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Elderly man dies in two vehicle crash
COTTONWOOD COUNTY, Minn. (KEYC) - A truck and SUV collided in Amboy Township resulting in one fatality around 10 a.m. Monday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Jerry Lee Evers of Comfrey, 81, was westbound on Highway 30 when his 2007 Chevrolet Silverado crashed into a southbound 2022 Nissan Rogue driven by Scott Bruce Burdorf of Mintevideo, 54, on Highway 71.
Golden Apple: LCWM’s Rob Satterness
LAKE CRYSTAL, Minn. (KEYC) - Rob Satterness, a biology teacher at Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School, almost went into medicine before he decided to go into teaching instead. “What really interested me even more than the medicine and the science of it was the people,” he said. And...
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...
Investigation underway in Mapleton after teen stabs another
MAPLETON, Minn. (KEYC) - A 13-year-old boy was reportedly stabbed by a 16-year-old boy in Mapleton on Monday around 6:45 p.m. Mapleton police officers responded to a call on the 300 block of S.E. Fifth Avenue. Upon arrival and investigation, law enforcement determined that the two boys were acquaintances and that the suspect was likely inside the victim’s house.
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...
Student-run organization stages photos in support of Palestinian students
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Salem Abuatiya came to Mankato for school last August. He was here when the war between Israel and Hamas started in October. For Abuatiya, this conflict is something he’s known his entire life. “It’s very easy to lose anyone anytime,” said Abuatiya. “One moment, you...
Update: Teen found safe
Update: Mankato Public Safety says the girl has been found and is safe. Mankato police are seeking information on a missing 13-year-old girl. Sanyla Stacey Alexia Smiley, who goes by “Nyla,” was reported as a runaway by her family on May 10 after she didn’t return home from school.
Rain chances return Wednesday, pleasant temps to stick around
Dry conditions will come to an end as isolated to scattered rain chances return Wednesday as pleasant temperatures stick around. Before rain moves in by Wednesday, we will spend today with pleasant conditions. We are looking at plentiful sunshine despite some haze above our heads to to lingering wildfire smoke. The good news is, air quality here at the surface should remain good to moderate. This means only those who are extra sensitive to smoke/wildfire smoke should limit their time outside. Those that aren’t extra sensitive can go about their day as normal. This afternoon will be beautiful with a light breeze up to 15 mph and highs hovering in the mid-70s. Tonight will become partly cloudy as temperatures dip into the upper-40s and low-50s by Wednesday morning.
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.
Tattoo artist's journey from prison to proud business owner and family man
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Local artist Donny Cruz shares his life experiences from growing up on the streets to becoming a tattoo artist and business owner. Along the way he’s giving his kids the childhood he didn’t have.
Mayo Clinic Bed Tower expansion is complete
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - After over two years of construction, Mayo Clinic Health System celebrated the grand opening of its new expansions at its Marsh Street location. The $155 million added three new floors and now offers 121 more beds and many technological improvements, including an all-new Family Birth Center with seven delivery rooms and 12 post-partum rooms.
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