Mankato, MN

Scattered t-storms are possible Saturday, with sunny and cooler weather in the the forecast for Sunday. U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether colleges can consider race in admissions process. Updated: 14 hours ago. The President of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter says the college is watching the decision closely.

Adam Fravel charged with murder of Madeline Kingsbury

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The City of Mankato is seeking the public’s input on a park name for the Community Open Public Space, 20330 Old Highway 66. Classified as a nature park area, features include access to fishing, a regional trail and a walking trail. The Community Open Public...

City of Mankato seeks public opinion on new park name

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

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

North Mankato, MN

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

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

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

Minnesota State

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS) will be closed to observe Juneteenth. In a release, MAPS announced that all district offices and schools will be closed on Mon., June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This closure will also impact summer school, extended school year (ESY),...

MAPS announces closure for Juneteenth observance

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Blue Earth County Historical Society is hosting tours of the School Sisters of Notre Dame campus this weekend. The Our Lady of Good Counsel campus was built in 1912, and has been the home to the school sisters ever since. In March of last year...

School Sisters of Notre Dame to host tours

Waseca, MN

ST. MICHAEL, Minn. (KEYC) - St. Michael/Albertville High School was this year’s host site for the state high school track & field championships. Class AA took the stage on ‘Championship Saturday’ and a few area schools stole the spotlight. The Marshall girls’ kicked things off with a...

Waseca wins it all, led by gleaming relay performances

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

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The Mankato East softball team competed in the first day of the Class AAA state tournament Thursday. East won in the quarterfinals against Rocori by a score of 10-0 in five innings to advance to the semifinals. In the semifinals, the Cougars topped Cretin-Derham Hall 7-6...

East takes care of business, advances to Class AAA title game

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

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The City of Mankato is launching a restructured summer bus route service beginning Monday, June 12. Based on data collected from last year’s pilot project featuring Kato Go Play and River Valley Ride, along with a recent survey completed by youth, it was determined to offer the service as a flex or call-in service named Kato Go Play that would take scheduled riders from their homes to places of interest throughout the cities of Mankato and North Mankato.

Mankato summer bus routes redesigned to meet transit needs

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The Mankato East softball team squared off against Chisago Lakes for the Class AAA title Friday. East wins by a final of 11-0. Cougars secure the Class AAA title with a dominant win.

East caps off magical season with state title

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

Le Sueur, MN

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The Le Sueur-Henderson softball team competed in the Class AA state tournament Thursday. LSH tops Pequot Lakes in the quarterfinals before falling to DGF in the semifinals. LSH will play for third place Friday at 2:00 against St. Agnes.

LSH advances to third place game after day one of state softball

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, 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

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota River Builders Association (MRBA) announced the donation of $20,000 from event proceeds to start two new funds with the Mankato Area Foundation. The other $12,000 was donated by Mankato Builders Exchange. The two funds are focused on supporting our future workforce in trades and...

$32,000 donation starts two MRBA education funds

Winona, MN

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Typical summertime weather is in the forecast as we head into the weekend. Plenty of sunshine with scattered showers and t-storms possible. The Blue Earth County Historical Society is hosting tours of the School Sisters of Notre Dame campus this weekend. Habitat for Humanity launches ‘Age in Place’ program...

Inver Grove Heights woman killed in Watonwan County crash

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) - 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

Faribault, MN

FARIBAULT, Minn. (KEYC) - Patsy Cline fans will soon have something to sing about. A tribute to Patsy Cline at The Paradise Center for the Arts will be held on Sat., June 24, in Faribault. According to a release, the 90-minute stage performance by Joyann Parker and her band will...

Patsy Cline tribute to be held in Faribault

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Greenseam, MSU Mankato release 2023 State of Ag report

Kelsey and Lisa enjoy a good yoga workout, from time to time. The two of them stopped by Body Concepts in Mankato to...

Greenseam, MSU Mankato release 2023 State of Ag report

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