Engineers plan to start removal of the Rapidan Dam in 2027, after it failed during major flooding last year. The process of ...

Area residents who aren’t familiar with the Mendez family by their name are certain to recognize the taste of their savory carne asada and sweet and sour margaritas. Since 2003, ...

Nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s picturesque landscape, Mankato harbors a natural wonder that’s been captivating visitors ...

Well, winter is when Minneopa Falls truly embraces its fairytale persona. The falls partially freeze, creating intricate ice ...

Nearly $700,000 in state funding is going toward projects in Rochester and Mankato. The Minnesota Department of Employment ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. flew to Mankato to spread his vision of freedom, justice and equality for all across the U.S., and the trip is the focus of a new documentary.

Tuesday evening, the Minnesota River boys hockey team traveled to Mankato’s All-Seasons Arena to face off against the Mankato East Cougars. The Bulldogs took a 2-0 lead in the first period but ...

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MANKATO — The 20th annual Soil Management ... One panel will feature a discussion of nitrates in Minnesota’s waters. In the other panel, farmers discuss troubleshooting soil health challenges.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A Mankato family was the first to welcome their baby in 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato. Drake Everett Forst was born on New Years Day at 2:50 AM, weighing 8 ...

Authorities on Thursday charged the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of hockey equipment from a high school team during a tournament in northern Minnesota. The 23-year-old ...

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A fire damages a car in North Mankato New Year’s night. Around 8:30 PM, the North Mankato Police and Fire Departments responded to a call where a car was on fire at ...