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Accident on Warren Street Sends Pedestrian to Hospital

Stacy Steinhagen — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:35:00 EDT

Just after 4:00 p.m. a woman was hit by a pickup truck. Officials say her condition at the hospital is unknown at this time.

ESPN to Air Hoffner Story on Sunday

Ryan Gustafson — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:31:00 EDT

Fired MSU football coach speaks to media for the first time since charges were dismissed

Local Scout Leaders React to Inclusion of Gays

Ryan Gustafson — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:28:00 EDT

BSA still not allowing gay Scout leaders

Jordan Man Faces Felony Financial Exploitation Charges

Stacy Steinhagen — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:25:00 EDT

Russell Tiegs is accused of depositing over $1,600 of the victim's money in his own banking account and taking roughly $4,500 of social security benefits over nine months.

Suicide 3rd-leading Cause of Death for 10 to 24-Year-Olds

Joel Runck — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:18:00 EDT

Suicide and the Young: Experts say when it comes to addressing suicide, parents need to take action immediately.

Moving Day Arrives for Caboose, Long-time Downtown Fixture

Brittany Larson — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:14:00 EDT

The city may decide to refurbish the caboose, which could include additional expenses.

Travelers Ready for Memorial Day Get-a-Way

Ashley Goettl — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:05:00 EDT

The holiday weekend is here and that means lots of people are loading up and fueling up to head out on the open road. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer and vacationers were cutting their Fridays short to gas up and are getting excited to head out on the road.

Fox Pups Moved From Minnesota To Indiana

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:59:00 EDT

Finally at Five...some native Minnesotans have a new home in Indiana. Wolf Park is located near the town of Battle Ground and the latest addition to the family are three gray fox pups from a facility

X-Wing LEGO Model Is Largest Display Of Toy Bricks

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT

They didn't just have to use the Force, but a lot of force to get a new LEGO creation to Times Square. The LEGO Group unveiled the world's largest model ever assembled of the bricks this morning in the

LeSueur Family Homeless After Early Morning Fire

Ashley Goettl — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:31:00 EDT

They were able to get themselves and their pets out without injury. However, a firefighter was injured when the roof collapsed on top of him.

Gov. Dayton Addresses Fourth Graders at Ceremony

Dan Ruiter — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:27:00 EDT

He was there as Peter Hobart Elementary school students honored two of their students that died in Wednesday's landslide.

Law Enforcement Widens Search for Kathlynn Shepard

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:23:00 EDT

10-member teams were scheduled to search today in an expanded area of central Iowa for Kathlynn Shepard.

Officials: Truck Caused Wash. State Bridge Collapse

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:28:00 EDT

The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.

Veterans Memorial Coming to Winnebago

Ryan Gustafson — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:41:00 EDT

Monument to be dedicated on August 4th

GM CEO, a Mankato Native, Inspires Students at Mankato West

Joel Runck — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:06:00 EDT

Hundreds of students at Mankato West heard straight from the CEO of General Motors Thursday morning.

Teen Birth Rates Decline

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:04:00 EDT

Some encouraging news today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens.

Frozen Yogurt Creations Teams Up With March of Dimes

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:07:00 EDT

A local Mankato business is giving to a good cause with customers buying cool treats.

Frozen Yogurt Creations in Mankato says they will donate 20 percent of the money they make today to March of Dimes.

South Central MN Chapter of the Red Cross Raising Money for Tornado Victims

Joel Runck — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:01:00 EDT

The South Central Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross is on standby, awaiting word if they need to send personnel to assist with disaster relief in Moore, Oklahoma.

Gas Prices Changing Holiday Weekend Travel Plans

Brittany Larson — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:58:00 EDT

How a "stay-cation" might be a better option for frugal travelers.

South Central Services Co-op Moves Toward Expansion

Ashley Goettl — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:06:00 EDT

The South Central Service Cooperative in North Mankato is purchasing land for expansion after its membership has grown.

Minnesota House Speaker Stops By Mankato

Ashley Goettl — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:06:00 EDT

The speaker of the Minnesota house stopped by Mankato this morning to offer his perspective on the 2013 legislative session.

Law Enforcement Professionals From Afghanistan Visit Mankato

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:28:00 EDT

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 yesterday.

General Motors GM Speaks To Mankato West Students

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:22:00 EDT

A very special and prominent visitor to Mankato today, and while here the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors stopped by his old stomping grounds to offer some advice to hundreds of Mankato students.

Area Campgrounds Prep For Holiday Weekend

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT

It is the unofficial start to summer this weekend and If you're looking for some R&R you won't have to travel that far. Minneopa State Park has the majority of their campsites booked.

Authorities Recover Body of Second Child in St. Paul Park

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:14:00 EDT

Authorities recover the body of a child missing since a rockslide at a St. Paul park that also killed another child.

British Leaders Hold Emergency Talks

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:02:00 EDT

British leaders are holding emergency talks this morning after two men stabbed a British soldier to death on a London Street.

