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Planning Underway on Recreational Trail from Jackson to Fairmont

(Jackson, MN)--Plans are being developed for a recreational trail from Jackson to Fairmont. Minnesota. Luke Ewald with the Jackson County Trails committee says they were awarded a planning grant earlier this year from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Ewald says work on the plan should be completed in the next month or two.

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Community Events in Fairmont and Martin County Area

(Martin County) Several community events and activities are coming up across the Fairmont and Martin County area. The American Red Cross has announced several upcoming blood drives, including November 30th at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont, December 7th at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn, and December 18th and 30th at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont. Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Turkey Bingo events are also planned, with Dunnell hosting November 13th at 7 p.m. at the Community Hall, followed by the Sherburn Legion on November 20th at 7 p.m. Other upcoming events include a CREST Lunch and Learn November 18th at First Lutheran Church in Trimont. Reservations are requested by calling 507-235-3833. The Ceylon Fire Department will host a Build a Burger Night November 21st from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lake Belt Bar and Grill, which will also feature line dancing that evening. And finally, the Trimont Fire Department and Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center will host Ham Bingo December 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center. Proceeds will benefit the Trimont Food Shelf.

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Fairmont City Council Works on Solution for City’s Tree Dump

(Fairmont) The Fairmont City Council is working to address ongoing overcrowding and maintenance problems at the city’s tree dump. Public Works Director Matthew York says crews maintain the site two to three times a week, but the lack of weekend staffing has contributed to access problems. Having employees on site both Saturday and Sunday could cost between 12-hundred and 24-hundred dollars. Council members discussed adding Saturday staffing and scheduling a work session to develop a long-term solution, including the possibility of burning accumulated debris. In other business, the council declared buildings at 112 and 114 West Fourth Street hazardous and ordered them repaired or demolished. The council also approved a transmission line easement with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, and they directed the $14,000 payment for the easement to be put toward improvements at Bull Head Park.

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Don’t Miss the Magic of Minnesota’s Longest Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show

Step into a winter wonderland this holiday season! The Kiwanis Holiday Lights in Mankato is free and perfect for family traditions.

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A message from Jackson County Central district

JACKSON — Dr. Mike Neubeck, superintendent of Jackson County Central Schools, released this statement Nov. 4. Today is a great day for Jackson County Central Schools! We are excited and grateful to announce that our JCC Operating Referendum has passed! With 53.12% voting yes, our communities have demonstrated their commitment to our students, our schools, and the future of JCC!

Jackson County, MN · 18h

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Emmet County Attorney Determined by Write-In

Emmet County, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — There were no candidates on the ballot for Emmet County Attorney this year. The County Auditor’s office – which handles elections – says 266 write-in ballots were cast. The current occupant of the office – Melanie Summers Bauler – received 106 votes. She had not sought re-election in Emmet County but had run for the Republican nomination for Dickinson County County Attorney in June.

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MN has a rich polka history. Families and communities are finding ways to keep it alive

ListenMinnesota Now - Minnesota has a rich polka history. Families and communities are finding ways to keep it alive. New Ulm in southern Minnesota is known as the polka capital of the nation. The history of polka in Minnesota stretches back more than a century to the Polish, Czech and German immigrants who brought with them the music and dance they loved.

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Multiple southern Minnesota counties to receive statewide aid after severe storms

Minnesota (KTTC) – Governor Tim Walz (DFL) announced Wednesday he is authorizing state disaster assistance for four southern Minnesota counties affected by severe flooding and two northern Minnesota counties affected by wildfires. The assistance will go toward helping Fillmore, Houston, Steele, and Waseca counties recover from flooding that began...

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Waseca holds strong for Finstad as Johnson holds unofficial lead

Democratic candidate Jake Johnson lost Waseca County to incumbent U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, but he ran ahead of Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan’s pace in the county even as Finstad built a commanding margin. Johnson claimed victory Wednesday, while Finstad waited until Thursday to release a statement seeking a recount permissible under Minnesota law due to the margin of victory being under 0.25%. If the totals don’t change, it will be the first time a Democratic candidate has won in the state’s 1st Congressional District since Tim Walz in 2018. Countywide, Finstad won 5,136 votes to Johnson’s 3,240. In the Senate race, Republican Michelle Tafoya took 5,297 votes to Flanagan’s 2,805. Johnson won one Waseca precinct and lost the rest. In Waseca Ward 1 Precinct A, Finstad took 356 votes to Johnson’s 286. In Ward 1 Precinct B, Finstad won 230 to 226. In Ward 2 Precinct A, Finstad won 570 to 505, while Johnson took Ward 2 Precinct B by a narrow 205 to 201 margin. Finstad carried Ward 3 Precinct A 142 to 110 and Ward 3 Precinct B 338 to 258. Outside the city, Finstad won Janesville 615 to 453, New Richland 318 to 213 and Waldorf

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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...

