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MAPS renovating schools to have more secure entrances
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Parents in Mankato Area Public Schools are familiar with the process of visiting their children’s schools. They might drop their children off at one door, then head to the next one to check in, and it’s a process that could vary from school to school.
This Is Now The Most Expensive Home For Sale In Minnesota
Zillow's most recent data says there are 15,950 homes currently for sale in Minnesota and the average Minnesota home value is $340,688. The most expensive home in the state costs nearly 40 times more than that. This Minnesota mansion is perfect, but it is probably out of reach for most...
Minnesota businesses invited to the Netherlands and Ireland; Walz to lead
ST PAUL, Minn — Governor Tim Walz and state economic leaders are inviting Minnesota businesses to join them on a trip to Europe in the fall. The governor and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) are organizing a trade mission to the Netherlands and Ireland in November.
Four Different Water Emergencies in Three Days Across Minnesota Lead to Three Deaths & Airlifted Child
Undated (KROC-AM News)- Three people are dead and a child is in the hospital following four separate water emergencies in three days across Minnesota. First responders across the state were dispatched to four different water emergencies between Friday and Sunday. Two were reported in or near the Twin Cities metro...
Central MN Town Ball Report
CENTRAL MINNESOTA TOWN BALL REPORT Completing my thirteenth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature...
Torrential rains lead to near-average runoff forecast for Missouri River basin
(Omaha) -- Torrential rains in parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota have led to a near-average runoff forecast in 2024 for the Missouri River Basin. That was the message from U.S. Army Corps of Engineer officials during its monthly update Thursday. Since the last monthly update, heavy rainfall led to severe flooding in parts of northwest Iowa and minor to moderate flooding along the downstream Missouri River. For June, corps officials say runoff above Sioux City was 6.6 million acre-feet, or 119% of average and 2.6 million acre-feet higher than the forecast. Thus, Ryan Larsen Corps Engineer Adam Larsen says the 2024 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City has increased to 24.6 million acre-feet, or 96% of average.
Two dead after Minnesota house fire
MONTGOMERY, Minn. – Two people died after they were trapped in their burning home near Montgomery southwest of the Twin Cities. According to the Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office, Roman and Betty Jindra, ages 76 and 73, were in their home when it caught fire early Sunday morning. Betty Jindra called 911 to report that they were trapped.
New Ulm man pleads guilty in child solicitation case
(ABC 6 News)- A New Ulm man accused of attempting to solicit a child has pleaded guilty to one felony charge. On Monday July 15, 57-year-old Roger Myron Yarger pleaded guilty in Freeborn County Court to one felony charge of engaging in electric communication relating to or describing sexual conduct with a child.
Mankato Police and Fire Department Welcomes Four New Community Service Officers to Enhance Non-Emergency Responses
The Mankato Police and Fire Department is expanding its team with the addition of four new Community Service Officers (CSOs) to strengthen its non-emergency response capacity. According to a recent Facebook announcement, Shelby Whittet, Ifrah Garad, Will Meyer, and Ashton Goettlicher have joined the force, bringing with them a blend of enthusiasm and commitment that is set to benefit the community through various supportive roles.
80s Christian Pop Star Coming To Minnesota This Fall
PRIOR LAKE (WJON News) -- An Award-winning contemporary Christian music star is coming to Minnesota. 6-time Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant will take the stage at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake on October 12th. In addition to her 6 Grammys, Grant has 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood...
$1 Billion in Uncashed Tax Rebate Checks to be Reissued to Eligible Minnesota Residents
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reissuing 128,000 uncashed tax rebate checks from 2021, now valid for two more years, as part of a $1 billion program aimed at supporting residents who meet income and filing criteria, with checks up to $780 per eligible individual. Minnesota Residents: How to Claim Your Reissued $1,300 Tax Rebate […]
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