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14 Counties Eligible For Disaster Assistance

(Atlanta, GA) – The U.S. Small Business Administration is making available low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought. The 14 counties are Benton, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Lincoln, Lyon, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Yellow Medicine. The businesses hurt by the drought can apply for up to $2 million dollar loan with interest rates as low as 4%. Loans can last up to 30 years and there is no interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement. Businesses can apply online at sba.gov/disaster.

Yellow Medicine County, MN · 3d
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Southpoint Credit Union to add Mankato location in former restaurant site

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Southpoint Financial Credit Union is planning a second location in the Mankato area. The credit union has purchased the former Bakers Square property in Mankato. The new branch will join its existing North Mankato location. The CEO says the second branch will give members greater access...

Mankato, MN · 11h
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In Small-Town Lester Prairie, Near Hutchinson, Garbers’ Meats Is A Butcher Shop Worth The Drive Through Minnesota Farm Country

Smoked salmon is one of the most talked-about items at a small butcher shop in the middle of Minnesota corn country. That alone made me stop scrolling. The surprises keep stacking up. This little meat counter also turns out jerky, cheddar brats, old-fashioned wieners, and bologna with a loyal following.

Lester Prairie, MN · 5d
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Ground breaks on microgreen facility in Mankato

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Another addition to the area’s industrial agriculture sector, ground broke Tuesday on a 63-thousand square-foot indoor growing facility that will make Mankato the Midwest hub for microgreens. Microgreens are small veggies harvested just a few weeks after planting, and have become increasingly popular in higher-end...

Mankato, MN · 3d
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These 11 Minnesota Hobby Shops Are So Packed You’ll Lose A Whole Afternoon Inside

Some stores you pop into for one thing and leave in ten minutes. The shops on this list are not those stores. From Duluth to Mankato, Minnesota has hobby shops stacked with model trains, RC trucks, plastic kits, miniatures, paints, comics, board games, and trading cards. If you build, paint, race, collect, or play, these are the places where one quick errand turns into a full afternoon of browsing.

Mankato, MN · 2d

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Proposed High Voltage Transmission Line Drawing Strong Opposition

A proposed high-voltage transmission line drew strong opposition during a Minnesota Public Utilities Commission hearing in Sherburn Thursday. The PowerOn Midwest project would bring a 765-thousand-kilo-volt transmission line from South Dakota across southern Minnesota, including Martin County, before ending in Dakota County. The project must receive a state Certificate of Need before moving forward. Representatives from Great River Energy say the line is needed to maintain electric reliability as power consumption is expected to increase by about 25-percent over the next 20 years. However, all 24 people who spoke during Thursday’s hearing opposed the project. Concerns included the impact on farmland, whether the line is actually needed, and the possibility it could attract large data centers to the region. Martin County Commissioner Richard Koons questioned the project’s benefits to southern Minnesota, saying local counties are losing population and the electricity would largely pass through the area rather than serve local needs. Another speaker, retired Xcel Energy employee Kent Scholl, argued that a smaller transmission project could meet near-term reliability needs with less disruption. Administrative Law Judge Joseph Meyer will issue a report with recommendations by February 15th. The Public Utilities Commission is expected to make a decision on the Certificate of Need around March or April of 2027. Comments can be submitted to the email consumer.puc@state.mn.us, mailed to Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite #350, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, or faxed to 651-297-7073. The written form to fill out can be found at https://mn.gov/puc/get-involved/public-comments/.

Martin County, MN · 16h

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Arlington reviews electric rates, advances $4.8 million bond issue for substation project

The Arlington City Council took several steps toward a major overhaul of the city’s electric system during its Nov. 2 meeting, including reviewing proposed electric rate increases, authorizing the issuance of nearly $4.8 million in electric revenue bonds, and approving additional work tied to the new substation project. The...

Arlington, MN · 1d

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His days on oil rigs are done. Spence Nowinsky strikes it rich with New Mexico football

Before Spence Nowinsky built college football’s stingiest defense, he was running through airports, inspecting storage tanks and checking gas dispensers for leaks. Football had spit him out. After a coaching change at Idaho left Nowinsky without a job, the former Minnesota State defensive lineman took work with a compliance...

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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Alcohol-infused Candy At Minnesota's Largest Candy Store Leads To Charges

That big yellow candy store in Jordan is in hot water. Alcohol-infused candy sold to a minor, and owner Robert M. Wagner has a Dec. 18 court date.

Jordan, MN · 4d

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Rothstein hired to work with 17 Mile EDC

Alexis Rothstein has taken the position as the community and economic development specialist for the 17 Mile EDC which includes Winthrop, Gibbon and Fairfax. Rothstein is originally from Delano. She worked in corporate accounting as a staff accountant for two years in Plymouth and started her contract with 17 Mile EDC on October 12.

