Wednesday, May 16 2012 11:47 PM EDT2012-05-17 03:47:35 GMT
A new study shows a simple pull to sit test like this in six month olds could predict the risk of autism. Dr. Joseph Stegman with Carolinas Healthcare System says, 'Most kids at 2 months, no head lag
A new study shows a simple pull to sit test like this in six month olds could predict the risk of autism.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:42 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:42:36 GMT
Fixing the recent water main on Front and Cherry Streets has made travel in the downtown area a headache. But that's nothing compared to the pain some of the area businesses are going through. As
City of Mankato hopes repairs will be finished by the weekend
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:38 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:38:50 GMT
The interest rate on many student loans could double if Congress doesn't renew six billion dollars in subsidies. The rate for Stafford loans will jump from 3.4% to 6.8% on July 1st. Bills are making
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:51 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:51:38 GMT
Authorities are awaiting a toxicology report to see how much alcohol played a role in the drowning of 21 year old Jenny Mae Kraling.
Authorities are awaiting a toxicology report to see how much alcohol played a role in the drowning of 21-year-old Jenny Mae Kraling.
Minnesota's unemployment rate remained relatively steady in May climbing a tenth of a percent to 6.6. That is far better than the national rate of 9.1 percent for May.
The Mankato–North Mankato area was one of only two in the state to show job losses for the month. Officials at Greater Mankato growth say that while the area shedded 91 jobs, those came mainly from service and government, while manufacturing actually added jobs.
Jonathan Zierdt says, "So those businesses that make things, manufacturers, there's job growth, about 1.4 percent. That's a really positive sign because economic growth and vitality usually have early indications from those who make things, and so when that sector is creating jobs, that's good news for economic growth and vitality."
Statewide, sectors that added jobs during the month include the construction industry and Business service sectors.
