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Mankato Marathon brings about 3,600 runners to downtown this weekend
The full marathon, half marathon and 10K start at Minnesota State University, Mankato and finish downtown, drawing runners from 34 states and six countries for a $3 million-plus economic impact.
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DNR Invites Public Input On Fort Ridgely State Park Draft Plan Amendment
According to a press release from the DNR the Department of Natural Resources invites the public to review a draft management plan amendment for Fort Ridgely State Park, located near Fairfax in southern Minnesota. The amendment will guide future development, natural and cultural resource management, and interpretation at the park....
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Temporary traffic restrictions announced for Mankato Marathon
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Heads up drivers: be prepared and plan for some traffic disruption during the Mankato Marathon Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17. Marathon events begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Kato Moving and Storage on Poplar Street, and continue Saturday morning at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Early in-person voting now open
Friday began early in-person voting for this year’s midterm election.
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UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted in Mankato along Highway 169
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The boil water advisory is no longer in effect and has been lifted for the area along the Highway 169 corridor from Pauley Way and Butterworth Street, north along Hwy. 169 to the Kiwanis Recreation Area. Numerous water samples were tested over the last 24 hours...
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City of Mankato announces opening date for Kern Bridge over Blue Earth River
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Kern Bridge spanning the Blue Earth River in Mankato will open to the public later this month. Crews have been installing the historic bridge over the river. It will connect Sibley and Land of Memories Parks. The city will hold an opening celebration on Tuesday,...
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Waseca City Council holds on nuisance law
During their meeting the evening of Oct. 6, Waseca city council members heard from city attorney Chris Kennedy regarding a proposed “repeat nuisance call” ordinance. As reported in a previous Pioneer article, the possibility of a nuisance law was proposed in August by city manager Carl Sonnenberg with the intent of reducing the number of times city police officers are called upon to visit residences by imposing a fine after a certain number of visits.
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New southern Minnesota clinic aims to close rural health care gaps
ListenMinnesota Now - New southern Minnesota clinic aims to close rural health care gaps. As rural health care shrinks across the state, one health system is hoping to help reverse the trend. Fairmont Clinics has opened its doors in southern Minnesota. To start, it will offer general surgery, OB-GYN and...
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Fairfax woman leads community effort to honor veterans with banners
FAIRFAX, Minn. (KEYC) - A Fairfax resident organized a community effort to place more than 60 banners honoring local veterans. Dee Schaefer said the idea came from a trip through Kimball. “Well, my husband is a veteran, and we had gone through the town of Kimball and had seen all...