Victims Being Laid To Rest in Moore, OK

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:58:00 EDT

The first of 24 people killed in Moore are being laid to rest today. As the cleanup continues in Moore, Oklahoma, family and friends are gathering for the funeral of 9-year-old Antonia Candelaria.

Mayors Lead Bike Event, hit the Trails

Brittany Larson — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:26:00 EDT

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.

Health Watch: How New Splint Could Help Many Breathe Easier

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:13:00 EDT

Doctors invented a tiny device to help expand the airway.

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

Joel Runck — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:51:00 EDT

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

Schools Win Big at the Capitol

Ryan Gustafson — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:32:00 EDT

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

Mankato man accused of stealing drugs from CVS

Joel Runck — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:29:00 EDT

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

St. Peter Robotics Team Wins Award

Jack Gerfen — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:20:00 EDT

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.

E85 Prices Significantly Lower than Regular Unleaded

Jack Gerfen — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:16:00 EDT

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.

One Child Dead, One Missing, In Field Trip Accident

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:10:00 EDT

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

Iowa Senate Approves Property Tax Plan, Gives Businesses a Break

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:07:00 EDT

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

Search Continues For Missing Iowa Girl

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:06:00 EDT

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

Clean Up Continues in Moore, Oklahoma

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:17:00 EDT

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.

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

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:10:00 EDT

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

New Start Time for 10Kato Memorial Day Run/Walk

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:00 EDT

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.

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

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:00 EDT

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

PGA Golfers Take On Dallas Skyline

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:00 EDT

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

Latest on Rescue and Recovery in Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:07:00 EDT

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

Auto dealership burglarized in Mankato

Joel Runck — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:19:00 EDT

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

Jack the Miniature Donkey Arrives at Sibley Farm

Jack Gerfen — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:15:00 EDT

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.

Church Staff Say Missing Chalice Is 'Priceless'

Tony Solano — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:55:00 EDT

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

Expect Delays Through Courtland On Highway 14

Tony Solano — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:54:00 EDT

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

Golden Apple Winner Works With Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Courtney Johns — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:54:00 EDT

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

Baseball Team Has Bobblehead Doll for Manti Te'o "Girlfriend"

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:32:00 EDT

Thursday night, a minor league baseball team in Kentucky gave away Lennay Kekua bobblehead dolls to the first 1,000 fans.

Fans of the Florence Freedom of course... found nothing inside that gift box.

98-Year-Old Buys New Harley

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:06:00 EDT

Chester Zawalich has a ticket to ride!

"Sidewalk Skiing" Takes Off in Saudi Arabia

Stacy Steinhagen — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:25:00 EDT

A new racing craze in Saudi Arabia is putting Hollywood stunts to shame.

Longest-Lasting Light Bulb Survives Brief Outage

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:46:00 EDT

The Livermore Centennial Bulb burned continuously for 111 years before a brief outage.

Repentant Thief Now Invited Guest at Scene of Crime

Stacy Steinhagen — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:44:00 EDT

A chronic petty thief in Kenton County Kentucky who stole beer from a backyard bar for years came clean.

Bear Rescued from Tree

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:56:00 EDT

Seeing a bird or squirrel in a tree isn't unusual, but some Colorado residents saw a bear!

Daring Sky-High Show in Geneva Draws Crowd

Stacy Steinhagen — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:02:00 EDT

Pianist performs an impromptu concert in the sky.

News Corp. OKs poison pill, buyback before split

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:58:00 EDT

News Corp. said its board of directors has approved plans to split its entertainment and publishing businesses into two separate companies. The company also adopted a shareholder-rights plan designed to prevent a hostile...

FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:28:00 EDT

Health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.

Barrick fined $16m for Pascua-Lama violations

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:38:00 EDT

Chile's environmental regulator blocked Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project on Friday and imposed its maximum fine on the world's largest gold miner, citing "very serious" violations of its...

Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:38:00 EDT

Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking...

Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.

Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested'

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service.

Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:48:00 EDT

Delta's formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following.

Stocks fade, post first weekly loss in a month

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:19:00 EDT

Stocks prices are closing mostly lower on Wall Street, giving the market its first weekly loss in a month.

Oil ends week down 2 pct on tepid demand outlook

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:08:00 EDT

The price of oil fell 2 percent this week, as oil traders worried about global demand and shared the stock market's concerns about possible changes to the Federal Reserve economic stimulus program.

Venezuela to create new workers militia

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:28:00 EDT

Venezuela's president has ordered the creation of a new workers' militia to defend the country's "Bolivarian revolution" at a time when the government faces economic problems and political turmoil.

Communications satellite launched into space

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:48:00 EDT

A new military communications satellite has been launched into space.

Report: Yahoo, pay-TV operators among Hulu bidders

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT

Online video site Hulu is again up for sale, with Yahoo and pay TV operators DirecTV and Time Warner Cable among the seven bidders, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

UK court: Lawmaker's wife's tweet was libelous

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

A tweet posted by the wife of Britain's parliamentary speaker about a politician wrongly linked to child sex abuse was libelous, the High Court ruled Friday.

Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:58:00 EDT

Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central.

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:00 EDT

The Senate on Thursday voted to limit the amount of government subsidies the wealthiest farmers receive when purchasing crop insurance.

Muslim hard-liners ID suspect in London attack

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT

A man seen with bloody hands wielding a butcher knife after the killing of a British soldier on the streets of London was described as a convert to Islam who took part in demonstrations with a banned radical group, two...

Pandora posts in-line 1Q loss, upbeat sales

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT

Internet radio company Pandora Media Inc. reported higher-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter, with losses in line with analysts' forecasts, as the number of subscribers who pay for ad-free listening more than...

Man charged in crash that killed passenger

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:37:00 EDT

A Minnesota man has been charged with three counts of criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a crash that killed his passenger last November.

News Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:49:00 EDT

Students at a St. Louis Park elementary school have gathered to mourn two classmates who died in a landslide during a field trip this week. Ten-year-old Mohamed Fofana and 9-year-old Haysem Sani were killed in the landslide...

NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:17:00 EDT

A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre (farv) over claims he sent racy text messages says the case has been settled.

Rare Superman comic found in house insulation

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:16:00 EDT

It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a wall in a house he was renovating in a...

Mpls. to pay $3M in police misconduct case

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay more than $3 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died after struggling with police at the Minneapolis YMCA.

Suspect in Superior homicide arrested in Duluth

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:08:00 EDT

Police say a man suspected in a fatal shooting outside a manufacturing company in Superior, Wis., has been arrested.

Here are the closing Minneapolis Grain Exchange futures

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:29:00 EDT

By The Associated Press Spring wheat:

This Hour: Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT

The city of St. Paul says it's hired a civil engineering firm to examine the site of a gravel slide this week that killed two children.

Classmates mourn boys killed in landslide

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:28:00 EDT

Students at a St. Louis Park elementary school gathered around a memorial of stuffed animals, handwritten messages and flowers as they mourned two classmates who died in a landslide during a field trip to a Mississippi River...

In Duluth, trying to cut waste by studying it

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:12:00 EDT

The city of Duluth is digging deep into its trash to try to figure out how to make less of it.

Officials scale back search for abducted Iowa teen

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:45:00 EDT

Authorities are scaling back their search for a missing Iowa teenager abducted from a rural school bus stop this week.

News Minute: Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:17:00 EDT

Waterloo officials are still calculating the damage to city buildings and vehicles from an April hailstorm. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports the storm dented police cars and inspection trucks and damaged at least...

DNR: 49,000 gallons of ethanol leaked from cars

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:49:00 EDT

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says about 49,000 gallons of ethanol leaked from railroad tanker cars after a derailment east of Charles City.

Iowa City officer, workers rescue ducklings

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:17:00 EDT

An Iowa City police officer and maintenance workers saved six ducklings that fell into the storm sewer.

Waterloo calculating damage from April hail storm

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:01:00 EDT

Waterloo officials are still calculating the damage to city buildings and vehicles from an April hailstorm.

Mississippi man convicted in Des Moines killing

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

A Polk County jury has convicted a Mississippi man of first-degree murder in the death of a Des Moines woman whose body was found in her apartment.

Jury: Iowa man guilty of inappropriate conduct

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:53:00 EDT

A former Waterloo teacher has been found guilty of engaging in inappropriate behavior with a student.

Authorities: Suspicious package in Iowa was food

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:09:00 EDT

Authorities say a suspicious package that required explosives teams to investigate was actually a cooler with food.

Search area expands for missing Iowa girl

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:40:00 EDT

Investigators and volunteers have expanded their search for a missing Iowa girl.

Gov. OKs new approach to child abuse reports

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:48:00 EDT

Gov. Terry Branstad has signed eight bills into law, including one that creates a less-adversarial approach to investigating reports of child abuse.

Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:48:00 EDT

A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency...

Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:48:00 EDT

Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movement and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.

Calif. teen takes supermodel to prom

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:28:00 EDT

A Southern California teen turned heads at his prom when he showed up with a Sports Illustrated model as his date.

Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:21:00 EDT

The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water...

Key figures in racial profiling lawsuit in Ariz

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:48:00 EDT

Key figures in a lawsuit that alleges that an Arizona sheriff's office has racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. A judge ruled Friday that Arpaio's office systematically racially profiles Latinos:

No bail for Pa. parents in faith-healing death

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:18:00 EDT

After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.

Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:18:00 EDT

They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors...

Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:58:00 EDT

Teachers and students at Plaza Towers Elementary School hunkered down against the storm just as they had been taught in countless tornado drills, their principal said Friday, recounting how she walked the halls until the...

Calif. plastic ocean debris bill dies in committee

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:48:00 EDT

A California bill that would have required manufacturers to figure out how to keep the most common plastic junk out of state waterways died in the state Assembly without a vote Friday.

Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:48:00 EDT

Haynes Johnson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.