Thursday, May 23 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:26:13 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.
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 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
The Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato has survived the first round in the contest for state bonding money.
State officials are evaluating projects for a $47.5 million pool for state grants.
They've been scoring projects on a point system based on project readiness, job creation regional benefits and other factors.
Mankato officials are requesting 14.5 million dollars for upgrades to the center, including a hockey arena for the MSU women's team.
Out of a possible 100 points, the project scored a 63.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development eliminated more than half the 90 applications it received.
Money for fiber optics installation in Sibley and Renville Counties, and two projects in Marshall did not make the cut.
Gov. Dayton is expected to announce his final picks this week.
