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Owatonna, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota man suspected of killing a woman in Owatonna has been arrested. 25-year-old Sabrina Lee Schnoor of Elysian was found dead under an I-35 overpass in Owatonna Monday night. Owatonna police initially described her death as suspicious but later ruled it a homicide and stated Schnoor's death was caused by a single gunshot wound in what was believed to be a targeted attack.

MANKATO, Minn. -- Dozens are without a home after a fire tore through a southern Minnesota apartment complex Friday afternoon.Mankato city officials say first responders were called to the 1200 block of Pohl Road on a report of a fire around 1:25 p.m.Crews evacuated the entire building and extinguished fire in the third-floor attic and an exterior wall.There were no reported injuries, but 42 people were displaced by the fire.Temporary shelter is being determined.The cause of the fire, which is estimated to have caused nearly a quarter million dollars in damage, is under investigation.

Dustin Murilla previously was charged with attempted murder in 2013.

The Minnesota State High School League softball tournament begins on Thursday, June 8 at Caswell Park in Mankato. Here is the schedule and matchups for the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals of the tournament. Class 4AQuarterfinals No. 1 Rosemount vs. Hopkins -- 6/08 at 9 a.m. - Field 1, No. 2 ...

We’re here at the Taylor Wildlife Management Area as we followed along with the DNR as they actively did their third annual collaring of the fawns research project. Minnyak prepare to host Fishing tournament. Updated: 10 hours ago. MinnYak is set to host their first kayak bass fishing tournament...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Gasoline has leaked from a gas station in Lake Crystal. That has the city and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency working to make sure it hasn’t reached the city’s water supply. City leaders say that so far, the water is safe. About a week...

A North Mankato man allegedly impersonated an officer when he threatened another man with a replica weapon. Corey L. Spiess, 26, is now behind bars awaiting charges of threats of violence, assaulting a peace officer, obstruction of the legal process, drug possession, and impersonating an officer. North Mankato Police responded...

NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) -The Mankato East Cougars baseball team defeated the Marshall Tigers 13-0 in the section 2-3A quarterfinals Saturday evening. The Cougars will play New Prague in the section semifinals Tuesday at Johnson Park in New Ulm. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.

The Section 2A South Sub-Section Track Meet was held on Thursday, May 25, to determine which athletes would qualify to compete in the Section 2A Championship Meet held at Mankato West High School on Saturday, June 3. The Blue Earth Area girls qualified in one relay and eight individual events...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Today is the first day of June and its first Thursday. Which means Mankato’s Songs on the Lawn kicks off for another year. Songs on the Lawn kicked off for another year. 2023 marks 20 years for the event. The biggest change:. “The size and...

The second annual Minnesota original music festival is coming soon to St. Peter. The event is free and open to the public. The center moved from their building off of good counsel hill to a new location on Riverfront Drive so that they can stay connected to the community. Dustin...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Today is the first day of June and its first Thursday -- which means Mankato’s Songs on the Lawn kicks off for another year!. KEYC News Now’s Sofia Martinez joined the newscast live from the Mankato Civic Center Plaza. Songs on the Lawn runs...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating after Mankato police struck another vehicle during a pursuit. At about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Mankato Department of Public Safety received a report of a man driving erratically in west Mankato. Officers responded and started to pursue the vehicle but ended the pursuit at that time. The driver of the fleeing vehicle continued to drive erratically so officers restarted the pursuit.

North Mankato Police are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect in two thefts from motor vehicles at Caswell Sports Complex on Monday at about 5:30 p.m. A vehicle with recording capabilities was parked directly behind the suspect’s vehicle at the time of the thefts and captured the incidents on camera, according to police.

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A heads up for drivers in the Mankato and North Mankato area next week, a temporary road closure to tell you about. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the Northbound Highway 169 ramp to Lookout Drive and Center Street into North Mankato will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for pavement repairs.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato East doubles team of Madden Vanderwerf (Mankato East Jr.) and Quinn Kelly (Mankato Loyola Jr.) qualified for the Class AA individual state tennis tournament after a runner-up finish in the section tournament. The duo is the first to represent Mankato East/Loyola at state in eight years.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Government puts more money forward to support small businesses across the state. Governor Tim Walz and the state Department of Employment and Economic Development announcing $5 million in loans will be distributed to 22 businesses. One of the businesses selected is Mankato-based AmeriStar...

Mankato, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota BCA is investigating a pursuit and stabbing that happened in Mankato Tuesday afternoon. A news release from the BCA says Mankato Public Safety responded to the report of an erratic driver in western Mankato around 1:30 p.m. Officers pursued the vehicles, called it off then restarted the chase as the vehicle continued to drive erratically.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - North Mankato Mayor Scott Carlson threw out the first pitch in today’s ribbon cutting ceremony at Caswell Park. Greater Mankato Grown and city staff joined Carlson in cutting the ribbon. The Park underwent a two million dollar renovation, something Carlson says will be good for...

The Jackson County Central track and field team has qualified 10 entrants to the Class A state track and field meet for the second year in a row. All 10 made it by finishing in the top two at the Section 2A meet Saturday at Mankato West. Quinn Landherr is...