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MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A North Mankato woman who was injured in an ATV crash near South Bend Township on Sunday has died, according to authorities. 32-year-old Karissa Beth Bode died at the hospital Monday evening. The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a crash on the...

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - You may notice your local news looking a little different starting Tuesday. KEYC News Now has begun a studio renovation project. This has caused us to relocate our news studio to a different part of the building while the studio is completely remodeled. The temporary...

The Cougars aim to build on last year’s six win season. It’s almost time for students at Mankato Area Public Schools to return to the classroom, and as back-to-school shoppers prepare for the new year. Janesville community rallies around Bense family. Updated: 16 hours ago. The town of...

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - North Mankato police is investigating a possible overdose death which occurred last night. Authorities responded to a house in lower North Mankato around 11 p.m. Monday. Upon arrival, first responders performed CPR and administered NARCAN on an unresponsive 22-year-old Mankato man, whose identity is being...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Survey results are in on whether the public thinks Rapidan Dam should be removed or repaired. The dam is over 110-years-old, and it needs major improvements to prevent failure. Blue Earth County officials said leaving it as-is poses a significant liability. The county proposed two options...

The town of Janesville is coming together to take some weight off the shoulders of a family who recently lost their daughter in a presumed drowning. This Sunday, Aug. 21, will be the first National Fentanyl Poisoning and Prevention Day. North Mankato holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new splash pad. Updated:...

The Cougars aim to build on last year’s six win season. It’s almost time for students at Mankato Area Public Schools to return to the classroom, and as back-to-school shoppers prepare for the new year. Janesville community rallies around Bense family. Updated: 3 hours ago. The town of...

JANESVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - On Friday, July 22, a Janesville family lost their 8-year-old daughter, Willow Bense, who went missing while swimming on the Minnesota River in Mankato. Since then, family, friends, school officials, and businesses around the area have come together to support the family. Jessica Milbret has led...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Some businesses in Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties looking to develop or redevelop their properties can now apply for financial assistance. $1.9 million has been allocated to Greater Mankato Growth through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Main Street Economic Revitalization Program. Businesses...

The Tigers’ success dates back to 1970 when Grady Rostberg assumed the head coaching job and garnered three state titles, two with his son, Andy, at quarterback. Fast-forward to now, and it’s Andy carrying on the tradition of winning. Mankato West returns to field after undefeated 2021 with...

The Tigers’ success dates back to 1970 when Grady Rostberg assumed the head coaching job and garnered three state titles, two with his son, Andy, at quarterback. Fast-forward to now, and it’s Andy carrying on the tradition of winning. Mankato West returns to field after undefeated 2021 with...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - An evening of Bingo takes place Wednesday, all for a good cause. Blingo Bingo, the all-new fundraiser event will take place at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato. The evening will be filled with glamorous bingo to honor women with cancer and cancer survivors, all proceeds will benefit the Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato Marathon is extending support to its nonprofit beneficiaries in celebration of National Nonprofit Day Wednesday. Anyone who registers to run in the marathon, or any other race held on October 14th and 15th, will have 10% of their registration fees benefit the Mankato Marathon Charities Program.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - If you spend enough time with the Mankato West football team you’ll often hear three words preached: success breeds success, which is the philosophy the team is using to carry them from last year’s Class AAAAA championship into a new season with big shoes to fill.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - With the fall high school sports season right around the corner, KEYC News Now makes a stop at the Cougars’ headquarters to see how the Mankato East football team is gearing up for the 2022 season. “It’s interesting, we’ve never lost 27 seniors before, so...

The Cougars aim to build on last year’s six win season. It’s almost time for students at Mankato Area Public Schools to return to the classroom, and as back-to-school shoppers prepare for the new year. Janesville community rallies around Bense family. Updated: 5 hours ago. The town of...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - It’s almost time for students at Mankato Area Public Schools to return to the classroom, and as back-to-school shoppers prepare for the new year, many are having to dig deeper into their pockets. “Back-to-school shopping has really become a major spending event. It’s on par...

The Tigers’ success dates back to 1970 when Grady Rostberg assumed the head coaching job and garnered three state titles, two with his son, Andy, at quarterback. Fast-forward to now, and it’s Andy carrying on the tradition of winning. Mankato West returns to field after undefeated 2021 with...

MAPLETON, Minn. (KEYC) - The fall sports season is finally here, and the defending Section 2AA football champs are wasting no time getting started with a midnight practice to gear up for the 2022 campaign. We checked in with the Maple River Eagles as the team sets out to defend their title.

Mankato West returns to field after undefeated 2021 with new arm Bart McAninch. If you spend enough time with the Mankato West football team you’ll often hear three words preached: success breeds success, which is the philosophy the team is using to carry them from last year’s Class AAAAA championship into a new season with big shoes to fill.