Schultz: President Trump Believes Minnesota Is In Play In November
Although no specific details have been released, President Trump reportedly will make a stop in Mankato on Monday. Hamline University political science professor David Schultz says the President believes Minnesota is in play in November. "Some recent polls say Joe [...]
Mankato Marathon Will Be 100 Percent Virtual
The 2020 Mankato Marathon will be 100 percent virtual. Visit Mankato made the announcement Thursday. Anna Thill is with Visit Mankato. "In the end, there were too many barriers that got in the way," said Thill. "In addition, new guidance [...]
Spring Lake Park Swim Facility Closed Due to Possible COVID-19 Exposure
The Spring Lake Park Swim Facility has been closed. North Mankato City officials say the facility was closed as a precaution due to a possible COVID-19 exposure in one or more of its staff members. City Administrator John Harrenstein says [...]
Waseca County Reports First COVID Death
Daily Update: Because all data is preliminary, the change in number of cumulative positive cases and deaths from one day to the next may not equal the newly reported cases or deaths. 62,993 Total positive cases (cumulative) 697 Newly reported [...]
Absentee voting in Tuesday’s Primary Hit All-Time High
The historic use of absentee ballots cast in Tuesday's Primary Election led to results coming in much faster. Secretary of State Steve Simon explains why: "Election administrators had 14 days from the start of the election...so 14 days ago they [...]
South Central College Receives $1.3 Million+ Grant to Support Student Success
South Central College Receives $1.3 Million+ Grant to Support Student Success The grant will allow SCC to offer individualized services that assist 140 underrepresented students each year. These underrepresented students include first-generation college students, those who meet certain income requirements, [...]
MN doctor details expected spike in rare children’s neurological disease
Doctors are cautioning parents to be on the look-out for symptoms of A-F-M, a rare neurological disease that affects children. Dr. Judy Wiltse with Health Partners says the pattern of the disease over the last decade tells them a spike [...]
Audio: Rep. Brand on Legislative Special Session
Legislators met in special session to continue Gov. Walz’s ability to make timely COVID-19 decisions, approve funding for adult-disability services and pass a few housekeeping items. Here's Rep. Jeff Brand of St. Peter
Home sales strong
Minnesota home sales are strong across the state. Chris Galler CEO of Minnesota Realtors says the market is really good for buyers: "Meaning we have buyers in the market place looking to buy, looking to up-size, needing a little [...]