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QOTD: Where’s your favorite local spot to walk or ride a bike?
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - On this edition of Question of the Day, Nick and Maddie asked: Where’s your favorite local spot to walk or ride a bike?. While they may have just wanted to find some new walking spots for themselves, it’s always fun to hear what you all have to say!
2024 YWCA Women of Distinction
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Women in the Mankato and St. Peter community gathered at the capital room to celebrate change being made. “This event is so important because of the work that they’re doing and we want to lift those women up because they’re lifting others up,” said Ceceli Polzin.
Auxiliary Legion puts up mural in honor of local veteran
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - Keith Keogh was a Navy veteran, a father, and owner of the Embassy Bar in St. Peter - and last year, together with his friend Ed Allen, he commissioned a mural in honor of all his fellow veterans. However, before the mural could be completed,...
Project that will provide affordable housing pushed back, still set for summer 2024 start
The city of Waseca has owned the empty lot between Waseca Junior/Senior High School and Walmart for years, and now it will finally be developed into an apartment complex. The complex, which will include affordable housing units, will contain a total of 36 units. A group of local business owners created a group called the Waseca Real Estate Fund (WREF) and partnered with fiscal agent REVocity to plan the apartment complex project. To help finance the project, WREF applied for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) from...
Mankato Firefighters Conduct Annual Hose Testing to Ensure Emergency Readiness
Firefighters in Mankato are rolling up their sleeves for the annual check-up of their lifelines—the hoses. According to a recent Facebook post by the city's Police and Fire departments, the local heroes are set to begin their yearly hose testing routine, subjecting each section of hose to a formidable 400 psi of pressure to confirm they're in tiptop shape.
Tour shows off $20 million investment to Minnesota fish hatchery
WATERVILLE, Minn. — A community tour Wednesday highlighted a massive investment to one of Minnesota's 15 fish hatcheries – a $20 million makeover, nearly 70 years in the making."This is generational. We've not had an investment to this level in many, many years, and it's needed," said Craig Soupir, who serves as the site's supervisor. "A lot of our hatcheries are kind of in this state, where they need some upgrades. This kind of investment is huge for Waterville."The site raises more than 10,000 walleyes, muskies and more each year – from egg to fry – that are eventually stocked in...
In Their Own Words: Forensic Services patients share art, stories
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Patients at Forensic Services at the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center can take part in art therapy. Right now, about 50 artists are showcasing their work at the Arts Center of Saint Peter. “There are patients who will just light up and say, ‘Dr. Hirachan can...
Local woman shares story of loss amidst Minority Health Month
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - In the United States, the maternal mortality rate is exceptionally high for black women. It is more than double the rate of pregnancy-related deaths overall and nearly three times higher than the rate for white women. “Why do we have to go through that? Why do...
Ron’s Plumbing talks four-day work weeks
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Nick and Maddie had so much fun at Ron’s Plumbing that they invited them to come into the studio! Brittany and Amos are in to talk about their move to a four day work week, an idea that has caught the eye of the nation.
South Central Minnesota hosted their third annual Gayla!
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - If you’re ever looking for something fun to do on a spring weekend, the South Central Minnesota Pride welcomes all to their annual Gaylas! This year was their third annual Gayla, and Nick and Maddie got to learn about all of the exciting things that go on there... and all for a good cause!
Refresh your style with free clothing swap
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - If you’re looking to refresh your style without spending big - check out the free clothing swap in St. Peter this weekend. Organizers at the Art Center of St. Peter say the event will have over eight categories of clothing to choose from. “Transition from...
Korean War veteran from St. Peter awarded Purple Heart
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A Korean War veteran from Saint Peter who still carries shrapnel in his leg from when he was wounded in combat will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late. The U.S. Army notified 96-year-old Earl Meyer on Monday that it has reversed itself and...
Benefits of early literacy
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - It is never too early to start learning to read and the Blue Earth County Library offers opportunities to help that happen. Twice a week, the library hosts a story time for young children and their parents. Youth service librarians will read to children and model for parents how to read to their kids at home.
New Generations Boutique owner renews focus on inclusive clothing sizes
Since taking ownership of Generations Boutique six months ago, Leila Leonhardt has made it her mission to cultivate a shop that can be enjoyed by women of all shapes and sizes. The St. Peter resident of 18 years may be new to the world of business ownership, but she’s a longtime patron of the many boutiques which line St. Peter’s downtown strip. However, as a woman with a curvier figure, Leonhardt said one of the most challenging parts of shopping anywhere for new clothes is...
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