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Highway 22 reopened between Saint Peter and Mankato
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - As of 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, Highway 22 has reopened between Blue Earth County Road 57 in Mankato to just south of the Minnesota River Bridge in St. Peter, as an over two year reconstruction project has been completed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
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New Ulm tiny home project hopes to provide proof of concept for further development
The New Ulm Business Resource and Innovation Center’s (NUBRIC) upcoming tiny home project on South Minnesota Street is hoping to have its first two homes completed by the end of the year.
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Updates on the investigations of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
The state says federal agencies have paused evidence sharing in the investigations of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
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Fairmont Park Board Members Asked to Voluntarily Inspect City Parks
(Fairmont) Fairmont Park Board members are being asked to voluntarily inspect city parks and green spaces to help identify maintenance needs and plan future improvements. Public Works Director Matthew York says members will receive individual checklists to document park conditions, problems and ideas. The information will be compiled to help the city prioritize projects, with the goal of having a plan ready when the board resumes meetings in April. York says participation is voluntary and will supplement, not replace, work already done by city employees. The board also heard that city officials will discuss material options for proposed pickleball courts at the next City Council meeting.
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Uniform emergency: MN quilters sew 110 uniforms in two days for high school marching band
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Mankato Clinic welcomes a second generation podiatrist to the Foot and Ankle Center
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato Clinic’s Foot and Ankle Center is becoming a family affair for its founding podiatrists, Dr. James Nack and Dr. Lynn Gustafson, who got to welcome their daughter, Dr. Danielle Nack to the clinic staff as a foot and ankle surgeon on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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“Coalition of Care” seeks to improve community one connection at a time
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Coalition of Care was formed less than a year ago as an off-shoot of the Living Earth Center’s Earth Conference. It’s led by a group of just eight people, but their goal is to extend their reach all throughout the community. Saturday the...
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Former Owatonna employee sues city and 3 top officials for age discrimination and retaliation
Owatonna’s former communications manager is suing the city and three top officials for alleged age discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower violations after she claims she was pushed out of her position by a younger leadership team, according to court documents filed last week.
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Sherburn City Council Seeks More Info on Repairs to Community Building
(Sherburn) — The Sherburn City Council is seeking more information before deciding on repairs to the Community Building, including a lift repair estimated at nearly 1,200 dollars. Council members also discussed other concerns with the building, including deteriorating areas and closed bathrooms. The council voted to contact the city attorney and demolition contractor for more information about roof damage at Contemporary Styles, next to the former Foxy’s building, before deciding who is responsible for repairs. In other business, the council approved a wellhead protection plan proposal and a cannabis business license request. The city also received an 11-thousand-dollar safety dividend from the League of Minnesota Cities. The next council meeting is November 2nd at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
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B.E. Approves Ordinance Allowing City Administrator to Handle Lot Combinations
Blue Earth City Officials are making it easier for property owners to combine adjacent lots, while taking more time to evaluate drainage issues along South Nicollet Street. The City Council approved an ordinance amendment allowing the city administrator to handle simple lot combinations without requiring Planning Commission and subsequent council approval. The change follows a request from a property owner whose house and garage sit on separate, neighboring lots. The streamlined process is expected to reduce paperwork, fees and delays.
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City pushes for charges after man throws dead rat at council members
(ABC 6 News) — The City of Twin Lakes may soon file a criminal complaint against a man seen throwing a dead rat on the council’s desk during a meeting. City officials say Patrick Neilon threw the rat in frustration with the city’s lack of response with one of his neighbors. Council members say Neilon’s […]
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City of Le Center adopts new strategic plan
The city of Le Center has a new guidebook for expanding housing, infrastructure and business development over the next decade. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Le Center City Council voted to approve a strategic economic development plan outlining six priorities intended to strengthen Le Center’s economy over the next five to 10 years. Developed through workshops involving the Economic Development Authority and city staff, along with community input, the plan outlines strategies the city will employ for recruiting businesses and revitalizing the downtown, developing land and additional housing and preparing infrastructure to support future growth. The strategic plan represents the first time since the 1999 Comprehensive Plan that the city has updated its future goals, said City Administrator Dan Evans. Updating that plan has been on the city’s agenda since 2025, when the city contracted Economic Development Consultant Jim Gromberg to aid the development of a guiding document for the city. Beyond serving as a roadmap, Evans said the strategic plan will aid the city in building partnerships that could bring in additional state and federal funds for local projects. “We can definitely use that to our advantage saying, this is what we’ talked about, we’ve got feedback from our
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Traffic delays expected as utility work set to begin on North Victory Drive Thursday
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The city of Mankato says utility work along a portion of North Victory Drive is scheduled for Thursday, which could result in some traffic delays. The work will take place on both the east and west sides of North Victory Drive between Adams Street and the Raintree Road/Thompson Ravine intersection. Crews will be installing utilities for new apartments.
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Highway 22 Detour Set to Lift Friday After Two Years of Construction
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - After two years of detours, drivers traveling between Mankato and Saint Peter will soon have Highway 22 back. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the detour is expected to lift by 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, as the Highway 22 reconstruction project nears completion. The 2025-26...
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Blue Earth Chamber cancels Flannel Fest due to low ticket sales
BLUE EARTH, Minn. (KEYC) - The Blue Earth Chamber has announced that due to low ticket sales it will be cancelling this year’s Flannel Fest which was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10 Talents Art Center. The event was meant to bring more visitors to downtown Blue Earth...
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Kenyon facing multi-million dollar bill for cannabis facility infrastructure
On the east side of Kenyon, in its industrial park, a cannabis-growing facility is under active construction. But through a series of missed deadlines and miscommunication, City Administrator Scott Lehner said the park may not have the energy infrastructure needed…