Mental Wellness Expo comes to Mankato

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato’s YMCA says the grant from the Otto Bremer Trust will help provide mentoring opportunities for youth and families in the Mankato area. It impacts schools, neighborhoods, workplace, and community. The Mentoring Program at the YMCA includes the Brother/Sister Program and school-based mentoring.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The New Ulm Wellness Collective is a nonprofit dedicated to the belief that “wellness” should not be a luxury available to only a few. It is fundamental to human health and happiness. As such, it should be widely accessible. The Wellness Collective service providers...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - Members of the Agriculture Industry in Southern Minnesota are asked to take a survey on the state of ag. GreenSeam and Minnesota State University, Mankato have partnered to get a better understanding of the community. Survey facilitators say anyone directly or indirectly working near the...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - January is National Blood Donation Month, and as most of us know, and officials say the beginning of the year is the most challenging time to recruit blood donors. One in seven patients that go to a hospital will need a blood transfusion, but only 3% of the public gives blood.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a community action agency helping those in need secure affordable housing, viable transportation, employment and training for employment, as well as creating educational opportunities for children. Established in 1965 under the Equal Opportunity Act, MVAC serves the people of Region Nine in Southern Minnesota.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Over the last two years, the ongoing struggle to recruit and retain teachers has worsened throughout Minnesota. A recent state report shows that the teacher-shortage has reached about every school district across the state. “We’ve been talking about the teacher shortage for decades really, and you...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Garrett Steinberg was introduced during the early days of Kato Living as a talented musician, but his talent doesn’t end there. Garrett share his knack and talent for woodworking. Tables and end tables are popular items he creates. You can see more of Garrett’s work...

A new study released by Minnesota State University, Mankato showed the university’s economic impact on the region is just shy of a $1 billion. As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a slow close, testing sites across Minnesota are planning on closing this week. KEYC News Now This Morning Forecast...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - While the lakes may not look like it now, in just a few short months the ice will give way and countless hopeful anglers will fill the open waters. Last August, Governor Tim Walz announced that Madison Lake and the greater Mankato area would play host to the 2023 Governor’s Fishing Opener, and local organizations are already hard at work preparing for a slate of events to welcome anglers once the weather warms up.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Danielle, with Gallery 512 Boutique, and Randy, with Fuel Graphics, are teaming up to help the Brown County Yellow Ribbon Program. Gallery 512 Boutique is selling ‘It’s ok not to be ok’ stickers, and all proceeds go to the Brown County Yellow Ribbon Program.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - This week’s Golden Apple Award recipient is an Art teacher from Nicollet Public School. For the Last 14 years, Nicole Lecy has been teaching art at Nicollet Public Schools. She sees students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. “In a small school, we...

A new study released by Minnesota State University, Mankato showed the university’s economic impact on the region is just shy of a $1 billion. As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a slow close, testing sites across Minnesota are planning on closing this week. KEYC News Now This Morning Forecast...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - BENCHS expects to have an uptick in need around the end of February, and are hoping to find volunteers to foster kittens and puppies when the time comes. ”We do have to take in those animals that come in from impound first. So if they go...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A new study released by Minnesota State University, Mankato showed the university’s economic impact on the region is just shy of a billion dollars. The study was commissioned by the Minnesota State system and was conducted by Parker Philips, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in economic impact analysis.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -Winter can be a difficult time for many, but it can be exceptionally difficult for our furry friends. Animal shelters and rescue organizations said that the cold winter months can be hard on animals in need of a home, and that their constant need for volunteers and resources only accelerates in the winter months.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Many area pharmacies are no longer open 24 hours a day, leaving a gap for those needing to fill their prescription. In response, the Mayo Clinic Health System has installed InstyMed machines in all their regional hospitals to access their prescriptions 24/7. These machines hold the...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The folks at Kato Living were thrilled to hear that the Bend of the River festival is coming back to Mankato in September! What’s in store? Tune in, as Jerry Braam, CEO for the big event stopped by the studio to talk all about it!

Fairmont’s Community Center has been a long developing project in the community, and the project has remained at the forefront for seven years. To help Kato Living viewers get started with decluttering, Lisa and guest-host, Sean Morawczynski, invited Amy Topp with Simply Sorted with some tips. MCHS to fill...

A new study released by Minnesota State University, Mankato showed the university’s economic impact on the region is just shy of a $1 billion. As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a slow close, testing sites across Minnesota are planning on closing this week. KEYC News Now This Morning Forecast...

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Governor Walz’ budget will include a more than $700 million general funding boost for public schools over the next two years. For area school districts, this means different things. “You know, here in St. Peter, we do have a slightly declining enrollment right now and...