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Bruins defeat Green Isle; Fall to Plato to snap winning streak
BROWNTON – The Bruins extended their winning streak to six consecutive wins on Thursday, June 26. Brownton’s last loss came against Green Isle on June 9, when the Irish won in a route 15-0 on June 9. Bruins Starting pitcher Ryan Grams threw a complete game to avenge...
Brewers CRVL winning streak snapped by Waconia
GAYLORD – The Glencoe Brewers fell to the Gaylord Islanders in a non-league tune up game on Wednesday, June 26. The Brewers took a brief early lead in the top of the second inning. With runners on first and third Oray Tangen (wait that’s me!) hit an RBI fielders choice to center field scoring Dylen Terlinden, and giving the Brewers a 1-0 lead.
Famous Face Showing Up at Golf Course in Southeast Minnesota
Rumor is that a famous face might be showing up in July in Southeast Minnesota! If you happen to love golf, you might be one of the lucky ones to see him in person. Actually, I know it is possible because tickets are still available!. Famous Face Showing Up in...
Owatonna competes in New Ulm Junior Upper Midwest Classic
VFW and Legion baseball is a great way for up and coming high school players to get experience during the summer and a good way to see what’s to come for area teams. For Owatonna, it seems the future is bright. The Owatonna VFW mix team (9th and 10th grade) played the best of the best in the New Ulm Junior Upper Midwest Classic over the weekend. While Owatonna ended...
Good Sam will close nursing home, assisted living on Monday, Aug. 26
The Good Samaritan Society nursing home and Fairview Assisted Living facility in Arlington is closing on Monday, Aug. 26. Residents/families and employees at both places were given the news during a meeting on Wednesday afternoon, June 26. Good Samaritan Society – — Arlington has experienced persistent and increasing challenges finding...
Russian trans man who fled to Minnesota reunited, remarried to his husband
ListenRussian trans man who fled to Minnesota reunited, remarried to his husband. Wedding bells were ringing last week in Minneapolis for Erik and Ivan Beda. The couple remarried at The Bell of Two Friends sculpture at Nicollet Island on Tuesday. It marked the end of an eventful Pride month for the two.
Mayo Clinic touts advancements in hip, knee replacement to keep seniors active
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The summer weather inspires people of all ages to head outside and play sports. For seniors, pickleball has become a popular option, partly because the court is small enough that players don’t need to move very far to hit the ball. But, according to Mayo...
Mankato firework display moved to Friday, July 5
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Due to the potential for severe weather and rainfall in the area, Thursday’s Red, Hot & Boom fireworks display in Mankato has been rescheduled to Friday, July 5. Fireworks will begin around 10 p.m. and will be viewable from the Minnesota State University Athletic Fields...
Radio Mankato Newscast July 3, 2024
MN Gov. Tim Walz Visits Rapidan Dam with State and County Officials. New Junior Member of American Angus Association from Mapleton. Gov. Walz Issues Executive Order Outlining Responsibilities of New State Agencies. US Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar Press Postal Service on Delivery of Mail-In Ballots. Gov. Walz Signs...
Le Sueur police chief exemplifies the American Dream
A SEAT AT THE TABLE The Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board is the government entity that sets regulations for training and licensing police officers. Gimenez Stier became a member in 2020, just after the murder of George Floyd, when Gov. Tim Walz expanded its oversight function and increased its membership from two to 17 people. It gave her a seat at the table during the most heated debates and significant decision-making that led to police reforms in Minnesota. In addition to expanding officer eligibility to legal residents, the board can now revoke the license of an officer...
Thunder of Drums next Tuesday
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Next week, Kiwanis Thunder of Drums will be hosting its 32nd annual drum and bugle corps competition. The Thunder of Drums competition will take place next Tuesday, July 9th at Blakeslee Stadium on Minnesota State University, Mankato’s campus. The pre-show begins 6:45 p.m., the competition will follow.
Madelia sees relief as floodwaters drop; park still under water
MADELIA Minn. (KEYC) - Slowly on its way to recovery, Madelia is beginning the cleanup process throughout the city. Multiple businesses and residents were affected by the flooding last week. Even the city’s lift station was out of service for a week. It is now up and running. ”The...
Mankato Police Join Forces in Statewide Speed Enforcement Drive to Curb Traffic Fatalities on Minnesota Roads
In a statewide push to curb the speed-induced peril on Minnesota roads, Mankato Police Officers are banding together with other law enforcement agencies for an extra speed enforcement campaign. This safety initiative, designed to bring down the fatalities on the road, is in full throttle until September 2, according to a post by the Mankato Police and Fire departments.
Superintendent’s clever retirement tactic saves Lester Prairie Schools thousands
The Lester Prairie School Board unanimously approved its 2024-25 preliminary budget during its meeting June 27. The district’s projected revenues for the 2024-25 school year are expected to be about $7,407,383, a decrease of around $324,415 from last year’s figure of $7,731,798. Its expenditures are projected to be...
At least 130 homes damaged in Waterville floods... and counting
WATERVILLE, Minn. — More than a week after the community of Waterville shattered it's previous highwater mark by more than two feet, the level of flooding throughout town is still higher than anything anyone has ever seen. "We were told this house would never flood," said Amanda Sheridan, with...
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