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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Minnesota

(Martin County) Martin County health officials are encouraging residents to check their vaccination status as measles cases continue to rise across Minnesota. The state has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including an outbreak of 63 cases in Fillmore and Todd counties since mid-September. No cases have been reported in Martin County or surrounding counties. The M-M-R vaccination rate in Martin County currently stands at 75 percent, well below the 95 percent rate health officials would like to see. Officials say flu, COVID and R-S-V activity is beginning to increase as respiratory illness season gets underway. People are being encouraged to talk with their medical providers about vaccinations, particularly those who may have missed a recommended dose. Faribault-Martin County Public Health offers vaccination services, including assistance for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

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New Richland is ‘out of the crisis’ after September floods

After about 700 square miles of south and southeastern Minnesota was flooded with 6 inches or more of rain in 24 hours, senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Rep. Brad Finstad, asked President Donald Trump and his administration to approve the state of Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. Gov. Tim Walz’s request for disaster assistance for the period of Sept. 18-20 covers Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca Counties. New Richland, a city of 1,200, was flooded with about 9 inches of rain, which forced evacuations during the Sept. 19 flood. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners had declared a state of emergency after the flood. “In the city of New Richland alone, more than three-quarters of homes are damaged and residents of a skilled nursing facility were evacuated and unable to return to the facility,” the Democrats and Republican wrote in a letter to Trump on Nov. 3. “This storm event has been assessed as at least as destructive as the July 2026 mega-rain that many of these communities experienced and were recovering from just months prior.” Minnesota Realtors and the REALTORS Relief Foundation announced in October that a $70,000 grant was available

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Dulas, Cornelius cruise to reelection; seats flip in commissioner, mayor races

Incumbents dominated countywide contests Tuesday while voters flipped seats in a county commissioner district and several mayoral contests, according to unofficial results. County Sheriff Jay Dulas was reelected with 7,644 votes, or 98.63% of the vote. County Attorney Rachel V. Cornelius also was reelected, receiving 7,043 votes, or 98.64%. Brad Millbrath was reelected as the District 3 county commissioner with 1,505 votes, or 99.34%. In District 4, challenger Curt Keyes defeated incumbent DeAnne Malterer with 1,021 votes, or 54.22%. Brad Kruse was reelected in District 5 with 929 votes, or 98.94%. In Elysian, challenger Derek Westby defeated incumbent Mayor Dennis Schnoor with 186 votes, or 42.76%. More than two candidates were on the ballot. Samantha Williams and Leo Brown won seats on the Elysian City Council, receiving 228 votes, or 29.69%, and 161 votes, or 20.96%, respectively. Timothy Corry defeated Michael A. Santo in the Janesville mayoral contest with 497 votes, or 49.40%. Multiple candidates were on the ballot. Incumbent Janesville City Council member Ivan Maas was reelected with 887 votes, or 88.43%. Joshua Warke defeated Richard Rottman in the New Richland mayoral contest with 272 votes, or 56.67%. Brandy Jacobson and Bob Swenson won seats on the New Richland

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Saint Peter High School awards diploma to late Frederick Brenke for service in Vietnam

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - 59 years after dying in Vietnam, Frederick Brenke was awarded a diploma from Saint Peter High School for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Brenke is one of the first Minnesota veterans to receive a diploma under a new law that...

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Twin Rivers Arts Festival returns to Mankato Nov. 28-29

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Twin Rivers Arts Festival returns to the Mankato Civic Center ballroom on Nov. 28 and 29, bringing artists, authors and musicians together for the event’s 25th year. Admission is free. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to...

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Mankato city manager shares updates on bridges, leaf pickup and 2027 budget

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Two newly opened bridges, fall leaf collection and the city’s proposed 2027 budget were among the topics Mankato City Manager Susan Arntz discussed with Lisa Kaye on In the Spotlight. Arntz also shared information about grants for redevelopment and community events, a transportation study and...

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BLUE EARTH COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD CERTIFIES 2026 ELECTION RESULTS

The Blue Earth County Canvassing Board has reviewed and approved the results of the 2026 midterm election. The board met Tuesday, November 10th, to make the results official. According to Deputy County Administrator Michael Stalberger, 29-thousand-942 voters participated, representing 69-point-4 percent of registered voters. Before approving the results, board members...

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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).

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Eden Prairie Couple's $15 Million Fraud Trial Continues Without Top Defendant

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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.

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