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Small town Minnesota cafe to close after 25 years in business

The Amboy Cottage Cafe has announced it'll close its doors on Sunday.

Amboy, MN · 5h

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Former Sears building in Mankato to become recreation district, including go-kart track

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - According to an announcement on social media from CBC Fisher Group, the former Sears building in Mankato is set to take on a new life. A local developer has reportedly purchased the property, with plans to transform it into a recreation district, including a go-kart track.

Mankato, MN · 4h
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Chicken spot that went viral on TikTok picks Minnesota for first restaurant outside NY, NJ

The halal fried chicken shop took TikTok by storm last year

North Mankato, MN · 2d

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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.

Minnesota · 4d

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Visit The Little Minnesota Town Where One Of Your Favorite Movies Was Filmed

Somewhere between the Minnesota River and a whole lot of charm, Henderson has been quietly waiting for you to show up. This tiny town of fewer than a thousand people sits about an hour southwest of Minneapolis, and it’s the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with the big city in the first place.

Henderson, MN · 4d

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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 · 2d

Waseca County News

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HAPPY BUT NOT SATISFIED: Bluejays once again enter state playoffs with top south seed

After a thrilling comeback victory in the Section 3AAA championship, the Waseca Bluejays were obviously ecstatic making a return trip to the state tournament. But senior captain Brady McKenna made it clear in the huddle after the game: "I'm happy, I'm not satisfied. We got a lot of work to do." The Jays' season looked to be in doubt in the section title game against the Tri-City United Titans on Friday, Nov. 6 in New Ulm. They were trailing 24-14 in the fourth quarter, but they ended up scoring 14 unanswered points to punch their return ticket to state and get revenge over TCU in dramatic fashion. The Titans handed the Jays their only defeat in the regular season. Waseca's second straight 3AAA championship comes after a remarkable 2025 season that saw them go undefeated in the regular season and finish the season as the Class AAA runners-up. Now, there is no doubt that Waseca looks to continue their season for a few more weeks, hoping to make it back to the state championship game. "I'm really happy," McKenna told the Waseca County News after the section championship about the teams' goals past that. "We got a plan, it's just

Waseca, MN · 2d

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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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Traditional German Fare Has Filled The Tables At This 1930s-Era Tavern In New Ulm, Minnesota, For Generations

Ribs slathered in a house sauce so popular that people can buy it by the bottle to take home. That alone made me sit up and pay attention. Then I learned the ribs share a menu with schnitzel, spaetzle, red cabbage, and something called sauerkraut balls. The setting is a tavern that dates back to the 1930s, filled with old-world decor.

New Ulm, MN · 1d

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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.

Minnesota · 2d

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A Historic Minnesota Building Hides One Of The State’s Most Romantic Italian Restaurants

Old bank vault doors still stand at both ends of this dining room. Instead of guarding cash, they now watch over plates of fresh pasta. One detail I find worth mentioning is the name itself. It comes from an Italian word for a bank vault or cellar, which feels like a wink at the building’s past.

St Peter, MN · 1d

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Mankato East seniors receive Tools of the Trade awards

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Two Mankato East High School seniors are getting a head start on careers in the trades after receiving Tools of the Trade awards from the Madison Lake Sons of the American Legion. Brie, who plans to go into welding, and Aubrey, who plans to go into...

Mankato, MN · 1d

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Mankato business selects local veteran for Helmet for Heroes program

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Schmidt Siding and Windows and Gutter Helmet selected a local veteran named Dave for the third year of the Helmet for Heroes program, owner Pete Matejcek said in an “In the Spotlight” interview with Lisa Kaye. Honoring a veteran. The business invited veterans and...

Mankato, MN · 1d

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Sibley County recognizes two employees for outstanding service

Sibley County Building Maintenance employees Mark Niebuhr and Russ Kral received Outstanding Service Awards during the Sibley County Board of Commissioners meeting Oct. 27, recognizing their work assisting the Court Administration office with the installation of a new fireproof safe. The two employees were nominated by Court Administrator employee Stacie...

Sibley County, MN · 23h

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WEM football enters state with undefeated record

WATERVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown football team is set for this year’s state tournament after claiming the Section 2AA title this past week. We caught up with the Buccaneers prior to the team’s Thursday night match-up with the two-time defending state champion Jackson County Central Huskies.

Waterville, MN · 1d

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Gov. Walz authorizes disaster assistance after flooding in southern Minnesota

(ABC 6 News) – Gov. Tim Walz authorized state disaster assistance Wednesday for four counties in southern Minnesota after historic September flooding. The aid will support Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties after intense rainfall caused flooding, mudslides, road closures and damage to homes and property. The governor said he was grateful to the emergency […]

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St. Mary’s girls volleyball set to compete at state for first time in program history

SLEEPY EYE, Minn. (KEYC) - the St. Mary’s girls volleyball team made program history after sweeping the No. 1 seeded Cleveland in the Section 2A championship. Now, the team gears up for their first state appearance against No. 2 seeded Fillmore Central on Nov. 12th at 7 p.m.

Sleepy Eye, MN · 2d

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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.

Fairmont, MN · 3d

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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 · 2h

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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