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Dam store could be coming to Mankato
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Rapidan Dam Store might be moving into the old Wagon Wheel Cafe which has been empty for a few years now. David Hruska submitted a conditional use permit request, reviewed by the Mankato Planning Commission on July 24. “And so in evaluating every conditional use...
Landmark Dam Store, which was lost to flooding river, will reopen in Mankato
A landmark store and restaurant that was lost to a failing dam last month in southern Minnesota will move into another local dining landmark, at least temporarily. David Hruska, who with his sister Jenny Barnes operated the Dam Store next to the Rapidan Dam, said they hope to be in the Wagon Wheel space at 609 S. Front St. in Mankato by the end of August.
Summer festival spotlight: Kolacky Days
Minnesota Now is continuing our summer festival spotlight series by heading south of the Twin Cities to the town of Montgomery in Le Sueur County. This week marks the 90th anniversary of the town’s weeklong festival, Kolacky Days. Montgomery has a strong Czech background and Kolackys are a Czech pastry that is served at the festival. Looking at the list of events, it seems like they have combined five festivals into one.
17th annual Blues on Belgrade Saturday
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Business on Belgrade will host their 15th annual Blues on Belgrade this weekend. The free event will feature live music from local and national bands, along with art vendors and food from Belgrade restaurants. The Blues on Belgrade stage will be located at the intersection...
The latest buzz: St. Peter to allow beekeeping next year
Like flies stuck in honey, proposals to permit beekeeping within St. Peter haven't flown far in years past. In 2017, the St. Peter City Council rejected a proposal to allow residents to keep bees in city limits, and in 2021, a similar ordinance met the same fate. But on Monday, July 22, the St. Peter City Council changed its tune on the issue. On a 5-2 majority, with Mayor Shanon Nowell and Councilor Ben Ranft casting dissenting votes, the City Council passed a new ordinance...
Mankato Transit System begins bus stop improvements
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Beginning Thursday, Mankato Transit System will begin bus stop improvements at 34 stops, according to the city of Mankato. This work is part of a multi-year Bus Stop Improvement Project to improve accessibility for fixed route transit stops. Riders may experience temporary alterations and construction work...
Historic Janesville Walk preserves the town’s history
JANESVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - Janesville is the oldest town in Waseca County. Established in 1856, it carries memories almost two hundred years old - which is why its current residents decided to put together a history walk to tell its story. The move was spearheaded by Diana Summers - but...
Le Sueur seeks state funds for wastewater improvements, N. 4th Street project
In a bid for funding from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, the Le Sueur City Council adopted a new wastewater facility plan Monday, combining a proposed $1.5 million in improvements to the facility’s data control system with existing plans to replace sanitary sewer utilities on North Fourth Street and Cathcart. In a presentation to the City Council, Senior Project Engineer Mike Saunders of water engineering consulting firm AE2S said the city’s wastewater collections control system (SCADA) was becoming obsolete. The system, which utilizes programmable logic...
Radio Mankato Newscast July 25, 2024
North Mankato PD Release Names of Victim and Suspect in Homicide Case. Rural Mainstream Index Down for 11th Month in a Row. Former Mayor of Winnebago and Son Agree to Plea Deals in Marijuana Case. Convention Rules Committee Sets Timeline for Nominees. MN DOT Asks for Public Insight on Passenger...
Waseca County board hears about regional transportation needs
Though the Minnesota Legislature has invested a growing amount of money into road improvements, projections suggest it won’t be enough to stem further decline in the quality of southwest Minnesota roads, according to staff from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners heard a broad overview of the state of the region’s road network courtesy of officials from MnDOT’s District 7, which covers 13 counties across southwest Minnesota and is headquartered in Mankato, by far the largest city in the district. ...
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