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
MANKATO, Minn. -
It was a beer lovers dream Saturday in Mankato.
The inaugural Mankato Craft Beer expo offered a meeting placefor craft beer enthusiasts and 40 brewers from here in Minnesota and across thecountry.
Attendees had the opportunity to sample hundreds of varietiesof beer, and learn what went into making each variety.
Beer enthusiast Phil Ochs said, "You can try a lot andthen when you go to the liquor store you can be like, well I like this, and youcan try a variety of stuff without having to worry about spending too muchmoney."
Mankato Brewery head brewer Bobby Blasey said, "It'ssomething that's a little closer to home enough for all the local people, allthe local craft beer lovers, for them to come and have something where theydon't have to drive and be gone from home for ever."
The event didn't only focus on consuming beer, therewas also educational seminars on suds–making and home brewing, along with apresentation on the history of brewing in Minnesota.
