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“Day of the Dead” fills Mankato with culture and color

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A wet, gloomy Halloween weekend, but the festivities are anything but. This year’s Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead Festival in Mankato fell on Halloween, and that coincidence spurred a question. The festival historically has been careful about keeping the difference...

Mankato, MN · 10d
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DNC Chair Ken Martin returns to Minnesota to rally DFLers

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin rallied with Minnesota Democrats on Monday as they entered the final leg of campaigning ahead of Election Day. Martin, the former chair of the Minnesota DFL Party, joined his successor in that role, Richard Carlbom, along with gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar, her running mate Ben Schierer, Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, and several other legislative candidates and supporters at Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka.

Minnesota · 8d
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Rolling toward the election, thoughts from Minnesota

ONLY DAYS BEFORE the mid-term elections, the big blue bus rolled into Faribault in a DFL-led Get Out the Vote effort. I was among those who gathered to listen to candidates talk not only about their goals, but also about the importance of this election. There’s no denying this election is especially important given the current federal leadership in this country and the very real threats to our democracy.

Minnesota · 11d
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Hundreds fill Waseca streets for sweet treats!

Local families turned out in droves on Thursday, Oct. 22, as downtown Waseca transformed into a bustling hub of costumes, candy, and community spirit for the sixth annual “Sweet Treats in the Waseca Streets.”. Although a relatively new community tradition, the event drew hundreds of trick-or-treaters and their families...

Waseca, MN · 12d
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Le Sueur County announced a one-year moratorium on data centers in June 2026

As a reminder, I am going back in time (a few months) to compile data center data by Minnesota counties. KEYC reported in June 2026…. Le Sueur County announced at the end of May it would be moving forward with a moratorium on new data center proposals in its townships and unincorporated communities.

Le Sueur County, MN · 11d

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Double the Frights, Double the Fun: North Mankato Hosts Fourth Annual Haunted and Jack-O’-Lantern Walks

As dusk settled over Bluff Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, a crisp autumn chill gave way to glowing gourds, ghostly encounters, and shrieks of laughter. The North Mankato Public Library hosted its fourth annual Haunted Walk and Jack-O’-Lantern Walk, delivering a double dose of Halloween spirit to a burgeoning crowd.

North Mankato, MN · 12d

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Minnesota political parties make final push to get voters involved for midterm elections

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Democratic Farm Labor Party’s Tour Bus made a stop at the party’s Mankato Office at 1600 Madison Avenue as part of a final push to get voters involved on Friday, Oct. 30. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Secretary of State Steve Simon and Attorney...

Mankato, MN · 11d

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Kristin Robbins to Newsmax: Fraud Committee's Work 'Continues to Bear Fruit'

Minnesota state Rep. Kristin Robbins said Friday that a new wave of federal fraud raids and charges shows her legislative committee's investigations are paying off. "I feel like the work of our fraud committee continues to bear fruit," Robbins, a Republican from Maple Grove, said on Newsmax's "The Record With Greta Van Susteren."

Minnesota · 11d

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Minnesota Bat Festival

Bloomington, MN · 11d

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Minnesota’s county offices warn that the senior property tax deferral is a loan with a lien on the house, not forgiveness, and the form is due Nov. 1

Minnesota homeowners 65 and older who want to defer next year’s property tax have until Nov. 1 to apply, and county offices are warning that the program is a loan secured by a lien on the house, not tax forgiveness. Nov. 1 falls on a Sunday this year. Applicants pay 3 percent of household income... The post Minnesota’s county offices warn that the senior property tax deferral is a loan with a lien on the house, not forgiveness, and the form is due Nov. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Minnesota · 12d

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City determines assessments for Second Street project

During the regular Waseca city council meeting the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 20, Nate Willey, Waseca city engineer, summarized financial information regarding the Second Street NW reconstruction project which took place this past summer. As of September 11, the total project cost was $5.2 million, about $630,000 less than originally estimated.

Waseca, MN · 13d

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After months of work, MnDOT announces opening time, date for Veterans Memorial Bridge in Mankato

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Drivers rejoice: the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Mankato is expected to reopen to traffic by 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The bridge has been closed since Feb. 3. The project included significant repairs to Veterans Memorial Bridge and improvements...

Mankato, MN · 12d

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Kato Living - North Mankato Library Trunk or Treat

Join us on today's Kato Living to learn all about North Mankato Library's upcoming festivities including a special Halloween Trunk or Treat.

