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A Waseca man is facing first-degree drug sale charges after a tip from a confidential informant last December led to a drug sale, in which the informant was able to buy 32.2 grams of meth. Martin David Knoll, 60, was charged in Waseca County District Court on Sept. 17, with the charge relating to a drug sale completed on Dec. 14, 2023. That day, police say their informant was able to buy $450 worth of meth from Knoll at his residence. According to the charging document, the informant purchased the meth while wearing a covert recording device, then met with agents with the South Central Drug Investigation Unit, confirming Knoll’s identity and that he had purchased the bag from him.

Claims that Walz has "stolen valor" extends beyond his military career and into his coaching history.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The gas station known for milk, glazers, gas and more announced the addition of a new fuel offering. A news release from the company on Sept. 30 announced the Kwik Charge program, saying that it’s “coming to a strategic number of its stores across the Midwest.” The program will provide direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) to guests traveling in electric vehicles in the region.

JESS BECK | Go Venue Magazine I don’t often drive this far for a show these days, but when you hear that powerhouses Lita Ford and Foreigner are playing together, you get your ass in the car and make the drive, ok? And Saturday, September 28th 2024, I drove myself all the way down to the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center (which from here on out will be referred to as ‘Mayo’ because that’s a lot to type) and witnessed the rock legends themselves put on a kick ass show that will undoubtedly be the talk of Mankato for at least a while for those that attended. For those not familiar with the venue, as I was not, this venue also doubles (as I’m finding out many venues do) as a hockey ring. My first experience with this was up in Duluth, MN at Amsoil Arena when I covered Dropkick Murphys, but I guess this is just something that happens up North, and I’m gonna roll with it! The lighting was spectacular, the sound was incredible, and the performance was amazing. Lita Ford confidently took the stage to shouts from the audience, who were undoubtedly excited to see the legend perform from her catalogue. She certainly dominated the stage, dressed in this amazing white leather jumpsuit complete with tassels, and she completely held the audience captive. I wished they would’ve kept the original start time of 7pm, because I feel like there might have been more people in their seats to see her, but she put on a great set nonetheless. She dug deep into her storied history and broke out gems like “Gotta Let Go,” “The Bitch is Back,” and of course, “Kiss Me Deadly,” to round out the evening. Lita can still get down though, and she made sure to play side by side with her bandmates, as well as graced us with several solo moments as the waived and smiled at the crowd. Since this was only a two band bill, Foreigner was up next, and these dudes put on one hell of a show! They need to do side beside performances with REO Speedwagon to see who puts on a better show for musicians in that age bracket, because both acts still play like they’re only in their early 20s yet. Veteran vocalist Kelly Hansen rushed on stage and eagerly began belting out “Double Vision” as though he was singing it for the first time. One of the best-selling bands of all time, they might be the first band I’ve caught this year that didn’t have any original members on stage. Yes, Mick Jones is still the leader of the band, but the majority of his work these days is behind the stage for health reasons. But this iteration of the group has been together for at least a decade, and they all have that rock grit that Foreigner fans love to see. Special shout out to the Mankato High School Choir for getting to do “I Want to Know what Love Is” with Foreigner at the end of the show! I hope that the moment you had there is something you will keep with you for a long time! Foreigner also played such hits as “Head Games,” “Cold As Ice,” and “Juke Box Hero.” If you’ve got time to catch Foreigner on their Farewell Tour, I’d recommend doing it as soon as you can! Special shout out to the Shriner’s organization for collecting donations to help families in need. As a former Shriner’s Kid myself, it’s nice to see that the group is in good hands. As always, keep being excellent to each other, keep wearing deodorant, and we’ll see ya at the next show!

Legions clad in lederhosen took to the Nicollet County Fairgrounds over the weekend for St. Peter's favorite Bavarian bash. Over Friday and Saturday, St. Peter's two-day Oktoberfest celebration saw record crowds as community members came out to enjoy seasonal brews and rock out to classic 80's tunes. Rows of kegs were emptied at what the St. Peter Ambassadors deemed the most attended event in the group's history, beating out showings for not only past Oktoberfests but other Ambassadors-sponsored events like Blues Fest and the St....

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Tuesday night, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance will take the stage for their one and only Vice Presidential debate. It will be an opportunity to get to know the candidates for who they are, and may inform many Americans’ decisions ahead of November 5th.

Effective Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 8:00 AM until further notice, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and fire chiefs have issued BURNING RESTRICTIONS for all of Brown County. NO OPEN BURNING OF CRP LAND AND/OR DITCHES OR BRUSH PILES IS PERMITTED. The National Weather Service has advised of elevated...

