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New Minnesota state flag launched in research balloon
MONTGOMERY, Minn. – Minnesota’s new state flag was recently sent into space by an engineering team from the University of Minnesota. They launched a balloon carrying the flag in Montgomery. The US and University of Minnesota flags were also attached to the balloon’s payload, which contained nano-fabricated materials....
Tourtellotte Pool to reopen
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Tourtellotte Pool is opening its doors after spending a year and a half under construction. The facility reopens Thursday, July 18 with a ribbon cutting ceremony starting at 12:30 p.m. Renovations include a new slide, a new zero-entry pool, a diving pool with three diving boards...
Public Notices - Filings for Candidacy
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy will be accepted during the regular business hours commencing on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 and closing at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Minnesota Lake City Hall, 103 Main Street N, Minnesota Lake, for an eligible person who desires to have his/her own name placed on the General Election ballot of November 5, 2024 as a candidate for one of the following positions:
Linda K. Johnson
MANKATO — A memorial service for Linda K. Johnson, age 74, will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. Johnson died Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home in Mankato, Minn. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:30-11 a.m. Monday at the church. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mitchell L. Johnson
LAKE CRYSTAL — Mitchell Lee Johnson, 44, of Lake Crystal, Minn., formerly of Welcome, Minn., passed away Friday afternoon, July 12, 2024, at his home. A celebration of life for Mitchell will be held 4-8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Welcome Legion Hall in Welcome. Mitchell was born...
Woman Tells 911 She and Husband Are Trapped in MN House Fire; Both Die
A woman called for help for her and her husband from inside their burning home southwest of the Twin Cities, but the efforts of emergency medical responders could not save their lives, officials said. The blaze broke out about 12:50 am. Sunday about 4 miles southwest of Montgomery on Jindra...
SMART to receive grant funding toward facilities in Austin, Waseca
Jul. 15—Just over $6 million in federal grant funding made available to SMART Transit and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is expected to help the southeastern Minnesota transit company take the next steps forward in two long-awaited projects at two of its locations. Announced on July 9 by the...
New Richland set for new garbage, recycling contract and updated utility fees
With the current contract set to expire next March, the New Richland City Council is preparing to put out a request for proposal for garbage and recycling services by the end of the month. City Administrator Anthony Martens said the goal is to provide ample time for companies to submit bids in advance of a November deadline, which will allow the city to get an updated contract on the books in advance of approving the 2025 budget. ...
SE Legion sweeps doubleheader from Cleveland
The Sibley East American Legion baseball team swept a doubleheader from visiting Cleveland at Walsh Field in Gaylord on Saturday, July 13. Sibley East will now face Watertown at Watertown at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20. Sibley East 3. Cleveland 1. The Sibley East American Legion baseball team defeated visiting...
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