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New Ulm, MN

NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) - Republican Congressman Brad Finstad says his family is safe after a fire broke out at his New Ulm home. New Ulm Fire Department responded to the fire around 3:45 p.m., Wednesday, and contained the fire within a basement bedroom. Fire officials say there was heavy...

Rep. Brad Finstad says family is safe following fire at New Ulm home Wednesday

Mankato, MN

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato motorists who normally travel on Third Avenue will need to take an alternate route. Starting at 6:30 a.m. the two southbound lanes on Third Avenue at the Maxfield Street intersection will be temporarily closed. The closure is due to water valve repair work being done.

Third Avenue Closure in Mankato

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Motorists who travel along Sibley Parkway will have to plan for an alternate route. According to the City of Mankato, at 7 a.m., on Tues., June 13, the northbound lane of Sibley Parkway, between Poplar St. and Mound Ave., will be temporarily closed due to bridge maintenance.

Portion of Sibley Parkway to temporarily close on June 13

Slightly cooler temperatures and less humidity will lead us into the weekend ahead of more rain chances on Saturday. Meteorologist Shawn Cable's Wednesday 6pm Weathercast. After a pleasant day Thursday, a few scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday and Saturday. Get your running routine started. Updated: 20 hours ago. If you...

Mankato updates summer bus route service

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Habitat for Humanity is launching a new program for older adults to provide accessibility and safety modifications within their homes. “Yeah, I think it’s really important older adults are kind of the Bedrock of our community, right? You know, they’re babysitters. They’re the volunteers in our community. And so, you know, I think it’s really critical that we support this demographic especially as it grows in size,” said Wiersma.

Habitat for Humanity launches ‘Age in Place’ program

Public safety leaders as for public’s help to curb 911 misdials. A rise in 911 misdials is having a huge impact on public safety resources and now state oficials want to look at ways to fix the issue. KEYC News Now This Morning Forecast Update 6-7-2023. Updated: 8 hours...

Fire crews called to second fire at Angie’s BOOMCHIKAPOP Plant

NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) - A busy Wednesday for the New Ulm Fire Department after they respond to three fires. The first was to a fire in a basement bedroom of a home at 15844 Oakwood Heights Road just after 3:45 PM. The fire was under control in 20 minutes but firefighters were on scene for about an hour and a half. No injuries were reported. The fire was contained to the bedroom but there was heavy smoke damage to the basement and minor smoke damage to the main floor. New Ulm Fire was assisted by Hanska Fire and the Sheriff’s Office. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

New Ulm Fire Department responds to 3 calls in span of 5 hours

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Last Thursday, KEYC News Now celebrated the 20th year of Songs on the Lawn. Today, KEYC will be highlighting the people and organizations that make this event so special. KEYC News Now’s Sofia Martinez joined the noon newscast live from Mankato Civic Center Plaza.

LIVE: Songs on the Lawn returns for 2nd round

North Mankato, MN

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - HyLife Foods in Windom ended operations last Friday now that an Iowa Pork producer bought the plant. Employees can reapply for their jobs under new ownership, but those with H2-B work visas can no longer work at the plant and were forced to leave the country. Many of those plant workers had lived at the former Norwood Inn in North Mankato, until Saturday.

HyLife workers vacate former Norwood Inn

Mapleton, MN

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - There is a large water main break in the area of the 400 block of Troendle St SW. Motorist are being asked to please avoid this area. Residents may experience low water pressure. Public Works is accessing the situation and at some point there will be water shut offs to repair the break.

Water main break in Mapleton

Maverick Insider: MSU's Meyer talks recruiting at state softball (Part I) Plus, Meyer discusses the room for improvement with Title IX. With the St. Peter Farmers Market opening day coming up, vendor Sharon Cink joins Kelsey and Lisa to talk about what she has to offer. What’s all the hype...

