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Summer crops delayed due to flooding
LAKE CRYSTAL, Minn. (KEYC) -Fans of summer crops might be in for a bit of a wait, as this summer’s floodwaters have disrupted the growth and harvest of summer favorites like cucumbers, melons and sweet corn. Valley Veggies near Lake Crystal usually has a wide variety of vegetable available...
Despite construction, Riverfront Drive businesses host annual sidewalk sale
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Sticks and Stones is having its 20th annual sidewalk sale this week. Mankato’s Riverfront has been riddled with construction all summer. “We’ve definitely been aware of construction,” Sticks and Stones Manager Shelbi Swenson said. “Obviously the old town businesses more directly impacted then we are, being up the hill a little bit, but we still see some of that ripple effects of construction for sure.”
Morton Claims CSC Academic All-American Honors
MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State senior Sam Morton has been named to the CSC Academic All-American Third team for his efforts on the ice and in the classroom during the men's hockey season. Hailing from Lafayette, Colo., Morton put together a 3.79 GPA as an undergraduate majoring in psychology. As...
3rd Annual Local Foods Week is July 22-28
MANKATO, MN – July 22-28 is Local Foods Week in Region Nine. During the week of July 22, visit one of the participating restaurants to enjoy delicious food and celebrate the partnerships between Region Nine’s farmers and restaurants. Support local businesses and farmers, and learn the stories behind your food!
CLA Announces Career Advancements in Mankato
Mankato, MN (July 15, 2024) — CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including one in Mankato. The advancements are effective July 1. With more than 130 locations, CLA serves clients of all sizes, providing advice...
Mankato Community Awaits Eagerly for Tourtellotte Swimming Pool Grand Re-Opening on July 18
Mark your calendars for a splash of excitement this week. The beloved Tourtellotte Swimming Pool is set for its grand re-opening this Thursday, July 18 at 12:30 p.m., and the community is buzzing with anticipation. After extensive renovations, locals are eager to see the improvements and beat the summer heat with a refreshing plunge. Details of the event indicate that the reopening celebration is set to be a significant community occasion,as reported by the City of Mankato, Minnesota Government.
New Ulm Night Out Next Week
New Ulm Night Out is Thursday, July 25, 5:30pm-8:30pm in German Park. Games, Entertainment, Schells Hobo Band, lots of food options and more! New Ulm Police Chief Dave Borchert and New Ulm Park and Recreation Program Supervisor Liz Malloy say there is something for everyone.
Three Wisconsin Residents Report Strange Object In The Sky
Things sure are getting spooky out there! Over the past few years, talk of UFO sightings has amped up. No one gets a strange look anymore when they mention they may have seen one floating about in the sky. In fact, in Minnesota last year alone, there were nearly fifty...
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
Celebration of Ag highlights how Minnesota’s agriculture industry has grown
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic had everything on lockdown...and farmers across the region were wondering what they could do to bring some excitement into the community. “It was hard,” said Sam Ziegler. “Everybody was down, and it was...what can we do to think about how...
Biden campaign slams Trump/Vance on abortion issue
MILWAUKEE — The Biden/Harris campaign used the backdrop of the Republican National Convention to highlight the abortion issue. A morning news conference Wednesday featured a trio of speakers including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar from Texas. Providing a real-world experience that reflected views on the abortion debate was reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski of Austin, Texas who shared her ordeal with a life-threatening failed pregnancy. “In the...
Could traditionally blue Minnesota be within Trump's reach?
MINNEAPOLIS — Last weekend, a presidential race like no other dipped further into the improbable, with the survival of former President Donald Trump from an assassin's bullet by just millimeters.Trump's defiant response to the assassination attempt, captured in unforgettable images, has even Trump critics calling it one of the defining moments of the 2024 campaign."That is kind of political rocket fuel. And so I think you're seeing a consolidation of the Republican Party much faster than I think people anticipated," said Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst.Polls have been showing more and more states, including traditionally blue Minnesota, within Trump's reach."I...
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