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MANKATO (TEC News) - Minnesota's Adopt a Highway program continues its story of success.The volunteer-run program, which ...
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. (TEC News) - Pets have become a hot commodity for many, but in the process of purchasing, Protecting Paws A...
MANKATO (TEC News) - Road crews will be working on Highway 60/169 and motorists are advised to be cautious. From S. Riverfron...
MANKATO (TEC News) - As the Mankato area moves into the summer months, it's important for area residents to be prepared f...
MANKATO (TEC News) - Signal and ramp work will start today for a section of Highway 14. At the North Victory Drive interchang...
OKLAHOMA (TEC News) - More tornadoes ripped through cities in Oklahoma this weekend killing more residents. At least 10 peopl...
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (TEC News) - It was released early this morning that there are no deaths in the Washington bridge collaps...
MANKATO (TEC News) - MnDOT officials met with the public yesterday for an information meeting concerning the new roundabouts ...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (TEC News) — An awareness week was created to alert the public about tree pests. Governor Dayton procla...
MOORE, Okla. (TEC News) - The death toll has risen to 51 in the Moore, Oklahoma area after an EF-4 tornado ripped apart the O...
MANKATO (TEC News) - Motorists are advised of immediate traffic regulations put in place. MnDOT spokesperson, Rebecca Arndt u...
COURTLAND (TEC News) - There may be delays on Highway 14 in Courtland starting today. MnDOT crews will begin a sidewalk proje...
NORTH CAROLINA (TEC News) - A 72-year-old Newport man was charged in the accidental death of a Mankato Marine. Lou Cacal face...
MANKATO (TEC News) - The city of Mankato is looking for volunteers to plant trees. In honor of Arbor Month, tree planting wil...
MANKATO -April 29, 2013 - (TEC News) - The city of Mankato announced over the weekend that there will be water restrictions. ...
MANKATO -April 29, 2013 - (TEC News) - The newly built public safety center has earned an award. The front street establishme...
MANKATO (TEC News) - Blue Earth County is alerting the public about properly disposing of hazardous household products. The f...
BROWN COUNTY -April 16, 2013 - (TEC News) - MnDOT announced a change in road ownership yesterday. Highway 258 to Comfrey was ...
MANKATO (TEC News) – The U.S. Highway 14 Partnership recently sent a letter to the legislative committees responsible f...
MANKATO (TEC News) -- The U.S. Highway 14 Partnership met with Gov. Dayton and MnDOT Commissioner Charlie Zelle Tuesday to di...
MANKATO (TEC News) – The MSU Maverick men’s hockey team have announced their conference schedule for next year. I...
MANKATO (TEC News) – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recognized Mankato’s wastewater treatment plant for i...
MANKATO (TEC News) - It was a windy Monday across south central Minnesota. Here are some of the peak wind gusts reported to t...
NORTH MANKATO (TEC News) - According to Mn DOT officials, state roads across both Brown and Sibley Counties are starting to c...
MANKATO (TEC News) – Planning ahead is an important step in ice safety according to Mankato Deputy Fire Director Jeff B...
MANKATO (TEC News) -The Mankato Kiwanis say that over 100,000 people in 30,000 cars saw the Holiday lights this season in Sib...
by Eric PerrineNews Interneric.perrine@mnsu.eduMANKATO (TEC News) -- A merger has been made between the Region Nine Renewable...
Eric Perrineeric.perrine@mnsu.eduNews InternCurrently affecting an estimated 3 million Americans, glaucoma is one sight-threa...
MANKATO (TEC News)-- The U.S. Highway 14 Partnership held its annul meeting Monday in Owatonna to discuss the group's 201...
MANKATO (TEC News) – Blue Earth County is the last government body to join Greater Mankato Growth. GMG Executive Direct...
MANKATO (TEC News) – Xcel Energy’s Wilmarth Generating Station in Mankato, is given credit for burning tons of wa...
by Rebekah ZensMANKATO - (KMKO) - About 6 dogs have been found by area veterinary clinics. Animal officials said being proact...
by Randall HarderMANKATO (KMKO) – The manager of All Seasons Arena has presented the Blue Earth County Board with a pla...
MANKATO November 14, 2012 (KMKO) – Winter driving is coming…whether we want it or not. The Mankato Department of...
MANKATO-November 8, 2012-(KMKO)-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources hasinformed the cities of Mankato and North Man...
MANKATO-November 7, 2012-(KMKO)-MnDOT has completed the safety features that alert distracted drivers on Highway 14 from Nico...
