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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!
City of Mankato asking for public input on transit system
The City of Mankato is asking for public input on the transit system. The Mankato Transit System wants to enhance transportation options for the Minnesota State University, Mankato community, and is considering extending service hours along the U-Zone routes. The community is invited to provide input on when transit service...
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.
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.
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!
East takes down New Ulm
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato East took on New Ulm Thursday night for a high school baseball game. East defeated New Ulm in five innings 17-3. East improves to 8-2 on the season and plays next on Saturday, April 27th against Rochester John Marshall in Rochester.
Mankato Riverblenders celebrate their 50th anniversary
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - For fifty years, the Mankato Riverblenders have brought music and entertainment to southern Minnesota. The acapella men’s choir was formed in 1974 by a group of men who wanted to sing in a barbershop quartet - but today, the choir boasts over thirty members. Since...
Olmsted County collision injures elderly Rochester driver
MARION TOWNSHIP, Minn. – The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says one person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle collision Sunday morning. Around 10:15 am, deputies were sent to the intersection of College View Road and County Road 11 (50th Avenue SE). Deputies say an eastbound vehicle driven by a 91-year-old Rochester man was turning north when it crashed with a westbound vehicle driven by a 47-year-old man from North Mankato.
Maverick Insider: Transfer portal means no offseason for men’s hockey
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - On this week’s edition of Maverick Insider, Sports Director Rob Clark sits down with Head Coach Luke Strand to chat about the busy offseason for the men’s hockey team. Strand speaks on the new guys coming in for next season, as well as some...
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...
Stop Food Waste Day!
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - If you’re looking to reduce the amount of money that you spend on non-essentials, Mankato Zero Waste is in to teach how to reduce the impact of food waste. To learn how to better stop food waste, Nick and Maddie play a game with Betty and Sue.
The New Ulm softball team eyes a state run
NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) - The New Ulm softball team is turning heads in class 3A after defeating two of the top ten teams in the state including the defending state champions the Mankato East Cougars. This season the Eagles are gearing up to take care of some unfinished business.
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