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High School

The St. Peter boys basketball team plays a home basketball game against Byron on Feb. 7, 2023.

St. Peter falls to Byron

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Saints suffer another loss at home.

High School

The Mankato Loyola boys basketball team plays a home game against T-ML-GHEC.

Loyola defeats T-ML-GHEC

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Crusaders pick up their sixth straight win.

Local

Cougars shut out Scarlets.

East races past West in cross-town match-up

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jackson Jirik
Cougars shut out Scarlets.

Local

Kato Tobacco will hand out free fentanyl testing strips for anyone to take, no matter what...

Two friends bring fentanyl test strips to business

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Maddie Paul
Kato Tobacco will hand out free fentanyl testing strips for anyone to take, no matter what substance is being used.

Local

A six-year-old girl receives the gift of an insulin pump at the Mankato Clinic

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Aaron Stuve
Rory's family says that they're grateful for the donation, and are excited to learn all there is to know about diabetes and the technology used to treat it.

Local

Vermont-based glove and glasses company, Gordini, is expanding its distribution to North Mankato

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Nick Beck
Gordini’s move will free widely-contested industrial space in the area; helping to improve the area further.

Local

Warmer weather allows city of Mankato to do needed road maintenance

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Aaron Stuve
The city of Mankato is taking advantage of the warm weather to do some much needed maintenance, and the melting-freezing cycle is keeping them busy.

Local

Visit Mankato hires new director

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KEYC Staff
Visit Mankato, the local the local destination management organization, is a business unit of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.

News

Trees being removed for hazard prevention at Minneopa State Park

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Sean Morawczynski
At Minneopa State Park, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources staff will remove 20 trees to prevent future hazards.

High School

LCWM wins over St. Clair

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:08 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Knights continue their win streak with a dominant win against St. Clair.
10 Day Forecast
10 Day Forecast

High School

West wins over Albert Lea

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:08 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Scarlets winning streak grows to four with win over Albert Lea.

Local

No Tummies Left Behind

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:18 PM CST
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By Maddie Paul
When she was only ten years old, Faribault resident Ella Bettner saw a need in her community, and took it upon herself to fulfill that need.

Local

Vine receives grants from Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:35 PM CST
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By KEYC Staff
OAA funds are administered by MNRAAA, the state-designated Area Agency on Aging in the 27 counties of southwest Minnesota.

Local

Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center expansion

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:32 PM CST
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By Nick Beck
The Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center is preparing to expand

Local

Blue Earth County Library to welcome bestselling author, Allen Eskens

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 2:43 PM CST
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By Stephanie Williams
Blue Earth County Library welcomes Minnesota author, Allen Eskens, to the library auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Minnesota

MN Dept. of Public Safety: ‘Sextortion’ is a growing issue

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 12:27 PM CST
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By Sofia Martinez
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says “Sextortion” is a growing issue in the state. The department has seen an increase in cases of criminals targeting children and teens.

Local

Lane, shoulder restrictions to begin on Hwy 169 in St. Peter

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:52 AM CST
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By Sean Morawczynski
MnDOT says daytime lane and shoulder restrictions will be in place on the South end of St. Peter as part of summer construction preparation.

News

Temporary lane closure in Mankato

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:57 AM CST
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By Michael McShane
Beginning at 8 a.m. today, a portion of Park Lane between Sibley Parkway and Woodland Avenue will be temporarily closed for electrical utility work.

Community

Local flower shops prepare for Valentine’s rush

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 8:00 PM CST
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By Aaron Stuve
: February is the season of Valentine's Day

Mavericks

MSU wins over Missouri Western State

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 11:50 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Mavericks halt a Griffons rally in the sixth inning to win.

Mavericks

Mavericks rebound with win against Sioux Falls

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 11:37 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
Malik Willingham drops 33 points in the Mavericks win against Sioux Falls.

Mavericks

Mavericks winning streak grows to five with win over Sioux Falls

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 11:30 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Mavericks winning streak grows to five games.

Local

City of Mankato warns people to stay off storm water ponds

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:53 PM CST
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By Stephanie Williams
The city of Mankato wants residents to stay of storm water ponds, and reminds people ice surfaces may not be safe.

Local

Clint Malarchuk, former NHL goalie, shared his story about life on and off the ice at MSU, Mankato

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
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By Sofia Martinez
Clint Malarchuk shared his journey as a hockey player, who lived with depression, anxiety and panic attacks.

Local

Small refunds make a big impact on families wallets this tax season

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:52 PM CST
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By Avery Joseph
Small refunds could make a big impact on families wallets this tax season. However, tax filers may be surprised to see the difference in how much they receive, families especially.

Local

Greater Mankato United Way introduces a new committee dedicated to suicide prevention

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
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By KEYC Staff
The new committee springs from a collaboration between mental health advocate Emma Benoit and Melissa Hoffner this past summer.