MANAKTO-October 31, 2012-(KMKO)--A road project estimated above $471,000 is set to begin Nov. 5. The Minnesota Department...
BLUE EARTH-October 29, 2012-(KMKO)--An open house will be held for Blue Earth and the surrounding area to talk about the reco...
MANKATO-October 18, 2012-(KMKO)-The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has announced new federal grants to support traffic...
MANKATO-October 18, 2012-(KMKO)-Drivers trying to shorten their trip to the new stretch of Highway 14 near North Mankato are ...
MANKATO-October 17, 2012-(KMKO)-Crews have started replacing signs along roads in the Mankato area. They will replace and add...
EAGLE LAKE-October 12, 2012-(KMKO)-Fire crews from several departments battled a wildfire yesterday in eastern Blue Earth Cou...
NORTH MANKATO-October 1, 2012-(KMKO)-The first phase of the Highway 14 project in North Mankato is just about complete. The d...
MANKATO-September 26, 2012-(KMKO)-The first roundabout opens today in Mankato. The roundabout is located at Stadium Road and ...
MANKATO-September 24, 2012—(KMKO)—Simulated emergency testing will be conducted October 6th for amateur radio ope...
MANKATO-September 18, 2012-(KMKO)-Motorists will encounter delays and closures when crews begin constructing a truck accelera...
MANKATO-September 17, 2012-(KMKO)-Motorists can once again travel Highway 258 in Brown County. The road opened up this mornin...
MANKATO-September 13, 2012-(KMKO)-Minnesota pork production will be on the agenda at the next meeting of the Mankato Lions Cl...
MANKATO September 10, 2012 (KMKO) – The Mankato City Council has approved new landscaping regulations.Shade trees that ...
MANKATO-September 11, 2012-(KMKO)-Expect significant delays on Highway 14 east of Mankato tonight and tomorrow night as inter...
ST. PETER-September 11, 2012-(KMKO)-One of the foremost experts on the chemistry of mercury from an oceanographic and environ...
MANKATO-September 11, 2012-(KMKO)-Traveling on Minnesota roads can be dangerous this time of year, as farmers are busy with l...
MANKATO-September 10, 2012-(KMKO)-Motorists can expect significant delays on Highway 14 east of Mankato overnight tomorrow an...
MANKATO September 7, 2012 (KMKO) – Attention developers. The city of Mankato may change the way you can landscape.The c...
MANKATO September 7, 2012 (KMKO) – Those who live in the Pohl Road neighborhood don’t want the speed limit increa...
MANKATO-September 6, 2012-(KMKO)-Roads and intersections are busier now that school is underway and the Mankato Department of...
MANKATO September 5, 2012 (KMKO) – The city of Mankato is considering changing the way you recycle.The city of Mankato ...
MANKATO-August 29, 2012-(KMKO)-The Blue Earth County Board met for a work session yesterday and covered several topics. The c...
MANKATO-August 28, 2012-(KMKO)- Blue Earth County Road 17 is now open to traffic between Carver Road and County Road 86. The ...
MANKATO-August 27, 2012-(KMKO)-MnDOT has announced that additional work is necessary on the Highway 109 project from Winnebag...
MANKATO-August 27, 2012-(KMKO)-The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging is sharing some tips to caregivers on caring for thos...
ST. PAUL-August 23, 2012-(KMKO)-We may not live in northern Minnesota, but Mankato area hunters and trappers still have a cha...
MANKATO-August 23, 2012-(KMKO)-Mankato fire officials are reminding residents to follow a few basic fire safety tips. Many su...
MANKATO-August 20, 2012-(KMKO)-As part of the County Road 12 extension project, the Blue Earth County Highway Department will...
MANKATO-August 16, 2012-(KMKO)-As part of the County Road 12 extension project, the Blue Earth County Highway Department will...
MANKATO-August 1, 2012-(KMKO)-The annual Business Bulb Collection will be held tomorrow. It's an opportunity for business...
MANKATO (KMKO) – The Farm Service Agency has authorized emergency haying of Conservation Reserve Program acres in 70 Mi...
MANKATO (KMKO) – You’ve probable noticed that river levels in the area are very low.According to data from the Na...
By Rebekah ZensMANKATO - July 26, 2012 - (KMKO) --The Blue Earth County Household Hazardous Waste will hold the annual busine...
By Randall HarderMANKATO - July 25, 2012 - (KMKO) --Gas price in Mankato and other surrounding towns like St. Peter are now u...
