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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:56:16 GMT
Some local bike riders aren't letting the raining weather change their plans. Out promoting the benefits of biking today the mayors of Mankato and North Mankato. The weather might not be ideal but many
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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:32:13 GMT
DFL lawmakers made good on a lot of their promises coming off their big electoral victory in 2012. Arguably none bigger than funding for K-12 education. Along with higher per pupil funding, the state
Most districts already had all-day kindergarten, will now be funded in full
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
Authorities say they are constantly being targeted by scammers. How the public can take steps to prevent this from happening in the future.
Jean Johnson, a North Mankato resident hasn't personally been affected by a scam but she has heard of what occurred in Mankato.
In June authorities received a report that a Mankato women received a call from a male claiming to be an attorney stating that her grandson had been arrested and needed money.
North Mankato Resident Jean Johnson says, "You never want any harm to go to your grandchildren and if they are telling you're grandchild needs money to get out of jail, I'd be eager to help."
The Better Business Bureau, The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging and Senior LinkAge Line are holding a panel discussion with local law enforcement for those who want to learn how to protect themselves from fraud, identity theft, and what do if you find yourself a victim.
Stephanie McCabe says, "After the fact it's very difficult to get money back, so the main objective of the fraud panel is to get those preventable measures out." One red flag to consider, having to pay money up front for something that you won.
Public Safety Commander, Sandi Schnorenberg says, "Never give personal information to somebody that we do not know because that happens a lot in these cases, it could be prevented if we would just start thinking about giving out our information and stop."
The panel would be held on Thursday, August 2nd in the Commissioners room at the Le Sueur County courtroom from 10-12 and at the Summit Center from 2-4. You can register by Calling Stephanie at Senior LinkAge Line at 800-333-2433 ext. 82004.
