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Riverfront Drive in Mankato reopen Friday
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Riverfront Drive in Mankato will reopen Friday. The street has been closed for two weeks to allow for stripping and re-painting of the girders under the Veterans Memorial Bridge. MnDOT expects this closure to be the last for the project, but doesn’t completely rule it out....
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Entrance ramp from South Riverfront Drive to Hwy 169 southbound to close Thursday
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the entrance ramp from South Riverfront Drive to southbound Hwy 169 will be closed for the majority of the day on Thursday. The closure comes as crews will conduct bridge maintenance. Drivers can expect the ramp to be closed...
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Update on Proposed Rails-to-Trails Project Presented to Sherburn City Council
SHERBURN — The Sherburn City Council heard an update Tuesday on a proposed Rails-to-Trails project connecting communities in Martin and Jackson counties. The project could include about 67 miles of former railroad corridor, including a proposed 12-mile section from Jackson to Sherburn. Organizers say potential trail uses could include walking, biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. A community survey is planned for Sherburn residents, along with a bus tour of the communities on September 29 and a public meeting September 30 at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center. Officials emphasized the project would not involve eminent domain or taking farmland, and they say it would not require a tax increase. The council also reviewed building reports for the theater and community building, City Hall and the liquor store. Repairs at the three locations could total about 100-thousand dollars. The reports will be posted on the city website. The council approved a new city shop address at 380 Front Street and approved a roughly 47-thousand-500-dollar quote for a new public works truck. A decision on the Main Street sewer lining project was tabled until the next meeting.
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MnDOT Invites the Public to Tour the Renovated and Expanded Blue Earth Station on Tuesday, Sept 22nd
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is inviting the public to tour its newly renovated and expanded Blue Earth Truck Station. An open house will be held Tuesday, September 22nd, from 3-6pm at 205 Fairgrounds Road in Blue Earth. The $4.3 million project renovated the exiting facility and added nearly 5,900...
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Palmer Bus Services reports rising diesel costs add to expenses for school buses and their districts
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC)- Palmer Bus Service is dealing with an increase in expenses this back-to-school season as the price of diesel is continuing to rise. Coming out of the Labor Day weekend AAA reported the average price of diesel was at an average of $5.77per gallon across the country.
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Hiniker Parkway reconstruction complete; ready to aid Highway 169 business access
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Reconstruction work on the new Hiniker Parkway in Mankato is now complete, providing a crucial alternative route to local businesses ahead of next year’s major Highway 169 reconstruction project. In addition to the parkway, crews expanded the project to upgrade the Hiniker Pond parking lot...
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AAA reports record gas and diesel prices heading into Labor Day weekend
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - AAA is reporting record high average gas and diesel prices across the United States going into the Labor Day weekend. Across the United States, the average price of diesel is $5.73 per gallon. In Mankato, AAA reports that average price is closer to $5.83 per gallon.
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Roundabout at Highways 212 and 15 near Brownton Nearing Completion
BROWNTON, Minn. – Construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Highways 212 and 15 near Brownton is nearly complete, and the detour is expected to be removed by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Traffic has been detoured while crews built the...
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Lane closure at N. Riverfront Drive and 3rd Avenue begins Sept. 9
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A lane closure at the intersection of N. Riverfront Drive and 3rd Avenue is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 a.m. The restriction is needed for crews to complete concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, and roadway paving work associated with an ongoing construction project.
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Plans for Potential Rail-to-Trail Connection Moving Forward
Plans for a potential rail-to-trail connection between Jackson and Fairmont are moving forward, although the project is still in its early stages. The Martin County Economic Development Authority heard an update Monday from Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services representative Luke Ewald. The project began with a parks and trails master plan in Jackson, and a 2023 MnDOT grant helped expand the vision toward Fairmont. Planners are considering a multi-phase trail. Ewald said the rail line from Jackson to Sherburn has not been used for some time and could potentially be the first phase. The section from Welcome to Fairmont remains active, so alternate routes may need to be considered. Community visits and an Action Plan Summit are scheduled for September 29th and 30th, followed by planning team meetings in October and November. A project and concept plan is expected to be completed after those discussions.
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City of Mankato Launches Leading Pedestrian Interval Pilot
The City of Mankato is piloting Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) at 14 signalized intersections to help make pedestrians more visible and crossing the street safer. The pilot locations were selected to prioritize areas with high pedestrian activity, including schools and downtown, and represent approximately 25% of the City’s signalized intersections.
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Riverfront Drive closure in Mankato begins Sept. 8 for Veterans Memorial Bridge project
Riverfront Drive under the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Mankato will close Sept. 8 for about two to three weeks, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The closure is necessary as crews complete the removal of the existing paint system and paint steel girders on the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Riverfront...