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LAKE CRYSTAL, Minn. (KEYC) - The recreation center will include indoor playground equipment for children, and exercise equipment for adults both contribute to the Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center’s upcoming expansion. “This is something that we’ve talked about for a few years, something that’s been on our on our...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Beginning at 8 a.m. today, a portion of Park Lane between Sibley Parkway and Woodland Avenue will be temporarily closed for electrical utility work. The closure is expected to reopen later in the week, weather permitting.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - At Minneopa State Park, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources staff will remove 20 trees to prevent future hazards. Seventeen ash trees have been marked for removal as part of this effort. The DNR said it’s a preventative measure against Emerald Ash Borer. The agency says...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato West Scarlets girls basketball team won 64-28 against Albert Lea Monday night. The Scarlets are back in action Tuesday at Faribault.

ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - Lane restrictions on Highway 169 in St. Peter are set to begin next week. MnDOT says daytime lane and shoulder restrictions will be in place on the South end of St. Peter as part of summer construction preparation. Starting next Monday, Feb. 13, alternating north...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (MNRAAA) has awarded VINE Faith in Action three grants, totaling $285,287. The awards are funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). “The MNRAAA grants help make it possible for...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State softball team halted a late rally by Missouri Western Saturday night to win 7-6. The Mavericks will travel to Emporia, Kansas next Friday to play in the Emporia State Softball Classic Friday and Saturday.

FARIBAULT, Minn. (KEYC) - When she was only 10 years old, a Fairbault elementary student started a local charity to help students, with insufficient funds, pay for school meals. 11-year-old Ella Bettner continues to donate thousands of dollars to local school districts, proving that you can start making a difference...

LAKE CRYSTAL, Minn. (KEYC) - The Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Knights girls basketball team won 79-37 against St. Clair Monday night. Senior Lauren Cooper finished as the leading scorer with 23 points. Guards Olivia Harazin and Katelin Flack finished with 17 and 15 points. Cooper is 10 points away from her...

Lane, shoulder restrictions to begin on Hwy 169 in St. Peter. MnDOT says daytime lane and shoulder restrictions will be in place on the South end of St. Peter as part of summer construction preparation. Temporary lane closure in Mankato. Updated: 12 hours ago. Beginning at 8 a.m. today, a...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Blue Earth County Library System (BECLS) is thrilled to welcome beloved Minnesota author, Allen Eskens, back to the Blue Earth County Library auditorium on Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m. Allen will discuss his path to becoming a bestselling author, as well as his approach...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -Less than two weeks remain until Valentine’s Day, and local florists are gearing up for what they say is by far their busiest day of the year. Florists said that they needed to order their flower displays back in December, and that flowers are proving to get harder to find the closer we get the holiday.