By Randall HarderMANKATO - July 25, 2012 - (KMKO) --A Northfield man faces felony charges after he was found delivering a pou...
MANKATO (KMKO) – A Northfield man faces felony charges after he was found delivering a pound and a half of marijuana to...
By Rebekah ZensMANKATO - July 24, 2012 - (KMKO) --Being prepared for emergency situations can aid in better response from off...
Mankato (KMKO)-With the hotter than usual temperatures in the area, water usage has been at record highs in Mankato. The comm...
MANKATO (KMKO) --Being alert, aware and responsive are helpful tips to safe driving.Officials are diligently working in extre...
Mankato (KMKO)-Gas prices are on the rise, but remain considerably lower than they were a year ago. The average price per gal...
MANKATO (KMKO) -- While there has been less rain, corn and soybean crops are ahead oflast year according to the weekly crop r...
St. Peter (KMKO)-The Minnesota River Board met yesterday in St Peter. Members of the Minnesota River Board got together yeste...
Mankato (KMKO)-The stress continues to build for farmers in the corn belt. Drought conditions are only getting worse with the...
Mankato (KMKO)-Concerns over drought continue in southern Minnesota because of the long stretch of hot weather with very litt...
New Ulm (KMKO)-The construction of an entrance to the new Menards being built in New Ulm will begin July 16th. Highway offici...
Mankato (KMKO)-Mankato firefighters responded to a grass fire last night. Crews from the Department of Public Safety Fire Div...
Mankato (KMKO) --A three day streak of record high temps blanketed the Mankato area until yesterday when temps reached 96. Th...
Mankato (KMKO)-A Wisconsin man faces numerous charges in Blue Earth County for the mistreatment of animals. 62-year-old Thoma...
North Mankato (KMKO)-The North Mankato Triathlon will be held Sunday from 7:00 to 11:00 am. This year will be a closed course...
North Mankato (KMKO)-Gas prices are on the way down in the Mankato area, but are still above the Minnesota and national avera...
Mankato (KMKO)-The hot weather can be dangerous, with the elderly and children most vulnerable. Staying hydrated and avoiding...
Mankato (KMKO)- The AgStar Fund for Rural America is donating $25,000 to a foundation to help the cities of Two Harbors, ...
North Mankato (KMKO)-A Highway 14 detour will take effect tomorrow. MnDOT says traffic from Lookout Drive to Nicollet County ...
Mankato (KMKO)-Governor Mark Dayton was in Mankato yesterday to announce plans to widen Highway 14 to four lanes between Nort...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have re-signed center Chad Rau to a two-year deal, and agreed to terms with l...
Mankato (KMKO)-Starting tomorrow, the Blue Earth County Highway Department will begin construction on County Road 12 from Cou...
St. Peter (KMKO)-The St. Peter Police Department is advising motorists about a speed limit change in the area. On Highway 169...
Mankato (KMKO)-Severe spring storms rolled across southern Minnesota overnight, mainly to the north and east of Mankato. A fl...
Mankato (KMKO)-The newly remodeled Orness Plaza will be dedicated today. The building’s 101 apartments, seven-story atr...
Mankato (KMKO)-It was a rainy evening in southern Minnesota, but the Mankato area escaped the brunt of the storm. Rainfall to...
Mankato (KMKO)-A utility construction project will affect traffic in Mankato today. A portion of Liberty Street (between Sout...
Mankato (KMKO)-Another road project gets underway today in the Mankato area. Traffic on Highway 60 will be restricted to one ...
Mankato (KMKO)-A resurfacing project continues with lane restrictions on Highway 169/60 from the Minnesota River North Star B...
Mankato(KMKO)-A long time district engineer for the Minnesota Department of Transportation in Mankato is stepping down. James...
North Mankato (KMKO)-Several homes were evacuated after a natural gas leak was discovered in North Mankato yesterday. Fire Ch...
Mankato (KMKO)-The 2012 Summer Reading Program gets underway this summer for the Blue Earth County Library system. Lake Cryst...
Mankato (KMKO)-A resurfacing project gets underway today in Mankato. The work will be done on Highway 169/60 from the Minneso...
Mankato (KMKO)-Mankato City Engineer Jeff Johnson has released details on the construction work was completed last week at th...
Mankato (KMKO)-A resurfacing project gets underway Monday in Mankato. The work will be done on Highway 169/60 from the Minnes...
