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Doctors invented a tiny device to help expand the airway. More>>

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Mayors Lead Bike Event, hit the Trails Video included

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The North Mankato and Mankato mayors are organizing a bike ride through the two cities.

It's all a part of National Bike Month observed in May.





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8th-graders get ag insight from U of M researchers Video included

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Dozens of eighth-graders stepped into the world of U of M agricultural researchers on Wednesday morning. More>>

Schools Win Big at the Capitol Video included

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Most districts already had all-day kindergarten, will now be funded in full More>>

Mankato man accused of stealing drugs from CVS Video included

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A CVS Pharmacy worker in Mankato is facing multiple felonies after allegedly stealing more than a thousand prescription pills. Back on Monday, authorities were contacted about an employee theft concerning More>>

St. Peter Robotics Team Wins Award Video included

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Nordic Storm, the St. Peter area Robotics Team, is back from the FIRST Championship in St. Louis and presented their robot to the St. Peter Kiwanis Club today. 
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E85 Prices Significantly Lower than Regular Unleaded Video included

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With the holiday weekend almost here, and two refineries down in the Chicago area, the price of regular unleaded is historically high statewide.  When gas is this high, many think about filling up with E85. More>>

One Child Dead, One Missing, In Field Trip Accident Video included

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Officials say one child is dead and another is unaccounted for after a gravel slide in a St. Paul park. The children were at the park near the Mississippi River as part of a school field trip when the More>>

Iowa Senate Approves Property Tax Plan, Gives Businesses a Break Video included

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Iowa lawmakers are moving toward adjournment, taking action on a number of budget bills including a compromise plan to cut commercial property taxes. More>>

Search Continues For Missing Iowa Girl Video included

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Investigators searching for a 15-year-old Iowa girl who was abducted this week have recovered her backpack along with one belonging to a 12-year-old who escaped from the kidnapper. The Iowa Department More>>

Clean Up Continues in Moore, Oklahoma Video included

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Two days after a monster tornado tore through the town residents of Moore, OK are returning to their neighborhoods to assess the damage and cleanup. More>>

Law Enforcement Professionals From Afghanistan Visit Mankato Video included

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Mankato's style of Community Policing is getting international attention. A group of law enforcement professionals from Afghanistan got a private tour of The Mankato Department of Public Safety on Tuesday. More>>

After Lawmakers Approve Tax Breaks, Mall Of America Looks To Expand Video included

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New developments today in the Boston Marathon Bombing investigation as it led authorities to a deadly shootout in Orlando this morning. More>>

New Start Time for 10Kato Memorial Day Run/Walk Video included

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The 10kato Memorial Day Run and Walk will be held on May 27. Now in its 17th year, the event normally starts at 9. But this year, to be respectful of Memorial Day activities, the race will start at 8:30. More>>

Local Lawmakers Look Back at 2013 Legislative Session Video included

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DFL accomplished most of their goals at the Capitol More>>

MN GOP Leaders Slam DFL Legislative Session Video included

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Minority leaders object to tax increases, Vikings Stadium bailout and pretty much everything else More>>

Health Watch: Researchers say sharing bed with your baby increases risk of SIDS. Video included

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The finding comes from the largest study yet on crib death. More>>

Beginning Stages for a Roundabout at a Busy Mankato Intersection Video included

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The Highway 22 project is a collaboration between MnDOT, Blue Earth County and the City of Mankato, which will include multilane roundabouts.






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Local University Hosts Manufacturing Conference Video included

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Like most institutes of higher education, South Central College usually teaches students.

But it also offers community outreach learning opportunities.
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Pen Pals Decades Apart Meet In Mankato Video included

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After six months of writing back and forth to their senior citizen pen pals the students of Bridges Community School got to meet with their correspondents. More>>

Gouging Gas Prices Don't Stop Volunteer Drivers Video included

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Gas prices are poking holes in Minnesotan's pockets. But one group of volunteer drivers isn't going to let the prices at the pump stop them from helping out the community. More>>

One Abducted Girl Still Missing, One Free Video included

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Authorities say a man suspected of abducting two girls near an Iowa bus stop had committed suicide. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says 42-year-old Michael Klunder was found dead Monday night More>>

