Mankato, MN

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MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -Mankato United played host to Sioux Falls City Friday for the team’s home opener. United drops the contest by a final of 2-0.

Mankato United drops home opener to Sioux Falls City

Slightly cooler temperatures and less humidity will lead us into the weekend ahead of more rain chances on Saturday. After collecting data from last year’s pilot project featuring Kato Go Play and River Valley Ride, city officials now have a completed version of the service. Meteorologist Shawn Cable's Wednesday...

Man fatally injured in Renville County barn accident

Slightly cooler temperatures and less humidity will lead us into the weekend ahead of more rain chances on Saturday. Meteorologist Shawn Cable's Wednesday 6pm Weathercast. After a pleasant day Thursday, a few scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday and Saturday. Get your running routine started. Updated: 20 hours ago. If you...

Mankato updates summer bus route service

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The City of Mankato is seeking the public’s input on a park name for the Community Open Public Space, 20330 Old Highway 66. Classified as a nature park area, features include access to fishing, a regional trail and a walking trail. The Community Open Public...

City of Mankato seeks public opinion on new park name

New Ulm, MN

NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) - Republican Congressman Brad Finstad says his family is safe after a fire broke out at his New Ulm home. New Ulm Fire Department responded to the fire around 3:45 p.m., Wednesday, and contained the fire within a basement bedroom. Fire officials say there was heavy...

Rep. Brad Finstad says family is safe following fire at New Ulm home Wednesday

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The New Ulm Cathedral Greyhounds softball team lost in the Class A state quarterfinals to Moose Lake/Willow River 7-2 Thursday evening at Caswell Park. The Greyhounds won 10-0 against Menahga in the consolation semifinals. They will play Randolph in the consolation championship Friday at Caswell Park....

Cathedral falls in state quarterfinals, will play in consolation championship

Faribault, MN

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Paradise Community Theater (PCT) in Faribault has something to celebrate about, as it hits its 35-year anniversary. In honor of this, the theater is putting on a show to mark the occasion. The theater, previously known as Faribault Area Community Theater, is celebrating its 35th season...

Paradise Community Theater in Faribault celebrates 35 years

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - North Mankato has voted to submit a bonding bid to the legislature for upgrades to Caswell Park for the third time. Aaron Stuve has more with where the project currently stands and why the city is hopeful that this time the bid will be successful. After...

Bonding request for Caswell Park’s upgrades

Public safety leaders as for public’s help to curb 911 misdials. A rise in 911 misdials is having a huge impact on public safety resources and now state oficials want to look at ways to fix the issue. KEYC News Now This Morning Forecast Update 6-7-2023. Updated: 8 hours...

Fire crews called to second fire at Angie’s BOOMCHIKAPOP Plant

NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) - A busy Wednesday for the New Ulm Fire Department after they respond to three fires. The first was to a fire in a basement bedroom of a home at 15844 Oakwood Heights Road just after 3:45 PM. The fire was under control in 20 minutes but firefighters were on scene for about an hour and a half. No injuries were reported. The fire was contained to the bedroom but there was heavy smoke damage to the basement and minor smoke damage to the main floor. New Ulm Fire was assisted by Hanska Fire and the Sheriff’s Office. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

New Ulm Fire Department responds to 3 calls in span of 5 hours

Winona, MN

Watonwan County, MN

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Typical summertime weather is in the forecast as we head into the weekend. Plenty of sunshine with scattered showers and t-storms possible. The Blue Earth County Historical Society is hosting tours of the School Sisters of Notre Dame campus this weekend. Habitat for Humanity launches ‘Age in Place’ program...

Inver Grove Heights woman killed in Watonwan County crash

Maverick Insider: MSU's Meyer talks recruiting at state softball (Part I) Plus, Meyer discusses the room for improvement with Title IX. With the St. Peter Farmers Market opening day coming up, vendor Sharon Cink joins Kelsey and Lisa to talk about what she has to offer. What’s all the hype...

