Governor Walz Sees Economic Opportunities With Environmental Initiatives
Earlier this week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order creating a climate change subcabinet. Walz says the subcabinet will advise him on cutting the state's carbon footprint and will make sure the state is ready to deal with [...]
Pemberton Man Facing Multiple Charges After Being Seen On St. Clair School Grounds Monday
A Pemberton man is facing three charges after being seen on the St. Clair school grounds on Monday. Blue Earth County court records say 26-year-old Justin Mortensen was charged with violating a restraining order, possession of methamphetamine in a school, [...]
St. Clair Woman Facing Charges After Allegedly Not Reporting Sexual Abuse of A Child
A St. Clair woman is facing multiple charges for allegedly knowing about child sexual abuse and doing nothing about it. Blue Earth County court records say 62-year-old Debra Otto was charged with child neglect, three counts of aiding an offender [...]
New Hotel Could Be Coming To Downtown Mankato
A new hotel could be coming to downtown Mankato. Downtown Mankato Properties, LLC has submitted a proposal to construct a 117-room Marriott Springhill Suites hotel along the Cherry Street Frontage. A preliminary review of the hotel development proposal will be [...]
Mayo Clinic Health Systems Releases Statement on Thursday’s Planned MNA Picket in Mankato
Mayo Clinic Health Systems has released a statement regarding (Thursday's) planned picket at Mayo Clinic Mankato by the Minnesota Nurses Association. Mayo Regional Chief Nursing Officer Laura Evenson said Mayo has approached the negotiations with the Minnesota Nurses Association in [...]
Christmas Lights Stolen In New Ulm
The New Ulm Police Department is reporting a large number of holiday lights have recently been stolen from resident's yards. Authorities say one resident has had hundreds of dollars and numerous projectors taken. Anyone with information is asked to contact [...]
North Mankato City Administrator Says New Home Construction Steady, Believes City Can Do More
New home construction in North Mankato was steady this year, but city administrator John Harrenstein believes the city can do more. "We need to consider adding senior housing options," said Harrenstein. "But we also need to continue to [...]
Minnesota Nurses Association To Picket Mayo Clinic Mankato Thursday
Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association will be in Mankato (Thursday) to picket outside the Mayo Clinic Mankato Hospital. The Minnesota Nurses Association says nurses have been in negotiations with Mayo on a new three-year contract since September, but management [...]
Green Seam Rural Forum To Be Held Thursday
The 37th annual Green Seam Rural Forum will be held (Thursday). Jessica Beyer is the President of Greater Mankato Growth. "This is a premier annual reception that includes key public leaders and a wide-range of attendees from the ag [...]