PGA Golfers Take On Dallas Skyline Video included

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Finally at five...golfers worry about water hazards and sand traps, but office windows aren't usually on the list. Pro Golfers Rickie Fowler and Colt Knost participated in a one–of–a–kind blind shot contest More>>

Flood Derails Train In Iowa Video included

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Two engineers, trapped for hours, were rescued after part of their train fell into the Cedar River near Charles City, Iowa. The train detailed late Monday night when the train went over a portion of track More>>

Latest on Rescue and Recovery in Oklahoma Video included

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President Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, and instructed his disaster response team to get tornado victims everything they need "right away." More>>

How To Help Children Deal with Weather-Related Anxiety Video included

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All of the disaster stemming from the severe weather in Oklahoma can be stressful for anyone to watch, but it can trigger anxiety especially in children. More>>

Corn Crop Rebounds After Late Start Video included

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A miserable start to spring planting for Minnesota farmers has greatly improved with a stretch of better weather recently. More>>

Search and Rescue Efforts Continue in Oklahoma

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As the sun rose over the shattered community of Moore, the state medical examiner's office cut the estimated death toll by more than half. More>>

Session Over, Politicking to Begin Video included

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             Just a few hours after the four-month session wrapped up, Minnesota's top elected Democrats are scheduled to do a post-mortem on what lawmakers accomplished. More>>

Minnesota Fatalities Ahead of Last Year

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The number of 2013 traffic fatalities for this time of year is up in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety reporting 102 people killed in traffic accidents so far. More>>

Mankato Businesswoman Accused of Theft by Swindle Against her Brother Video included

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Authorities say Ruth Dutler, owner of Dutler's Bowl contacted her brother, Cole VanHorn, to see if he could help her redeem some property that was being foreclosed.



 
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North Mankato Moves Ahead on Soccer Complex Video included

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City leaders voted Monday night to approve plans and seek advertise for bids on the next phase. More>>

Health Watch: Britain Battles Measles Outbreak Video included

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1,200 people have come down with the highly infectious disease so far this year. More>>

Free School Lunches Over The Summer Video included

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For the first time ever Windom's school district will supply lunches for it's students over the summer. More>>

Flourish of Legislation at the Capitol Video included

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Session ends at midnight More>>

Assault Suspect Arrested Near Riverfront Park

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AUTHORITIES: A Mankato man faces assault charges after a reported incident Saturday night. More>>

Cleaning Up After Ice Storm In Windom Video included

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While the city of Windom received disaster relief after April's ice storm for many of its essential services, some private non profits went without any aid. More>>

Korean War Vets Honored Video included

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60th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice More>>

Gas Prices Skyrocket in Minnesota Video included

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Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota continue to outpace the rest of the nation. More>>

State Patrol Promotes "Toward Zero Deaths" Campaign Video included

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When most of us get into our cars, we don't always think about the dangers associated with being out on the road.

Today law enforcement officials, educators and medical professionals teamed up to raise awareness for the "Toward Zero Deaths" campaign, a push to reduce the number of traffic fatalities.
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Strong Earnings Report for Mankato-Based AgStar

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Mankato-based Ag Star Financial Services had a first-quarter earnings report of $24.8 million.  That's according to a news release from the company.  That figure is an increase of $914,000 over last year's first quarter performance. More>>

Death Toll Rises to 2 In Deadly Tornado Spree Video included

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Oklahoma begins to recover today from a deadly wave of tornados that slammed the state yesterday. More>>

Senate Expected To Debate Immigration Reform This Week Video included

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There could be movement on immigration reform this week in Washington. A Senate committee is expected to approve a bipartisan bill clearing the way for the full Senate to debate the legislation. More>>

Area Fire Dept. Teaches/Learns During Autism Day Video included

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The Lake Crystal Fire Department was teaching and learning in an event called Autism Awareness Day this morning. More>>

Bark For Life Event Coming in June Video included

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Bark For Life will be held at Ray Erlandson Park in Mankato June 15. More>>

Auto dealership burglarized in Mankato

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Officials say a break-in took place at Northtown Auto. The business is located at 1513 North Riverfront Drive. More>>

Jack the Miniature Donkey Arrives at Sibley Farm

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Sibley Farm in Mankato provides families with a fun and engaging escape.  Today, one creature made his return to his summer home.  Jack the miniature donkey is back for the summer.
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Illinois Man Avoids Foreclosure, Becomes Millionaire

