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Woman found dead in home after early Tuesday fire in St. Peter
An elderly woman was found dead in her home, apparently killed in an early Tuesday fire, according to St. Peter law enforcement. St. Peter Police Chief Matt Grochow told the St. Peter Herald that, "As a result of the fire, a person had been found deceased inside the residence, and that investigation continues. It was an adult elderly female." Grochow noted that the fire, which took place inside a townhome...
Le Sueur council adds to police fleet, reviews zoning ordinance
The Le Sueur City Council bought out a squad car for the city’s police fleet, reviewed a proposed zoning ordinance change to accommodate a new cannabis plant moving to the city and prepared for a future work session with the Le Sueur-Henderson School Board during its April 22 meeting. The first item on the City Council’s docket involved the purchase of a 2021 Ford Interceptor currently being leased by the Le Sueur Police Department from the state of Minnesota. The City Council authorized the use...
Worker Memorial Day event to be held in Mankato
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation and AFSCME Local 280 are holding a Worker Memorial Day event to honor transportation workers who were killed or injured on the job Monday, April 29. Representatives from MnDOT, AFSCME Local 280, and the Minnesota State Patrol will be speaking at...
Mankato Riverblenders celebrates 50 Years of Harmony
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Doo-wop doo-wop! We’re singing along with the Mankato Riverblenders! The group shows us how they are celebrating 50 Years of Harmony Saturday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. You can find tickets at Cub Foods, Hilltop Hy-Vee and Nutter Clothing...
Benefits of early literacy
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - It is never too early to start learning to read and the Blue Earth County Library offers opportunities to help that happen. Twice a week, the library hosts a story time for young children and their parents. Youth service librarians will read to children and model for parents how to read to their kids at home.
Korean War veteran from Minnesota will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Korean War veteran from Minnesota who still carries shrapnel in his leg from when he was wounded in combat will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late. The U.S. Army notified Earl Meyer, 96, of St. Peter, on Monday that it has reversed itself and granted him a Purple Heart, which honors service members wounded or killed in combat. The decision came after a campaign by his daughters and attorney. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota championed his cause. The Army’s top noncommissioned officer — the sergeant major of the army — took an interest in the case after it had been rejected for years due to a lack of paperwork. U.S. District Judge John Tunheim this year ordered an Army review board to take another look. The Army sent Meyer’s attorney a stack of documents Monday to notify them of the decision, including a certificate in color saying it was “for wounds received in action on June 1951 in Korea.”
Volunteer work is essential
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Volunteers are critical to nonprofit organizations as many could not exist without their assistance. According to Americorp, in 2021, Minnesota alone had more than 1.5 million residents volunteer through an organization generating $3.5 billion in economic value. In her role as Director of Operations and Communications...
Saints battle in 2nd home meet of the season
Monday evening, the St. Peter track and field program hosted its final home meet of the 2024 season with seven total schools in competition. The boys squad edged out Belle Plaine to finish first with 163 points while the girls finished second with 169 points, only 14.75 points behind the Tigers. Highlights for the girls began in the 200 meter dash where Lydia Fell (29.11) and Vivian Hendrickson (29.16) finished fourth and fifth. In the 400m dash, Robin Hibscher finished fifth with a time of...
Waterville Hatchery holding public tours Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to tour the Waterville State Fish Hatchery. The open house will be Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the hatchery for the public to learn about the importance of the investment in constructing a new hatchery.
City of Mankato asking for public input on transit system
The City of Mankato is asking for public input on the transit system. The Mankato Transit System wants to enhance transportation options for the Minnesota State University, Mankato community, and is considering extending service hours along the U-Zone routes. The community is invited to provide input on when transit service...
Grilled Cheese Day with Nolabelle
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - I think we can all find an excuse to eat grilled cheese, especially on National Grilled Cheese Day! Mankato’s Nolabelle joined Nick and Maddie in the studio to share their own creative take on the ooey gooey sandwich.
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