Mankato, MN

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - There will be two temporary road closures beginning Monday, June 5. Starting at 6 a.m., a portion of Belle Avenue (between Bassett and Deldona drives) will be temporarily closed for sanitary sewer connection being done for new construction. The road is expected to reopen later in the week (weather permitting). View road closure and detour map.

Belle Avenue and Thomas Park Court to close Monday

Minnesota State

Gov. Tim Walz and MN DEED announced $5 million in loans will be distributed to 22 businesses. One of the businesses is Mankato-based AmeriStar Manufacturing. The second Minnesota Original Music Festival is coming to St. Peter, later this month. The event celebrates new and original music from Minnesota artists. KEYC...

DNR continues fawn collaring research project

MADISON LAKE, Minn. (KEYC) -The Minnesota Bass Fishing League, also known as MINNYAK, is hosting their first kayak bass fishing tournament of the season. Approximately 40 anglers will fish five lakes around around the Mankato area. Participants are excited for the first tournament of the season. “It’s exciting,” said MinnYak...

MinnYak prepares to host Kayak Fishing Tournament

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Local ag organizations are using America’s pastime to promote their produce. In an effort to reach a larger audience, county growers in southern Minnesota are using baseball to tell the winning story of Minnesota-grown commodities. Eight games between the Rochester Honkers and the Mankato MoonDogs...

Honkers and MoonDogs team up with farmers

North Mankato, MN

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...

Caswell Park throws ribbon cutting ceremony after $2 million renovation

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Living Earth Center officially opened their new building. 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. The ribbon cutting event included seed planting activities, food trucks...

Living Earth Center opens new building

Tomorrow kicks off the 20th year of Songs on the lawn in Mankato. Live bands perform in the Mankato Civic Center Plaza every Thursday in June. Tomorrow, City Mouse takes the stage. St. Peter advances in the winner's bracket in Section 2AAA tournament. North Mankato looks for input from community...

HyLife Foods continues search for new owner

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Summer season is in full swing and with it comes new life. 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. Ladies and gentlemen, you’re going to want to see this one.

DNR’s third annual collaring of the fawns research project

Tomorrow kicks off the 20th year of Songs on the lawn in Mankato. Live bands perform in the Mankato Civic Center Plaza every Thursday in June. Tomorrow, City Mouse takes the stage. St. Peter advances in the winner's bracket in Section 2AAA tournament. HyLife Foods continues search for new owner.

North Mankato looks for input from community upon updating their comprehensive plan

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...

Songs on the Lawn kicked off today

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - It takes dedication to become an Eagle Scout. And you must complete a community project to earn the ranking. For one 15-year-old troop member from Mankato, his service project brings access and beauty to the outdoors!. When 15-year-old Drew Hutchens began brainstorming his Eagle Scout project,...

Future Eagle Scout brings beauty to Mankato

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. Tuesday’s police pursuit and stabbing leads to a man faced with five felony charges. Updated: 5 hours ago. Court documents now lay...

Second annual Minnesota Original Music Festival coming soon

Gov. Tim Walz and MN DEED announced $5 million in loans will be distributed to 22 businesses. One of the businesses is Mankato-based AmeriStar Manufacturing. KEYC News Now’s Sofia Martinez joined the newscast, live, from the Mankato Civic Center Plaza, the venue for Songs on the Lawn. KEYC News...

Minnesota Original Music Festival coming to St. Peter

For the week’s Tuesday Tunes, The Band Rook takes over the Kato Living Studio. Jim Parejko from LocAle Brewing is in the studio with Lisa and Kelsey. Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, the spot for all occasions. Updated: 19 hours ago. To give you some ideas for a fun date...

KEYC News Now This Morning Forecast Update 5-31-2023

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State Patrol is asking for the public’s help locating a silver Ford Taurus station wagon involved in an incident that left a man seriously hurt. Just after 6 p.m. Monday, May 29, the Taurus wagon was traveling southbound on Highway 15 near Winthrop....

State Patrol in search of vehicle involved in an incident injuring a man

Isolated to scattered storm chances likely throughout the remainder of the week and upcoming weekend. In North Mankato, authorities are searching for a man suspected of stealing from vehicles at Caswell Park late Monday afternoon. North Mankato man arrested for impersonating a police officer, assaulting officer. Updated: 8 hours ago.

Injuries sustained in police pursuit

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Tomorrow kicks off the 20th year of Songs on the lawn in Mankato. Live bands perform in the Mankato Civic Center Plaza every Thursday in June. Tomorrow, City Mouse takes the stage. The city says the original idea was to give people something to do on...

20th year of Mankato’s Songs on the Lawn

Tomorrow kicks off the 20th year of Songs on the lawn in Mankato. Live bands perform in the Mankato Civic Center Plaza every Thursday in June. Tomorrow, City Mouse takes the stage. North Mankato looks for input from community upon updating their comprehensive plan. Updated: 6 hours ago. The city...

St. Peter tops West behind Guida’s complete game gem

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NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - In North Mankato, authorities are searching for a man suspected of stealing from vehicles at Caswell Park late Monday afternoon. The man in the photo provided was seen allegedly taking items from two vehicles around 5:20 p.m. on Memorial Day. A nearby vehicle was able...

Update: Identification of theft suspect in North Mankato sought, vehicle located

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 business one of 22 receiving monetary support

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The fourth-seeded Le Sueur-Henderson softball team defeated top-seeded New Ulm in the Section 2AA title game 8-7 in 8 innings at Caswell Park. The Giants punched their ticket to the Class AA state tournament for the third-straight season after winning the section title for the third-straight season.

Le Sueur-Henderson three-peats as Section 2AA champions, defeats New Ulm

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - As the summer time approaches, there will be plenty of opportunities for kids who want to keep reading. School is nearly out for the year, and if you are a parent looking to keep your kids involved, books may be the way. Blue Earth County Library...

Programs to keep kids reading this summer

Owatonna, MN

OWATONNA, Minn. (KTTC) – The Owatonna Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding an individual’s death on May 30, 2023. According to OPD, officers were called to the scene around 10:01 p.m. in the 600 block of Florence Ave. OPD is working jointly with the Minnesota Bureau of...

Owatonna Police Department investigating death

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating a stabbing and a chase after Mankato police used one of their vehicles to stop a suspect vehicle during a pursuit. At about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Mankato Department of Public Safety received...

BCA investigating following stabbing, chase in Mankato Tuesday

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. Tuesday’s...

Maverick Insider: MSU softball and their pitching crew (Part III)

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Minnesota State University, Mankato President Edward Inch announced that Minnesota Pork Board and Minnesota Pork Producers Association has pledged $300,000 over three years to establish the operational structure and advance the growth of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health at the University.

Minnesota Pork Board and Minnesota Pork Producers Association Pledges $300,000 to Minnesota State

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A North Mankato man was arrested early Saturday morning for impersonating a police officer as well as assaulting an officer. According to a release from the North Mankato Police Department, it happened around 2:40 Saturday morning when a man went to the North Mankato Police Department and said another male had just pointed a firearm at him in the 700 block of Belgrade Ave. The man also said the subject flashed red and blue lights from his vehicle.

North Mankato man arrested for impersonating a police officer, assaulting officer

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Street sweepers encounter heavy debris after months of snow

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The City of Mankato has had their street sweepers out for the last couple of weeks. the city of North Mankato pulled...

Street sweepers encounter heavy debris after months of snow

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