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A SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN FACING FORECLOSURE DIDN'T WIN ANY OF THE POWERBALL PRIZES ON WEDNESDAY, BUT HE JUST BECAME A MULTI-MILLIONAIRE. THANKS TO THE NEARLY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS HE WON IN A FEBRUARY ILLINOIS More>>

Church Staff Say Missing Chalice Is 'Priceless'

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A one-of-a-kind item is taken from a North Mankato church. Police say this sterling silver chalice, valued at more than Two-thousand dollars, was reported missing Saturday night from Holy Rosary Church More>>

Expect Delays Through Courtland On Highway 14

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Motorists may encounter delays when crews reconstruct the sidewalks along Highway 14 in Courtland beginning Monday, May 13. The Minnesota Department Of Transportation says the $212,319.50 project will More>>

Golden Apple Winner Works With Deaf/Hard of Hearing Video included

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Teachers use a variety of methods to instruct their students. But no matter what method an instructor uses, good communication is a must. More>>

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  • Sports

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:01:23 GMT
    ATLANTA (AP) _ Evan Gattis hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth to send the game to extra innings and Freddie Freeman won it in the 10th, sending the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight win,
    ATLANTA (AP) _ Evan Gattis hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth to send the game to extra innings and Freddie Freeman won it in the 10th, sending the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight win,
  • Crusaders Crush Rebels

    Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:58:41 GMT
    The Mankato Loyola High School softball Crusaders hosted the Rebels of United South Central tonight in section 2A sub-Section play in Mankato. The Crusaders Crush the Rebels 25-1 in 5 innings.
    The Mankato Loyola High School softball Crusaders hosted the Rebels of United South Central tonight in section 2A sub-Section play in Mankato. The Crusaders Crush the Rebels 25-1 in 5 innings.
  • MSU Baseball Wins Central Region Tourney

    Monday, May 20 2013 12:22 AM EDT2013-05-20 04:22:16 GMT
    The Twins weren't the only ones with a rain delay... The Championship game of the NCAA Division-II Central Region Tournament halted play this afternoon in Mankato, but the delay didn't stop the Mavs as
    The Twins weren't the only ones with a rain delay... The Championship game of the NCAA Division-II Central Region Tournament halted play this afternoon in Mankato, but the delay didn't stop the Mavs as
  • The Junk Drawer

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:06 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:06:23 GMT
    A 98 year old man fulfills a life long dream of owning a Harley Davidson. Chester Zawalich says he bought his first bike in 1930 — for fifty bucks! Now he's got himself a newer model... Equipped with
    Chester Zawalich has a ticket to ride!
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:25:17 GMT
    Extreme motor sport lovers are flocking to the desert in the northern city of Hail to witness "sidewalk skiing," the technique where the driver balances the car on two wheels while people cling on the
    A new racing craze in Saudi Arabia is putting Hollywood stunts to shame.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:46:18 GMT
    The longest lasting light bulb in the world is back on after a power interruption knocked out the light for several hours last night. The Livermore Centennial Bulb had been burning continuously for 111
    The Livermore Centennial Bulb burned continuously for 111 years before a brief outage.

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  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:29:00 GMT
    A CVS Pharmacy worker in Mankato is facing multiple felonies after allegedly stealing more than a thousand prescription pills. Back on Monday, authorities were contacted about an employee theft concerning
    A CVS Pharmacy worker in Mankato is facing multiple felonies after allegedly stealing more than a thousand prescription pills. Back on Monday, authorities were contacted about an employee theft concerning
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:10:47 GMT
    Officials say one child is dead and another is unaccounted for after a gravel slide in a St. Paul park. The children were at the park near the Mississippi River as part of a school field trip when the
    Officials say one child is dead and another is unaccounted for after a gravel slide in a St. Paul park. The children were at the park near the Mississippi River as part of a school field trip when the
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:13 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:13:54 GMT
    A groundbreaking procedure saved the life of a little boy. And it could change the way doctors treat a potentially deadly breathing condition. Kaiba Gionfriddo suffered a collapse of the windpipe. His
    Doctors invented a tiny device to help expand the airway.