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Council moving forward on west water tower

The State of Minnesota awarded Waseca a $1,000,000 bond to begin work related to the West Water Tower. The State of Minnesota also awarded an $8,900,000 bond to continue work related to Inflow and Infiltration and reconstruction of the Nelson Lift Station on 13th Avenue northwest. The council will convene at 6 p.m. the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Waseca City Council Chambers to review the election returns, verify the results, and formally declare the candidates elected to municipal offices.

Waseca, MN · 3d

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Voter turnout spiked in Minnesota communities linked to hyperscale data centers

Running for City Council in Farmington this year, Ben Blomgren said voters asked him about data centers more than anything else. “This was the issue that everyone wanted to talk about,” he said. “When I went door to door, it was about the data center.”. Blomgren had a...

Farmington, MN · 2d
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Arlington reviews electric rates, advances $4.8 million bond issue for substation project

The Arlington City Council took several steps toward a major overhaul of the city’s electric system during its Nov. 2 meeting, including reviewing proposed electric rate increases, authorizing the issuance of nearly $4.8 million in electric revenue bonds, and approving additional work tied to the new substation project. The...

Arlington, MN · 2d

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County Board encourage courthouse security scanning

During their Nov. 3 meeting, members of the Waseca County Board directed county department heads to investigate the staffing and procedures that will be needed to begin consistent security screening of people entering the county courthouse starting the first week of 2027. Grant funds awarded to the county more than...

Waseca County, MN · 3d

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Ground breaks on microgreen facility in Mankato

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Another addition to the area’s industrial agriculture sector, ground broke Tuesday on a 63-thousand square-foot indoor growing facility that will make Mankato the Midwest hub for microgreens. Microgreens are small veggies harvested just a few weeks after planting, and have become increasingly popular in higher-end...

Mankato, MN · 4d

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3 Minnesota Cities Now Ranked Among The Midwest's 10 Best Places To Live

Minnesota had more cities in the top 10 than any other state in a new ranking of the Midwest’s 10 best places to live. See which three made the list, where they ranked, and what makes each one stand out.

Minnesota · 6d

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Planning Underway on Recreational Trail from Jackson to Fairmont

(Jackson, MN)--Plans are being developed for a recreational trail from Jackson to Fairmont. Minnesota. Luke Ewald with the Jackson County Trails committee says they were awarded a planning grant earlier this year from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Ewald says work on the plan should be completed in the next month or two.

Fairmont, MN · 4d

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Fairmont City Council Works on Solution for City’s Tree Dump

(Fairmont) The Fairmont City Council is working to address ongoing overcrowding and maintenance problems at the city’s tree dump. Public Works Director Matthew York says crews maintain the site two to three times a week, but the lack of weekend staffing has contributed to access problems. Having employees on site both Saturday and Sunday could cost between 12-hundred and 24-hundred dollars. Council members discussed adding Saturday staffing and scheduling a work session to develop a long-term solution, including the possibility of burning accumulated debris. In other business, the council declared buildings at 112 and 114 West Fourth Street hazardous and ordered them repaired or demolished. The council also approved a transmission line easement with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, and they directed the $14,000 payment for the easement to be put toward improvements at Bull Head Park.

Fairmont, MN · 4d

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Minnesota Man Guilty in YouTube Animal Cruelty Case

A federal jury in Minnesota has convicted a man for producing what prosecutors described as sadistic videos of animal cruelty.

Minnesota · 4d

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Gov. Walz authorizes disaster assistance after flooding in southern Minnesota

(ABC 6 News) – Gov. Tim Walz authorized state disaster assistance Wednesday for four counties in southern Minnesota after historic September flooding. The aid will support Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties after intense rainfall caused flooding, mudslides, road closures and damage to homes and property. The governor said he was grateful to the emergency […]

Minnesota · 4d

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New Richland is ‘out of the crisis’ after September floods

