry points to increase efficiency. It...

Perhaps the largest tourist attraction in Minnesota, Hermann the German in New Ulm reaches 102 feet into the sky on a bluff overlooking the Minnesota River Valley

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The City of North Mankato partners with the North Mankato Taylor Library to host its second annual “Let’s Pollinate” event tomorrow. The event is free from 9 a.m. till noon at North Mankato’s Benson Park, off of Tim Road. Some featured activities...

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Drivers who travel eastbound on Lee Blvd. will have to look for an alternate route,. The eastbound (downhill) lane of Lee Blvd. will be closed from Lor Ray Dr. to Belgrade Ave. on Tues., June 28, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. for maintenance by city staff. The...