KEYC News Now This Morning Forecast Update 6-9-2023

Slightly cooler temperatures and less humidity will lead us into the weekend ahead of more rain chances on Saturday. After collecting data from last year’s pilot project featuring Kato Go Play and River Valley Ride, city officials now have a completed version of the service. Meteorologist Shawn Cable's Wednesday...

Man fatally injured in Renville County barn accident

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - North Mankato has voted to submit a bonding bid to the legislature for upgrades to Caswell Park for the third time. Aaron Stuve has more with where the project currently stands and why the city is hopeful that this time the bid will be successful. After...

Bonding request for Caswell Park’s upgrades

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The New Ulm Cathedral Greyhounds softball team lost in the Class A state quarterfinals to Moose Lake/Willow River 7-2 Thursday evening at Caswell Park. The Greyhounds won 10-0 against Menahga in the consolation semifinals. They will play Randolph in the consolation championship Friday at Caswell Park....

Cathedral falls in state quarterfinals, will play in consolation championship

Hoyt Lakes, MN

HOYT LAKES, MN. (Northern News Now) -- A major blow was dealt to a Northeastern Minnesota mining company Tuesday as their permit for a proposed copper-nickel mine was revoked. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they are revoking NewRange’s permit to develop its NorthMet copper-nickel mine, formerly known as PolyMet, near Hoyt Lakes.

What comes next for Minnesota mining after revoked permit

Pleasant weekend ahead despite a few shower and thunderstorm chances Friday and Saturday possible. St. Peter youths able to travel around city area for one dollar. For one dollar, children ages 6-17 can ride the transit anywhere within the St. Peter city limits. MSU Mankato in search of housing for...

Meteorologist Shawn Cable's Weekend Forecast

Inver Grove Heights, MN

ST. JAMES, Minn. (KEYC) - UPDATE: An Inver Grove Heights woman is killed in a one-vehicle crash on Highway 60 near St. James. According to a crash report, the patrol says it happened just after 10 PM Wednesday on westbound Highway 60 near milepost 66. The report says the driver,...

Inver Grove Heights woman killed in Watonwan County crash

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A Mankato man was sentenced to one year in Blue Earth County jail after pleading guilty to charges related to a fatal ATV crash in August of last year. The incident happened on a river embankment near Eleanor Street in South Bend Township on Aug. 14, 2022.

Mankato man sentenced to one year in jail for 2022 fatal ATV crash

Iowa State

A full day of giving took place at the Mankato Family YMCA. This is the first time the nonprofit hosted the event and this year’s goal was to get 100 individual donors. Cathedral advances to state tournament with win over Sleepy Eye St. Mary's. Updated: 14 hours ago. The...

Meteorologist Shawn Cable's Tuesday Weather

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Greenseam is launching a new program to help local businesses against labor shortages. The Global Workforce Program aims to connect local food and agriculture businesses with less than 500 employees to international workers, offering up to $3-thousand to cover any legal fees or human resources fees associated with recruiting international workers. Greenseam says that their goal is to lessen the barrier of hiring workers from local universities and those who may be displaced workers.

Greenseam launches new program to aid labor shortages

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The warning from Netflix about cracking down on password sharing has finally begun. The new rule has rocked the globe, leaving many subscribers unsure about the future of their subscription. Each user living outside of the Netflix subscriber’s household, trying to use that account, will now...

Netflix password sharing crackdown begins

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Saint Peter, MN

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KEYC) -The St. Peter Saints boys tennis team lost in the first round of the state tennis tournament to Rock Ridge (Virginia) 3-4. The Saints fell to the consolation bracket but lost in the consolation championship to Breck 1-6. Senior Marty Anderson will compete in the singles tournament...

St. Peter falls in first round of state tournament, Anderson, Elias and Dixon seeking to make history

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Gibbon first responders implement farm rescue trailer

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Twelve people fell into and became trapped in in grain bins or silos in Minnesota. Only one, in Gibbon, survived. That incident...

Gibbon first responders implement farm rescue trailer

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