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A two-vehicle accident in Blue Earth County left one person with serious injuries on Saturday morning. More>>

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New Ulm man back in jail on a probation violation

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A New Ulm man convicted of felony burglary back in March has now returned to jail on a probation violation. More>>

Mankato's Newest City Center Sculpture Tour

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Empty pedestals in Mankato are now filled with a new round of sculptures. More>>

North Mankato's Community Heart Video included

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Across the river in North Mankato dozens of people hit the sidewalks to raise awareness about congenital heart defects today. More>>

'International Learn How to Fly Day' at the Mankato Airport Video included

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Several people flocked to the Mankato Regional Airport Saturday morning as part of 'International Learn how to fly Day.' More>>

Car show rolls into Mankato Video included

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Dozens of street rods rolled into the Key City on Saturday. 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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Health Watch: Researchers Testing Device To Treat High Blood Pressure Video included

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Thirty percent of hypertension patients have high blood pressure that's resistant to medication.
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Blue Earth County Prosecutors in Court Arguing for Pay Raise Video included

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Assistant Blue Earth County attorneys are seeking higher pay as part of a civil lawsuit. More>>

High School Sports Teams Turn to Social Media Video included

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Coaches and student athletes are taking technology out of the classroom and onto the fields and courts.

Technology and social media are now tools to help with recruiting.. 
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Clothing and Alcohol Spared the Tax Hammer Video included

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Proposed tax increases not included in latest budget plans at the Capitol More>>

Nibbe Bill Passes Senate, Headed to Governor's Desk Video included

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A change to the so-called "slayers bill" has passed the Minnesota State Senate this afternoon.  The House version of the bill, sponsored by State Rep. Tony Cornish (R-Good Thunder), was driven by a local murder case. More>>

State Lawmakers Debate Possible Tax Hike On Cigarettes Video included

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One of the proposed tax hikes is on cigarettes, which could bring in almost $25 million of revenue in the first year alone. More>>

MN Legislature Proposes Changes to Underage Drinking Enforcement Video included

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A bill that would grant amnesty to underage drinkers who report a medical emergency is making its way through the state legislature. More>>

Tornado Clean Up Continues in Texas Video included

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Texas Governor Rick Perry is visiting the hardest hit areas today. In Granbury, six people were killed when a powerful tornado plowed through their neighborhood. More>>

Fingers Pointed At Obama in IRS Scandal Video included

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The IRS scandal is front and center today in Washington. More>>

Gophers Road Trip Stops in Mankato Video included

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The Minnesota Gopher Road Trip made a stop in Mankato today. More>>

BLC Holds Commencement Video included

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One hundred two graduates received their Bachelor of Arts degrees this morning at the 2013 Bethany Lutheran College commencement ceremony. More>>

Mankato Regional Airport To Host Aviation Day Video included

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Mankato Regional Airport will host Aviation Day on Saturday, May 18. Children's activities will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be open until 1:30 p.m. More>>

Sushi Becomes Growing Trend in Mankato Video included

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It could be the flavor and the freshness combined into a roll, which creates delicious edible art. More>>

Klobuchar Wants Energy Dept. Action After Latest Gas Spike Video included

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Prices are being blamed on the closures of three large refineries in the Chicago area.
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Health Watch: Battling Bedbugs Video included

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As the temperature starts to heat up, you may be more likely to find unwanted guests hiding in your home. More>>

Tougher Absence Policy Coming to Fairmont Video included

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Administrators say students need to spend the time in school to prepare for the workforce More>>

3M Donates $10,000 to Fairmont 8th Graders Video included

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Ingenuity Grant will provide for robot kits More>>

Mankato Named a "GreenStep" City

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The city of Mankato has recently been recognized by the GreenStep Cities program as a Step Two GreenStep City. More>>

Officials: Smoldering Cigarette Starts North Mankato House Fire Video included

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Officials say the fire caused several thousand dollars-worth of damage to the home.
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Mankato Business Helping Employees Beat Gas Prices Video included

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One Mankato business is offering an incentive to its employees to help beat gas prices. More>>

Bridge Collapse Survivor Shares Story Video included

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60 terrifying feet. That's how far Lois Welman fell below the 35–W bridge when it suddenly collapsed almost six years ago. All these years later, the bridge collapse survivor says she's faced her fears. Now More>>

Mankato West Student Gets Perfect ACT Score Video included

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Less than one–tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT get a perfect score; one of those students can be found right here. More>>

Obama Will Appoint New Acting Commissioner Of IRS

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President Barack Obama will appoint senior White House budget officer Daniel Werfel to be acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, a White House official says. Werfel will replace Steven Miller, More>>

Texas Twisters Leave Seven Dead

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A North Texas neighborhood torn apart by a tornado will remain closed to its residents until officials can account for everyone who lived there. That's the word from Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds More>>

Minnesota Minimum Wage Unlikely To Change

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The state Senate majority leader says a proposed increase in the state minimum wage is not likely to happen this session because Democrats in the House and Senate can't agree how much to raise it. Senator More>>

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>>

Gasoline Prices Reach Record High In Mankato Area Video included

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Topping the news with over the top gas prices this. Just this morning Gas prices in Greater Mankato topping $4.00 a gallon. In our area it as high as $4.19. Not all stations have yet topped $4.00 a gallon, More>>

Minnesota Jobless Rate Falls In April

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The Minnesota unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent in April, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development The agency said the jobless rate fell to its lowest point since More>>

$4 Gas Adds Up to Pain at the Pump

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AAA is saying reduced capacity due to the closures of two large refineries in the Chicago area is the main culprit. More>>

New Arrest in Drug Deal-Turned-Robbery

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City officials say 19 year–old Moroma Omot Olok of Mankato was arrested without incident around Monday morning.  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>>

Iconic Music Memorabilia Auction At Hard Rock Cafe Video included

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A rare exhibit is showing memorabilia from music's biggest stars including John Lennon and Elvis Presley on Monday. The exhibit at Hard Rock Cafe New York precedes the Julien's Auctions Music Icons auction More>>

California Couple Turns Junk Into Art Video included

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A husband and his wife from Vallejo, California are crafting fantasy-inspired art pieces made from recycled items. A life-sized horse on wheels and a three-story Victorian house on tank tracks are just 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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