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Area farmers take inventory following floods
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -Pat Duncanson has been farming corn and soybeans by Mapleton for more than thirty years, and this season is one he’d rather forget. “That in itself pretty much eliminates the chance for a profit this year,” Duncanson said. Farmers have been tired of the water...
Loggers fight rain, get win to end season’s 1st half as division champs
It took a bit longer than normal, being the rainy weather wasn’t very cooperative, but the La Crosse Loggers baseball team pulled out an 8-2 win over Mankato at Copeland Park on Tuesday. The top of the order did most of the damage, led by Gable Mitchell who was...
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.
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.
Mankato Area Community Band concert moves locations
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato Area Community Band concert scheduled for Tuesday evening has changed locations. The Mankato Area Community Band will perform their patriotic concert at the Recital Hall at Minnesota State University Mankato. The concert is still scheduled for 7:30 PM. Concerts are free and open to...
Health care ‘implosion’ threatens Greater Minnesota
My mother dreamed of helicopters falling from the sky. In one crash, my uncle died. In another, her children. Again and again, the low thrum of helicopters tore her world apart. These fitful dreams remain mom’s only memories from the month after she suffered a life-threatening stroke on Nov. 19, 2022. That night, just before […] The post Health care ‘implosion’ threatens Greater Minnesota appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Warm, clear Wednesday in Twin Cities, but Fourth of July forecast calls for rain
MINNEAPOLIS — The clouds will clear out and warmer air will move in on Wednesday in the Twin Cities.It will be dry and slightly humid, with a high around 85.Unfortunately for any planned outdoor celebrations, the Fourth of July forecast is much wetter. An area of low pressure will spead showers and storms across the southern half of the state. That system will move in from the southwest starting in the morning before pulling up and peppering the Twin Cities with showers in the afternoon. Then, another cluster arrives later in the evening, bringing stronger storms to the metro, southeastern Minnesota and western Wiscosnin.Keep an eye out for changes to any fireworks shows.Periods of heavy rain will continue into Friday, though there should be some dry time later in the day. Temperatures will drop to the 70s to end the work week.The weekend should bring more dry time, though Saturday could get wet. Highs will rebound to the 80s and stay there into the start of next week.
Soaking Rain Possible in Minnesota on 4th of July
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall are expected for the 4th of July into Friday. Most areas are expected to see 1-2" of rain but locally higher amounts of 3-4" are possible. Isolated severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon along with a few tornadoes.
Minnesota Motorist Cited After Being Caught Going 106MPH
Hear that barking sound? Yup, that's the dog days of summer calling out to Minnesotans to enjoy the weather. Summer also means more knuckleheads out on area roads some on two wheels, others on four wheels. Recently a motorist in Chisago County was cited for reaching speeds of more than 100mph.
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