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COMFREY, Minn. (KEYC) - Comfrey was one of the hardest hit communities in the path of a tornado. Today, residents marked the anniversary. ”25 years ago, when the siren did go off, I couldn’t believe we’d have a tornado.”. On March 29, 1998, a massive tornado hit the...

Community of Comfrey reflects on tornado 25 years later

On March 29th, 1998 an EF3 tornado ripped through St. Peter and an F-4 struck Comfrey. City of St. Peter creates task force to address childcare needs. Monday night, St. Peter’s city council passed a resolution to dedicate resources towards helping local childcare. Senators push for bipartisan ‘Fallen Heroes’...

Livingstone, Hirose ink pro deals

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - There are 37 million Americans living with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. People with diabetes also have more than twice the average medical costs. VINE Faith in Action...

VINE to offer free program for people with diabetes

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato West Scarlets adapted bowling team is seeking another trip to the state tournament this season. Today, they competed against Princeton. The Scarlets had a few players qualify for state last year. Two of them being Keegan Addink and Chloe Marks.. Marks and head coach Rebecca Zenk is excited about the opportunity to build off of last season’s accomplishments.

West begins journey to another state tournament appearance

North Mankato, MN

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The City of North Mankato has changed its annual spring pick-up to holding the event to every other year. This year, the pick-up will occur both in the spring and fall, but in spring of 2024, a drop-off, instead of a pick-up, will be hosted by North Mankato.

North Mankato makes changes to annual clean-up

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The City of Mankato has had their street sweepers out for the last couple of weeks. the city of North Mankato pulled theirs out Monday. but what exactly are they picking up?. “The street sweeping is more about a lot of other contaminants and solids that...

Street sweepers encounter heavy debris after months of snow

City of St. Peter creates task force to address childcare needs. Monday night, St. Peter’s city council passed a resolution to dedicate resources towards helping local childcare. Senators push for bipartisan ‘Fallen Heroes’ bill. Updated: 20 hours ago. The bill would expand access to federal support for...

Meteorologist Shawn Cable's Wednesday Forecast

Minnesota State

Saint Peter, MN

ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - Wednesday marks exactly 25 years since a powerful tornado tore through the southern Minnesota towns of Comfrey and St. Peter. In St Peter, the sirens sounded shortly after 5 pm. And the storm hit just before 5:30pm. The tornadoes caused a lot of damage to the towns, many injuries, and took the lives of two people.

Storms of 1998: 25 years later

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - On this week’s edition of Maverick Insider, Sports Director Rob Clark sits down with longtime head coach of the Minnesota State softball program Lori Meyer. The two breakdown the softball season thus far, as well as relive the historic moments of the program in honor...

Maverick Insider: Deep diving into the softball realm with Lori “Legend” Meyer

Wisconsin State

Wednesday marks exactly 25 years since a powerful tornado tore through the southern Minnesota towns of Comfrey and St. Peter. Community of Comfrey reflects on tornado 25 years later. Updated: 6 hours ago. On March 29, 1998, a massive tornado hit the town of Comfrey. It was so destructive that...

Wisconsin hires Mike Hastings, ending 11-year tenure with Minnesota State

New Ulm, MN

Kato Living heads to New Ulm! This weekend is the grand opening for Sweet Haven Tonics. A portion of North Fourth Street between East Spring and Elm Streets will temporarily close. Estherville authorities warn of police warrant scam. Updated: 18 hours ago. The Estherville P.D. says that scam callers are...

Meteorologist Shawn Cable's Tuesday Weather

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -A variety of local solar power projects are getting off the ground. Some large-scale solar panel projects have been developing in the past few months, and local experts say that it’s likely a result of new efficient and more powerful technology making solar power both more viable and accessible.

Local industries move to solar power

Iowa State

A powerful spring storm system will bring thunderstorms with heavy rain Thursday night and Friday, followed by heavy snow and strong wind late Friday and Friday night. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect Friday afternoon and Friday night. 4+ inches of wet, heavy snow is possible. Strong wind gusts could create blizzard conditions, especially while snow is falling.

Heavy rain and t-storms will be followed by wind and heavy snow

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Bethany Lutheran Vikings baseball team won 10-0 against Martin Luther Tuesday evening at home. The Vikings are back in action Friday at home for their weekend series against Minnesota Morris. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.

Bethany rebounds with a big win against Martin Luther

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Back in 2012, the Minnesota State Athletic Department brought in Mike Hastings to take over head coaching duties for the Maverick men’s hockey team. On Thursday, the three-time national coach of the year says goodbye to MSU as he accepts a head coaching gig with the Big 10′s Wisconsin Badgers.

Next steps for MSU men’s hockey following Hastings’ departure

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The Minnesota State softball team opened up the NSIC schedule against CSP Tuesday. MSU drops the first game of the doubleheader by a final of 8-5 to the Golden Bears. The Mavericks bounced back with a win in game two by a final of 5-4. MSU is...

MSU softball drops NSIC opener to CSP

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Local flower shops prepare for Valentine’s rush

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...

Local flower shops prepare for Valentine’s rush

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