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This Minnesota Mini Golf Course Is So Fun It Should Come With A Warning Label
Somewhere in Minnetrista, Minnesota, there’s a mini golf course that makes every other mini golf course feel like it owes you an apology. Big Stone Mini Golf isn’t just a place to swing a putter around for an hour. It’s the kind of place that makes you stop...
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Blue Earth County Historical Society Celebrates 125 Years with Timekeeper’s Ball, New Marian Anderson Gallery, and Fall Events
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Blue Earth County Historical Society (BECHS) is marking a major milestone this year—celebrating its 125th anniversary alongside Executive Director Jessica Potter-Zajac’s 25th year with the organization. Visiting In the Spotlight with host Lisa Kay, Potter-Zajac shared a look behind the scenes at how the History Center preserves local history while rolling out a busy autumn schedule of interactive exhibits and community programming.
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It’s time for Homecoming at BEA
It may be hard to believe but Blue Earth Area is already celebrating Homecoming. This year, Homecoming week will be celebrated Sept. 14-18. This year’s Homecoming King and Queen candidates have already been announced. The king candidates are Layden Bassett, Sully Dahlberg, Wyatt Jones, Caden Juba, Dylan Preuss and Traven Zierke. The BEA queen candidates are Sidney Eitzmann, April Garcia, Sammy Meyers, Abbey Lorenz, Ayla Warmka and Khloe Zabel.
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‘Dear Jacob’ Author Patty Wetterling to Speak at MSU Mankato on Advocacy and the Power of Education
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Nationally recognized child advocate and author Patty Wetterling is returning to her alma mater, Minnesota State University, Mankato, to headline a special Homecoming week event. Speaking on In the Spotlight, MSU Director of Alumni Relations Brian Zins announced that Wetterling—a 1971 graduate alongside her husband, Jerry—will participate in a free, public fireside chat on Thursday, October 1, at Ostrander Auditorium.
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Janice “Jan” Perrin Johnson shares her Hidden Treasure
If you listened to KBEW on Sunday mornings between the years of 2000 and 2010, you might have heard the voice of Janice “Jan” Perrin Johnson giving a sermon. Now, those 10 years of sermons have been transcribed, edited, and published as a series of five e-books called Hidden Treasure.
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Maverick Men’s Golf to Open Season at Maverick Fall Brawl
MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State men's golf team opens its 2026-27 fall schedule on Monday as it takes part in the two-day Maverick Fall Brawl. Maverick Fall Brawl Preview: The two-round Maverick Fall Brawl will be held at the par-71 Troy Burne Golf Club in Hudson, Wis. The Troy Burne Golf Club opened in 1999 and is 6,774 yards consisting of five par 3s, nine par 4s and four par 5s. MSU last played at the Troy Burne Golf Club during the Fall Brawl in the fall of 2025 where the Mavericks finished fourth.
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Women’s Golf Places Third of 18 at D3 Classic
HASTINGS, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus College women's golf team hosted and competed in their D3 Classic this weekend. The Gusties opened the tournament with a round of +19 on Saturday and shot +23 on Sunday to place third of 18 teams at the invite with a weekend score of +42. The Gustavus B-team placed 12th at the tournament with a team score of +76.
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Golf Leads Gustavus Adolphus’ D3 Classic After Day 1
HASTINGS, Minn. – Saint Benedict golf leads the D3 Classic hosted by Gustavus Adolphus following the first round of the invite held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Emerald Greens G.C. (par 72). The Bennies carded a 303 (15+) and are four shots ahead of the host Gusties in the 18-team...
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Marching Jays overcome heat, distraction during Minnesota state fair
The Waseca Marching Jays were part of a competitive parade at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 30. Besides the drum marching cadence, or “street beat” that was played during music down time, the students played the song, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston.
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Minnesota State Mankato’s Women’s Center to Host Screening of Documentary Film ‘No Country for Mothers’ Sept. 15
In support of student parents at Minnesota State University, Mankato and National Student Parent Month, the MSU Women’s Center is hosting a screening of the 2026 documentary film, “No Country for Mothers,” from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in the University’s Centennial Student Union, Room 253.
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Katie Gonzales honored by Marching Classic
“I know firsthand the hard work and dedication that it takes to be a Marching Jay ... I’m grateful to have the opportunity to give back.” — Katie Gonzales. The Waseca Marching Classic has named State Farm Insurance Agent Katie Gonzales as this year’s “Friend of the Classic.”
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Karl Larson named St. Peter Oktoberfest Festmeister
Ast the host of Karaoke with Karl, Karl Larson is no stranger to hosting evenings filled with singing, dancing and merriment. But at Patrick’s on Third on Thursday night, Larson was the one behind the microphone bellowing a rendition of the traditional Bavarian toast song “Ein Prosit,” as the St. Peter Ambassadors named him the Festmeister of the 16th annual St. Peter Oktoberfest. The Gustavus Adolphus College Professor of Public Health has fully embraced his role as Festmeister, arriving at Patrick’s on Third in a traditional checkered button-up and lederhosen. Past festmeisters along with members of the St. Peter Ambassadors gathered to celebrate Larson’s induction, with 2025 Festmeister Rick Wright bestowing Larson with the honorary Festmeister jacket and cap. While some may be nervous to serve as the face of a community event that draws thousands of attendees each year, for Larson that’s all part of the fun. “Talking to people, shaking hands, being out in public, that doesn't bug me at all,” said Larson. “This will be fun. You'll see me Oktoberfest weekend, spending more time walking around, talking to people, seeing if they're having a good time, helping folks get where they want to be. That's very much
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In the Spotlight: City of Mankato
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - In this episode of In the Spotlight, Lisa Kaye sits down with Mankato City Manager Susan Arntz. They talk about the Kern Bridge installation, updates on Sibley Park, Land of Memories playground, pickleball courts, the Veterans Bridge and much more.
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The Grand Center for the Arts and Culture still accepting submissions for 2026 ArtScape
NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) - The Grand Center for the Arts is still accepting submissions for its 2026 ArtScape, an annual juried art show, on its final submission date, on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Submissions can be in any medium including painting, ceramic, glass, quilts...
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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Screenwriter Stephen McFeely to Appear Live at Minnesota’s Historic The State Theatre for ‘Avengers: Endgame: Encore’ Screening
Marvel Cinematic Universe fans in Minnesota are in for an extraordinary treat. Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Stephen McFeely, one of the primary creative forces behind several of Marvel Studios biggest blockbusters, is set to appear live at the historic The State Theatre in downtown Hutchinson, Minnesota, on Saturday, September 26. This...
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First part of Winstock ’27 lineup announced; much more still to come!
Tickets and camping on sale now for event’s 33rd year. This morning, tickets and camping went on sale as a portion of the entertainment lineup for the 33rd year of the Winstock Country Music Festival was announced. Rascal Flatts and Tucker Wetmore will headline the event, set for Friday-Saturday, June 11-12, 2027, at the festival grounds in Winsted. Also announced this morning were 14-time number-one hitmaker Chris Young, “The Voice” standout Emily Ann Roberts, West Stage acts Julie Eddy and Aaron Simmons, and Thursday night beer tent party band Ragtown.
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Aden takes experience of a lifetime thanks to her vocal talents
It’s not often that students get to experience foreign countries but Kal Aden was fortunate this summer to take a trip to London. It is was all thanks to her singing talent. Aden took part in the Honors Performance Series for choir. There are also spots selected for band and orchestra. There are two programs a year, one to New York City and one abroad.