KEYC News Now This Morning Forecast Update 6-9-2023

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Last Thursday, KEYC News Now celebrated the 20th year of Songs on the Lawn. Today, KEYC will be highlighting the people and organizations that make this event so special. KEYC News Now’s Sofia Martinez joined the noon newscast live from Mankato Civic Center Plaza.

LIVE: Songs on the Lawn returns for 2nd round

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A Mankato man was sentenced to one year in Blue Earth County jail after pleading guilty to charges related to a fatal ATV crash in August of last year. The incident happened on a river embankment near Eleanor Street in South Bend Township on Aug. 14, 2022.

Mankato man sentenced to one year in jail for 2022 fatal ATV crash

Scattered t-storms are possible Saturday, with sunny and cooler weather in the the forecast for Sunday. U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether colleges can consider race in admissions process. Updated: 14 hours ago. The President of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter says the college is watching the decision closely.

Adam Fravel charged with murder of Madeline Kingsbury

Cooler temperatures will stick around following a weak cold front before more showers, thunderstorms return Friday. After a few isolated t-storms Wednesday morning, the next few days will be mostly dry, cooler and less hazy. T-storms will return late Friday and Saturday. Mankato YMCA Day of Giving sees success. Updated:...

Public safety leaders as for public’s help to curb 911 misdials

North Mankato has voted to submit a bonding bid to the legislature for upgrades to Caswell Park for the third time. Senator Tina Smith aims to increase access to mental health assistance by reintroducing a bill that will help children in schools. Fire crews called to second fire at Angie’s...

Meteorologist Shawn Cable's Wednesday 6pm Weathercast

Minnesota State

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS) will be closed to observe Juneteenth. In a release, MAPS announced that all district offices and schools will be closed on Mon., June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This closure will also impact summer school, extended school year (ESY),...

MAPS announces closure for Juneteenth observance

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Blue Earth County Historical Society is hosting tours of the School Sisters of Notre Dame campus this weekend. The Our Lady of Good Counsel campus was built in 1912, and has been the home to the school sisters ever since. In March of last year...

School Sisters of Notre Dame to host tours

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The Mankato East softball team squared off against Chisago Lakes for the Class AAA title Friday. East wins by a final of 11-0. Cougars secure the Class AAA title with a dominant win.

East caps off magical season with state title

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The Mankato East softball team competed in the first day of the Class AAA state tournament Thursday. East won in the quarterfinals against Rocori by a score of 10-0 in five innings to advance to the semifinals. In the semifinals, the Cougars topped Cretin-Derham Hall 7-6...

East takes care of business, advances to Class AAA title game

Le Sueur, MN

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The Le Sueur-Henderson softball team competed in the Class AA state tournament Thursday. LSH tops Pequot Lakes in the quarterfinals before falling to DGF in the semifinals. LSH will play for third place Friday at 2:00 against St. Agnes.

LSH advances to third place game after day one of state softball

FARIBAULT, Minn. (KEYC) - Patsy Cline fans will soon have something to sing about. A tribute to Patsy Cline at The Paradise Center for the Arts will be held on Sat., June 24, in Faribault. According to a release, the 90-minute stage performance by Joyann Parker and her band will...

Patsy Cline tribute to be held in Faribault

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Habitat for Humanity is launching a new program for older adults to provide accessibility and safety modifications within their homes. “Yeah, I think it’s really important older adults are kind of the Bedrock of our community, right? You know, they’re babysitters. They’re the volunteers in our community. And so, you know, I think it’s really critical that we support this demographic especially as it grows in size,” said Wiersma.

Habitat for Humanity launches ‘Age in Place’ program

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Portion of Belgrade Avenue in North Mankato closed Friday

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A portion of Belgrade Avenue will be closed for a...

Portion of Belgrade Avenue in North Mankato closed Friday

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