After about 700 square miles of south and southeastern Minnesota was flooded with 6 inches or more of rain in 24 hours, senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Rep. Brad Finstad, asked President Donald Trump and his administration to approve the state of Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. Gov. Tim Walz’s request for disaster assistance for the period of Sept. 18-20 covers Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca Counties. New Richland, a city of 1,200, was flooded with about 9 inches of rain, which forced evacuations during the Sept. 19 flood. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners had declared a state of emergency after the flood. “In the city of New Richland alone, more than three-quarters of homes are damaged and residents of a skilled nursing facility were evacuated and unable to return to the facility,” the Democrats and Republican wrote in a letter to Trump on Nov. 3. “This storm event has been assessed as at least as destructive as the July 2026 mega-rain that many of these communities experienced and were recovering from just months prior.” Minnesota Realtors and the REALTORS Relief Foundation announced in October that a $70,000 grant was available

New Richland, MN · 4d

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MN has a rich polka history. Families and communities are finding ways to keep it alive

ListenMinnesota Now - Minnesota has a rich polka history. Families and communities are finding ways to keep it alive. New Ulm in southern Minnesota is known as the polka capital of the nation. The history of polka in Minnesota stretches back more than a century to the Polish, Czech and German immigrants who brought with them the music and dance they loved.

Minnesota · 4d

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Saint Peter High School awards diploma to late Frederick Brenke for service in Vietnam

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - 59 years after dying in Vietnam, Frederick Brenke was awarded a diploma from Saint Peter High School for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Brenke is one of the first Minnesota veterans to receive a diploma under a new law that...

St Peter, MN · 3d

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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Minnesota

(Martin County) Martin County health officials are encouraging residents to check their vaccination status as measles cases continue to rise across Minnesota. The state has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including an outbreak of 63 cases in Fillmore and Todd counties since mid-September. No cases have been reported in Martin County or surrounding counties. The M-M-R vaccination rate in Martin County currently stands at 75 percent, well below the 95 percent rate health officials would like to see. Officials say flu, COVID and R-S-V activity is beginning to increase as respiratory illness season gets underway. People are being encouraged to talk with their medical providers about vaccinations, particularly those who may have missed a recommended dose. Faribault-Martin County Public Health offers vaccination services, including assistance for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Martin County, MN · 4d

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Local school districts in statutory operating debt share improvements

Dodge County, MN · 3d

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Twin Rivers Arts Festival returns to Mankato Nov. 28-29

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Twin Rivers Arts Festival returns to the Mankato Civic Center ballroom on Nov. 28 and 29, bringing artists, authors and musicians together for the event’s 25th year. Admission is free. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to...

Mankato, MN · 4d

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Mankato city manager shares updates on bridges, leaf pickup and 2027 budget

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Two newly opened bridges, fall leaf collection and the city’s proposed 2027 budget were among the topics Mankato City Manager Susan Arntz discussed with Lisa Kaye on In the Spotlight. Arntz also shared information about grants for redevelopment and community events, a transportation study and...

Mankato, MN · 4d

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Community Events in Fairmont and Martin County Area

(Martin County) Several community events and activities are coming up across the Fairmont and Martin County area. The American Red Cross has announced several upcoming blood drives, including November 30th at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont, December 7th at the Regional Worship Center in Sherburn, and December 18th and 30th at the American Legion Hall in Fairmont. Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Turkey Bingo events are also planned, with Dunnell hosting November 13th at 7 p.m. at the Community Hall, followed by the Sherburn Legion on November 20th at 7 p.m. Other upcoming events include a CREST Lunch and Learn November 18th at First Lutheran Church in Trimont. Reservations are requested by calling 507-235-3833. The Ceylon Fire Department will host a Build a Burger Night November 21st from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lake Belt Bar and Grill, which will also feature line dancing that evening. And finally, the Trimont Fire Department and Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center will host Ham Bingo December 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center. Proceeds will benefit the Trimont Food Shelf.

Martin County, MN · 5d

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Applicants sought for 3rd District bench

The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of Judge Karen R. Duncan. This seat will be chambered in Faribault in Rice County. The application process is now open for this vacancy. The commission is searching...

Minnesota · 5d

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Eden Prairie Couple's $15 Million Fraud Trial Continues Without Top Defendant

Eden Prairie, MN · 4d