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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...
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.
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...
Mankato Riverblenders celebrates 50 Years of Harmony
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Doo-wop doo-wop! We’re singing along with the Mankato Riverblenders! The group shows us how they are celebrating 50 Years of Harmony Saturday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. You can find tickets at Cub Foods, Hilltop Hy-Vee and Nutter Clothing...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Pedestrian, 70, seriously hurt when struck by SUV in Mankato, police say
MANKATO, Minn. — A 70-year-old Mankato man is recovering after he was struck by an SUV Thursday night.Police say the man was hit just after 9 p.m. on South Bend Avenue near Spartan Street. A witness told officers he was walking in the traffic lane at the time of the collision.MORE NEWS: Video shows deer after crashing through Victoria salon's windowThe victim suffered severe injuries but is expected to survive. Police say the driver of the SUV, a 79-year-old North Mankato woman, was not hurt.The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the investigation.
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