North Mankato, MN · 11d

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Westonka tops state districts in reading, math

Westonka Public Schools ranked first in Minnesota in overall reading and math proficiency, according to 2026 state assessment results released by the Minnesota Department of Education on Sept. 30. Mark Femrite, assistant superintendent for Teaching and Learning, presented the results to the Westonka School Board at its Oct. 12 meeting. The rankings include districts that tested at least 100 students per grade level. The results reflect the percentage of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments and Minnesota Test of Academic Skills assessments. Westonka ranked first statewide in reading for grades three, four, five and seven and in math for grades four, five and seven. The district also ranked fifth statewide in science proficiency and placed in the top five on 13 of 17 state assessments. Femrite attributed the results to strong classroom instruction and teachers’ efforts to engage students and address individual needs. The district also hosted community roundtables Oct. 27 and 28 focused on construction, machining and health care careers. The discussions brought together educators, industry professionals and community members to learn about the courses, tour Westonka High School’s new lab spaces and discuss ways to support students. Audit In other business, the board reviewed the

Minnesota · 11d

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Competency motion dismissed in State of Minnesota vs A’Quan Thornton

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A competency motion that could have suspended the sentencing of A’Quan Thornton, a 24-year-old Mankato man, was dismissed on Tuesday, Oct. 27, by Minnesota’s Fifth District Court Judge Susan DeVos due to a lack of detail. During the motion hearing, Thornton’s defense argued that,...

Mankato, MN · 14d

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3 Minnesota Cities Now Ranked Among The Midwest's 10 Best Places To Live

Minnesota had more cities in the top 10 than any other state in a new ranking of the Midwest’s 10 best places to live. See which three made the list, where they ranked, and what makes each one stand out.

Minnesota · 15d

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St. Peter Community Center to receive indoor playground

A proposal to bring an indoor playground to the St. Peter Community Center is moving forward on a divided vote. In a 5-2 decision, the St. Peter City Council backed a measure to spend $101,000 on the purchase of an indoor playground geared towards ages 5 to 12. A climbable course equipped with a slide and obstacles to squeeze through, the facility offers kids opportunities to climb, play and stay active during the long Minnesota winter. While council members generally agreed on the need for more indoor recreational opportunities for children, the debate centered on whether the proposed playground would provide enough value for its cost and if the city should save its cash for a more ambitious playground in the future. Recreation Director Ryan Yunkers said the playground would fill a gap in the Community Center’s existing recreational offerings, particularly for children who have outgrown Creative Play Place, which primarily serves toddlers and younger children. The project would transform space formerly occupied by Rock Bend Academy into an indoor playground designed for children ages 5 to 12, providing opportunities to climb, play and stay active during Minnesota’s long winters and inclement weather throughout the year. “I think it’s a

St Peter, MN · 13d

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County garage experiences significant rain damage

Waseca County Highway Engineer Jim Kollar reported to county commissioners during the Oct. 20 meeting that significant damage to the county garage on Fifth Street SE in Waseca occurred when preventive measures left in place by a roofing contractor failed and a 1-inch rain drenched the interior of the building. The company performing the work was Commercial Roofing of Kasson: the contract for the work had been awarded during the Sept. 1 county board meeting.

Waseca County, MN · 13d

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Jake Johnson visits MSU Mankato and Gustavus Adolphus College

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - With less than a week to go until Election Day, Democratic House of Representatives candidate Jake Johnson visited local colleges Wednesday. Johnson visited MSU in Mankato and Gustavus in St. Peter to meet with students and bring the campaign trail to local campuses. Johnson said that...

Mankato, MN · 13d

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Pursell faces challenger who says Minnesota will become ‘another California’ under DFL control

State Rep. Kristi Pursell, DFL, and Republican challenger Steve Cherney met Tuesday night at the Lonsdale Area Chamber of Commerce candidate forum, where questions on fraud, immigration and the state’s biggest issues drew sharp contrasts between the two. Pursell is seeking her third term representing House District 58A, which includes Northfield, Lonsdale, the northern half of New Prague and other rural parts of Rice and Scott counties. She’s facing off against Rice County Republicans Chair Steve Cherney, who has decades of experience in local politics. Steve Cherney Cherney has a master’s degree in public administration and was elected to the Burnsville City Council 25 years ago, where he also served as a planning commissioner. He moved to Lonsdale in 2015 and has served as a planning commissioner and city council member. “I just like serving the community and city council was great because you’re right here, you know, with the people,” Cherney said. His private-sector career included navigating state government affairs for AT&T, serving in other roles in the “corporate world,” running a licensed home building and remodeling business and owning a Snap Fitness franchise in St. Louis Park for 15 years. “I’ve just been really blessed. I’ve had opportunity,”

Minnesota · 14d