The Willkommen Committee recently visited Alliance Bank to celebrate their new regional president Jason Wohlers. Jason is in charge of the southern region, and he is looking forward to the new challenges that this position will bring. Having worked at Alliance Bank for 26 years, it’s not surprising that he says it’s a great place to work and a lot of fun. He started at the New Ulm branch at 22 years old thinking that he would eventually transfer and go back to Rochester, but he liked New Ulm so much that he never left. He lives in here with his wife and three kids, and he likes to stay very involved in the community. Jason volunteers with the New Ulm Convention and Visitors Bureau Committee, the MLC Golf Classic Foundation Board, the Hub Club, the NUMC Foundation Board, and the NUSE Hockey Board. Alliance Bank has other branches in Madelia, Hanska, Lake City, and St. Paul. At the New Ulm branch, they house all of the operations, such as loans, finance, preparation, and customer service.

The Madelia Area is centrally located for success. Being two hours from two major metros, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Sioux Falls, businesses benefit from low logistics management, quick deliveries, and immediate shipments. Whether your business makes and ships poultry, boutique clothing and accessories, or floral arrangements, customers will appreciate receiving their goods faster than your competitors.

The undefeated No.7 undefeated Mavericks moved to 5-0 after a 33-20 victory against Concordia-St.Paul Saturday. In the first quarter, the ball moved slowly. It was low-action and smashmouth football. CSP opened the game with an 11-play drive that took six minutes off the clock. It ended on a 29-yard field goal to allow the Golden Bears to take their first, and only lead at 3-0.

In the photo: Annette Olson, Jensen Buick; Kelly Wendt, Mariah Koester, Kristin Nilson, Lauren Diggs, Chad Strei, Ben Patterson, Mike Portner, Patterson’s Diamond Center; Crystal Johnson, New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce; Bridget Whitney, Bank Midwest. The Willkommen Committee recently visited Patterson’s Diamond Center to celebrate their 75th anniversary...

Many college students face financial difficulties as tuition and the general cost of living continue to rise. Students already go through the hoops and hurdles of financial aid. One core piece of this financial aid is through scholarships. Many of these scholarships are dished out to top performers in the classroom and the communities, and for two MSU students, that hard work has just paid off.

Recently Ann Vote, 41, visited a New Ulm bookstore with her 12-year-old daughter, Ella. This is the kind of moment Vote dreamed about 14 years ago when she struggled with infertility. She had problems getting pregnant and suffered several miscarriages. Vote said infertility causes a particular kind of grief and...

Minnesota State University's athletic department has entered a three-year partnership with UNRL, a sports apparel brand founded by MSU alum Michael E. Jordan. UNRL will become the exclusive supplier of athletic leisurewear for Maverick Athletics, enhancing brand visibility and alignment with a recognized name in sports apparel. Jordan, who began UNRL in his mother's basement, was celebrated as ACG Minnesota's 2024 Boldest Leader of the Year for his innovative impact on the industry. This partnership promises exclusive apparel collections for student-athletes and a strong promotional presence across campus facilities.

On Saturday, the River Falls Wildcats earned a 2-0 win over the Worthington Trojans. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats. While River Falls won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The final score came out to 25-15, 25-22. Leading...

It’s finally October which means Homecoming has finally arrived on campus. For those new to MSU’s Homecoming week, strap in because this week, it’s all about celebrating Maverick pride and traditions with the MSU community. To begin the highly anticipated week of the year, the Homecoming Kick-Off...

MANKATO, Minn. - The Bethany Lutheran men's soccer team Saturday hosted UW-Superior and fell to the Yellowjackets by a score of 2-0. With the loss the Vikings fall to 3-5-2 overall and 2-1-1 in the conference while UWS moves to 5-2-2 overall and 4-0-0 in the UMAC. The Yellowjackets posted...

Kristin Johnson, author of Pickles and Paradise, a humorous pickleball poetry book, shows Jackson and Nataliya how to play pickleball.

Minnesota State has offered different transportation possibilities for their students, including Bird Scooters, free-of-charge-with-MavCard city buses and Maverick Shuttles. Starting this semester, MSU added its first all-electric Maverick Shuttle to the transportation options. The Federal Carbon Reduction Program Act contributed $95,000 to purchase a new 12-passenger electrical vehicle (EV). Student...

MANKATO, Minn. - The Bethany Lutheran volleyball team hosted a pair of contests this weekend and fell to North Central 3-0 on Friday before a 3-0 defeat at the hands of No. 12 Northwestern on Saturday. With the results the Vikings fall to 7-9 overall on the year and 0-3 in the UMAC.