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
After being escorted off a practice field this past summer, and then prosecuted with two felony counts of child pornography, the charges against MSU head football coach Todd Hoffner were dismissed on Friday.
"I'm so thankful to be waking up from this nightmare," Hoffner said at a press conference.
The MSU head football coach faced two felony charges :using minors in sexual performance and possessing pornographic work.
"This ruling today confirms what we have contended all along...Todd Hoffner is totally and completely innocent," said Jerry Maschka, of Maschka, Reidy, & Ries, the lawfirm representing Hoffner.
"As our family continues through our journey of life, we will need a...concrete effort to shelter my children from these false accusations," Hoffner said.
In the 26-page court order, signed by Blue Earth County Judge Krista Jass, the document says to the count of using of a minor in a sexual performance: "the state has failed to produce substantial evidence establishing probable cause."
To the second count, possession of a pornographic work, Jass said in her order "there is insufficient evidence to reasonably establish that Video 1 and Video 2 constitute a 'pornographic work.'
"I will be the first to let you know that I am sorry for using my cell phone to video tape some innocent and harmless family moments," said Hoffner.
After Hoffner spoke, his defense attorney Jim Fleming took aim at the prosecutor, Michael Hanson.
"One of the most troubling aspects of this case is that no one from law enforcement knew what the video was and they went to the prosecutor, Michael Hanson and asked him," Fleming said. "Without any analysis and without any legal though, Mr. Hanson decided that these images were child pornography."
In a statement released by the prosecutor, Hanson said "the prosecutor's office was only trying to protect children."
A statement released by MSU says Hoffner is still on leave. MSU school officials say a university investigation against Hoffner is pending.
