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Mankato Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Ty'Sheana Ayler on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges
In a routine traffic stop turned drug bust, Mankato Department of Public Safety agents, alongside the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force, apprehended Ty'Sheana Teresa Mae Ayler on May 14th. According to official reports, Ayler, who has a rap sheet that includes prior narcotic and robbery convictions, was caught with an array of illegal substances and a firearm.
Mankato Residents Escape Unharmed as Firefighters Extinguish Basement Blaze on James Avenue
Flames engulfed a basement in Mankato's quiet residential stretch Tuesday afternoon, with the city's Department of Public Safety racing to the scene after panicked calls from residents. At 748 James Avenue, two occupants detected the acrid scent of smoke billowing from their basement, their quick thinking in alerting authorities may have saved lives. As reported on the department's official Facebook page, the blaze broke out at 12:34 p.m., prompting an immediate evacuation of the duplex apartment, all occupants made it out unharmed before firefighters arrived to confront the inferno.
Three vehicle crash on Highway 169
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A DNR officer’s truck was rear ended by an SUV and pushed into a sports car on Tuesday around 11 a.m, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Officer Corey Paul Wiebush of St. Paul, 55, was conducting a traffic stop on Yabsir Bisrat Suga of Mankato, 19, when Andrew John Seitzer of St. Peter, 45, rear ended Wibush’s 2019 Ford F150 with his 2020 Ford Escape and lunged Wiebush’s truck into Suga’s 2003 Toyota Celica.
City of Mankato Seeks Dedicated Technicians to Maintain Public Spaces; Applications Open Through May 28
The City of Mankato is on the hunt for Public Works Operations Technicians A to maintain the city's sparkle. With duties that encompass a broad stroke of tasks from grooming parks to fixing potholes, the city looks to bolster its workforce. Applications are now open until May 28, as per the city's recent Facebook post.
Army will present Purple Heart to Minnesota veteran 73 years after he was wounded in Korean War
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — After 73 years and a long fight with the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat was set to finally get his Purple Heart medal on Friday. The Army notified Earl Meyer, 96, of St. Peter, last month that it had granted him a Purple Heart, which honors service members wounded or killed in combat. Meyer, who still has shrapnel in his thigh that continues to cause him occasional pain, was scheduled to receive it in a ceremony at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. An Army review board had rejected Meyer’s application several times due to a lack of paperwork, but it reversed course after a campaign by his three daughters and attorney. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota also intervened on his behalf along with the service’s top noncommissioned officer, the sergeant major of the Army. A federal judge ordered the review board to take another look. Meyer’s case showcases the challenges for wounded veterans to get medals they’ve earned when the fog of war, the absence of records and the passage of time make it challenging to produce proof.
North Mankato police seeking help identifying shoplifting suspects
North Mankato police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects in a shoplifting case. The thefts occurred at the Kwik Trip on Commerce Dr. Anyone with information about the suspects should contact North Mankato Police at (507) 514-6417. Note: Due to website issues, the photo of...
Olson Auto abruptly closes Courtland location
Olson Auto in Courtland has closed its doors. Owner Justin Olson confirmed the closure to SMN. He said the business closed Tuesday, but declined to give a reason. Olson said the employees were all offered employment. “Yeah, we offered everybody employment,” he told SMN. “Some people live too far away,...
UPDATE: missing Mankato teen found safe
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - UPDATE: The 13 year old Mankato Police were asking for help in locating has been found and is safe. The Mankato Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teen. Sanyla Stacey Alexia Smiley, 13, who goes by “Nyla”...
Mankato Hails Young Artists at City Council for Arbor Day Poster Contest Triumphs
The City of Mankato has crowned the champions of creativity and environmental stewardship, saluting a group of young artists for their Arbor Day-inspired works. During the City Council meeting yesterday, the honored participants of the Mankato Arbor Day Poster Contest were bestowed with certificates and City packs, commending their contributions to raising awareness about the importance of trees.
A new mental health resource for families
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - To mark national Mental Health Month, two organizations are teaming up to offer an online Greater Mankato Mental Health Hub. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State University, Mankato made the announcement. The webpage is intended to...
Cleveland Classic Car and Motorcycle Show revs up
The city of Cleveland was transported back to a simpler time, as a halcyon scene of vintage vehicles from days gone by filled up the parking spaces on Broadway Street Friday night. The nostalgic view of old Cadillacs, Mustangs and Camaros stationed along Cleveland’s downtown signaled the start of Cleveland’s Classic Car and Motorcycle Roll-In. The first of Cleveland’s monthly May to September roll-ins drew vehicle enthusiasts from all around Le Sueur County and beyond to the small town, eager to show off their prized...
Fire damages duplex utility room
Mankato Public Safety responded to a duplex fire yesterday afternoon at 748 James Ave. Occupants of the duplex called 911 when they smelled smoke coming from the basement. Everyone inside the building was able to exit without any injuries. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which was contained to the basement utility...
New water treatment plant to begin construction in Mankato
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Planning began on upgrading Mankato’s water treatment facility back in 2017. The plant is responsible for cleaning water for Mankato as well as seven surrounding towns. It was built in the 1950s. But after more than 70 years of continuous use, its age is showing.
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