Local

Minnesota Nice events held in St. Peter

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:18 PM CST
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By KEYC Staff
Minnesota Nice events being held in St. Peter

Local

Fire destroys rural New Ulm house

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:13 PM CST
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By KEYC Staff
Fire destroys rural New Ulm house; no injuries reported

Minnesota

Gov. Walz (DFL-MN) makes Juneteenth state holiday; signs Crown Act

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:02 PM CST
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By Sean Morawczynski
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a bill into law making Juneteenth a state holiday. The signing of the CROWN Act, which bans discrimination in workplaces and schools based on a person’s hair, was also a part this morning’s ceremony.

News

64 years since ‘The Day the Music Died’

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:31 AM CST
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By Kamie Roesler
Hundreds from all over will head to Clear Lake this weekend to get their taste of rock ‘n’ roll.

Local

Possible city survey scam in St. Peter

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:29 AM CST
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By Michael McShane
St. Peter City Hall recently received a call from a resident about a text request he received to take part in a survey about issues important to St. Peter.

High School

Harazin scores 2000th career point, LCWM wins over Cleveland

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
Olivia Harazin scores her 2000th point in the Knights win over Cleveland.

High School

Le Sueur-Henderson wins over Loyola

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
The Giants pick up their third win of the season against the Crusaders.

Minnesota

Black license plates may be coming to Minnesota this spring

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:28 PM CST
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By Robb Coles
Governor Tim Walz is hoping a darker, simpler design will be a hit. He's recommending authorization for what's known as blackout plates.

Minnesota

Minnesota House advances bill to restore felon voting rights

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:09 PM CST
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By Ben Lewer
The “Restore the Vote” bill would allow an estimated 50,000 Minnesotans convicted of a felony, who are still on parole or probation, to cast ballots in elections.

Local

Fatal fire in Kossuth County, IA

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:39 PM CST
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By Stephanie Williams
A fire in Kossuth County, IA results in fatality

Local

The Minnesota Harm Reduction Team is giving Narcan free of charge, alongside the needed training

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:28 PM CST
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By Sofia Martinez
The Minnesota Harm Reduction Team is giving Narcan free of charge, alongside the needed training

Local

A rising drug crisis; how families can discuss the dangers

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:16 PM CST
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By Maddie Paul
Experts say now is the time to start a conversation with children about the ongoing opioid crisis and the danger of overdoses.

Local

Sacred Heart home destroyed by fire

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:45 PM CST
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By KEYC Staff
Sacred Heart home destroyed by fire Monday, no injuries reported.

News

Duluth 12-year-old girl saves family, dog from fire

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:30 AM CST
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By Hayley Raatsi
The Duluth Fire Department was called to a structure fire Wednesday night in the Duluth Heights neighborhood.

Local

My Place expansion project getting help from Children’s Museum

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:41 AM CST
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By Michael McShane
The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota chips in to help My Place fund an upcoming expansion project.

Local

Public tours at Lincoln Community Center

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:40 AM CST
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By Michael McShane
The Blue Earth County Historical Society and Mankato Area Public Schools are celebrating 100 years of Lincoln.

High School

West’s Neils signs NLI to Minnesota-Duluth

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:54 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
Ty Neils signs his NLI to play for Minnesota Duluth.

Local

A big bucket list item crossed off and a big win for a Mankato woman on Wheel of Fortune tonight!

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:19 PM CST
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By KEYC Staff
Mankato woman was featured on Wednesday's episode of Wheel of Fortune

Local

Children’s author David LaRochelle to visit the Blue Earth County Library

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:27 PM CST
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By KEYC Staff
The Blue Earth County Library System (BECLS) will welcome award-winning children’s author David LaRochelle to the Blue Earth County Library auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m.

Local

St. James man uses his talent for weaving to keep plastic out of our water systems

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:37 PM CST
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By Nick Beck
Since discovering he can achieve his goal by making mats out of plastic grocery bags, he has never looked back.

Local

Lake aquatic ecosystems likely aren’t getting enough oxygen

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:53 PM CST
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By Aaron Stuve
MN DNR says that aquatic ecosystems likely aren't getting enough oxygen

Prep Athlete of the Week

Prep Athlete: Kiewiet leading the Scarlets as regular season winds down

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:50 PM CST
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By Anfernee Patterson
Teresa Kiewiet earns Prep Athlete of the Week honors.

Local

New Ulm residents gather for peaceful rally amidst Tyre Nichols’ funeral

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
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By Maddie Paul
New Ulm group comes together to rally for change against- what they call "a broken police system" across the country"

Local

Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota to raise funds for MY Place expansion project

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:08 PM CST
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By Stephanie Williams
Throughout the month of February, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota will be helping My Place to raise money for its expansion project.
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