Washington, D.C. (KMKO)-Nicollet and Waseca Counties will lose their Farm Service Offices this summer. The U.S. Department of...
Mankato (KMKO)-A $5.5 million dollar road project will result in lane restrictions beginning June 4th. A resurfacing proj...
Mankato (KMKO)-The final draft of the Rasumussen Woods and Indian Creek Slough Management Plan will be presented to the Manka...
New Ulm (KMKO)-The storm descended on New Ulm in a hurry last night and left its mark on several businesses. The New Ulm area...
Mankato (KMKO)-Public Works officials are looking to cut down on tree losses in Mankato. Volunteers are needed to help invent...
Traffic is able to travel on the newly paved portion of Madison Avenue from Seventh Street to the south side of Victory Drive...
Minnesota farmers are taking advantage of the warm, dry weather. According to the USDA's weekly crop-weather report, corn...
The Mankato City Council has heard enough about the incidents at Hiniker Pond Park. After reports of littering and bad behavi...
Helping to build homes for families in need is just one of the services provided by Habitat for Humanity of South Central Min...
Waconia will host the 2012Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener. Gov. Mark Dayton plans to attend tomorrow's community ...
A new study finds that despite housing improvements on Minnesota's Indian reservations, homelessness still persists. Rese...
Another construction project with cause a road closure in Mankato tomorrow. Starting at 7:00 am, a portion of North Fifth Str...
Rain and thunderstorms slowed fieldwork in some parts of Minnesota this past week. In its weekly crop weather report for Minn...
Minnesota is now using dogs in the battle to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer. The Minnesota Department of Agricul...
Brown County officials are sending a message to area residents. That message, NO OPEN FLAME. A burning ban has been implement...
Mankato West students are showing off their artistic side while helping the community. The students in the visual art class w...
A TORNADO PACKING WINDS UP TO 85 MPH, TOUCHED DOWN IN ELYSIANMONDAY NIGHT. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE REPORTS THE TWISTER W...
NORTH MANKATO (TEC News) – The inside lanes of Highway 14 from North Mankato to Eagle Lake will be closed through the e...
NORTH MANKATO (TEC News) – The North Mankato city council has voted against a proposed $1 million dollar noise wall...
FAIRFAX (TEC News) – There were no injuries Thursday night when two cars trying to pass the same car collided on Highwa...
EAGLE LAKE (TEC News) – Around 320 Eagle Lake residents were evacuated Wednesday after a train derailment between Highw...
NORTH MANKATO – A region-wide disaster exercise will be held this morning in North Mankato to test the responsiveness ...
MANKATO-- Motorists may encounter brief delays as crews install rumble stripes on area highways in June and July.The followin...
RURAL LAKE CRYSTAL -- A rural Blue Earth County man was killed Saturday in a lawn mower accident. Authorities responded to ...
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Countryside Refrigeration & Heating Inc. 1425 Lookout Dr. North Mankato, MN 56003 507-387-20...
Drummers Garden Center & FloralEdenvale NurseryGreen Thumb Garden CenterKobers Nursery IncorporatedTraverse Des Sioux Garden ...
NEW ULM – Flood warnings are out for many area rivers that are monitored by automatic river gauges.CottonwoodRiver (New...
Kleerview Professional WindowK-Town Cleaning ServiceKnutson CleaningPuro CleanRainbo Disaster Restoration & Carpet CleaningSe...
Brennan ConstructionEvergreen Pride ConstructionGoodrich Construction IncorporatedGosewich ConstructionHeartland HomesMankato...
626 South 2nd Street Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 385-1950 A to ZinniaBeck’s FloralDrummers...
MINNEAPOLIS -- Two new tactics to add more ducks to Minnesota’s skies were the focus of a signing ceremony Tuesday atte...
MANKATO – Blue Earth County is selling 5 acres of its own landfill to Xcel Energy. The sale will allow Xcel to expand ...
MANKATO – Here’s a summary of the winter storm.As of this story, roads in the greater Mankato area remain open, b...
MANKATO -- Minnesota State held off a late power play push by the Gophers for a 3-2 win over #17 Minnesota at the Verizon Wir...
MANKATO -- MnDOT is now reporting "hazardous" roads across south central Minnesota this morning. This morning's rai...
MANKATO (11/12/10) -- The first winter storm warning of the season has been issued. Check out the latest on the warning on ou...
MANKATO (10/14/10) -- Cars colliding with deer on area highways seem to be a year-round occurance.But nature makes this time ...