Winthrop, MN · 4d

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Mankato pumpkin farm hopes to find new life after sale to Living Earth Center

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Living Earth Center announced that it would be purchasing the old site of the Pumpkin Barn on Pohl Road during In the Spotlight with Lisa Kaye, on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Katy and Dave Wortel, the owners of the 11.5 acre site, purchased the land back...

Mankato, MN · 3d

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Guided by Local Leaders: MinnStar Bank Announces Board of Directors

Pictured L-R: Mark Lancaster, Mark Monson, Mike Drummer, Zach Alms, Cherie Clark-Stemig, Jordan Smith, Matt Lantz, Aaron Loken. In Southern Minnesota, community banking is built on relationships. It’s built on conversations with local business owners, cheering on hometown teams, supporting community events, and helping families achieve their financial goals. For generations, those relationships have been the foundation of MinnStar Bank and continue to shape the way we serve our customers today.

Lake Crystal, MN · 3d

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Marinenko Appointed Cannabis Program Manager at United Prairie Bank

(Mankato, MN) November 9, 2026 – United Prairie Bank announces the appointment of Andrea Marinenko as Cannabis Program Manager. Over the past year, Andrea stepped forward to provide leadership and continuity for the Cannabis Program while expanding her knowledge of the industry. Andrea will continue to prioritize her primary responsibilities as BSA Officer while serving in this secondary role.

Mankato, MN · 3d

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APX Construction Group to Break Ground on Nation’s First All-Military Sober Home for Women Veterans

[Mankato, MN] – November 9, 2026 – APX Construction Group is proud to serve as the general contractor for the new Bravo Zulu House Women’s Home in Mankato, Minnesota. The first-of-its-kind facility will provide a safe, supportive environment specifically designed for women Veterans recovering from addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Mankato, MN · 3d

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National Dairy Shrine Elects New Board Members, Appoints Officers

At its recent annual meeting the National Dairy Shrine appointed four new board members and welcomed new leadership to the Board of Directors. The person who will lead the organization as President in 2027 is Jason Johnson of Northwood, New Hampshire. Jason’s career has included managing dairy operations around the United States and Canada, and for the past 10 years he has worked in producer relations throughout the supply chain, first with Stonyfield Organic and most recently with The a2 Milk Company. Jason, his wife, and three children also own a small herd of registered Guernseys and Jerseys. They raise breeding stock under his grandparent’s original prefix – Johnsonacres, exhibit at events throughout the Northeast and U.S., and began a farm store in 2023. Besides his role with National Dairy Shrine, he is also Vice President of New England Jersey and a director of the American Jersey Cattle Association where he chairs the IT/ID committee.

New Ulm, MN · 3d

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Midterms ended in a blue wave. Minnesota farmers have mixed feelings about it.

ListenMidterms ended in a blue wave. Minnesota farmers have mixed feelings about it. Democrats are poised to take control of the U.S. House and Senate, as well as the Minnesota Legislature in January. That’s a fact that Steele County farmer Jason Keck isn't too happy about. He thinks the Minnesota...

Minnesota · 5d

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October layoff notices show Medline cutting 304 jobs in Illinois from Nov. 17 and 3M ending work at a Minnesota plant by Dec. 31, among 6,000-plus manufacturing layoffs

Medline Industries is cutting 304 workers in Northfield, Illinois, starting Nov. 17, and 3M is closing its plant in Fairmont, Minnesota, by Dec. 31. Both were among the layoff notices filed in October, which Manufacturing Dive counted at more than 6,000 manufacturing layoffs for the month. The notices give workers a date to plan around, […]

Fairmont, MN · 5d

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Minnesota's Largest Candy Store owner charged with gross misdemeanor for selling liquor-filled candy

Robert Wagner, the owner of Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store, located halfway between Jordan and Belle Plaine, is facing a gross misdemeanor charge for selling liquor-filled candy without a liquor license. According to the complaint, agents with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division received an...

Minnesota · 4d

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Commissioners vote to oppose power line

A resolution opposing the proposed PowerOn Midwest 765kV transmission line was passed unanimously by the Faribault County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The resolution, in part, states that while recognizing the importance of reliable energy infrastructure, there is also a need to protect local interests,...

Faribault County, MN · 6d

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Living Earth Center buys former Wortel pumpkin farm for new home

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Living Earth Center has purchased the former Wortel pumpkin farm at 1411 Pohl Road, securing a new home for its community gardening and education programs. Laura Marsala Peterson and Madison Vandersee announced the purchase during an interview on “In The Spotlight.” The nonprofit bought the 11.5-acre...

Mankato, MN · 3d