At-home COVID-19 tests now covered by private health plans
The cost of at-home COVID-19 tests is now being covered by private health care plans. Mo Schriner spokeswoman for the Minnesota Department of Commerce: "Before you purchase at-home tests ensure that you are following the steps necessary to have those [...]
Sex trafficking task force releases video telling parents story of daughter’s ordeal
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Department of Public Safety and a Minnesota based non-profit launched a video they hope will raise awareness about sex trafficking in Minnesota. Beth Holger with "The Link" says the video, which features parents [...]
Walz Proposes 2.7 Billion Dollar Construction Plan
(St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Tim Walz is proposing a two-point-seven billion dollar construction funding plan. He announced the proposal yesterday at the University of Minnesota, saying it will help ease the backlog of maintenance needs across the state. Walz [...]
Model Predicts Minnesota Omicron Peak Next Week
(St. Paul, MN) -- A model developed by Mayo Clinic predicts that Minnesota's surge of omicron cases will peak next week. The model shows that the fifth wave of the pandemic will peak next Wednesday, then cases will drop off [...]
Mankato Salvation Army is still short of 2021 Christmas Campaign Goal
Mankato Salvation Army is still short of 2021 Christmas Campaign Goal Now just $30,000 shy of its goal, The Salvation Army keeps hope alive MANKATO, Minn. – The community continues to step up in amazing ways. Bringing the total to [...]
Mankato Man Arrested After Leading Authorities on Chase
The Nicollet County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop at 4 x 4 truck & Auto Parts located in Winnebago. The vehicle was a 2003 blue Jeep liberty sport-utility vehicle registered to a party out of Grenada, Minnesota. The Jeep [...]
Share Your Perspectives About Agriculture in Minnesota
The State of Ag Survey, created in partnership with Minnesota State University, Mankato, has been rolled out. If your business or organization is directly or indirectly working in or near the food or agriculture industry, please complete the survey today! [...]
MnDOT, MDA to host virtual public session on Clean Fuel Standard
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host a public session to explore ways to reduce the impacts of climate change through a Minnesota Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). In October 2021, the Walz [...]
School Board Announces Appointment of New Member
The Mankato Area School Board has selected Bukata Hayes to fill the open seat as a result of Darren Wacker’s resignation in December. Hayes is a long-time Mankato resident and community leader, currently serving as the Vice President of Racial [...]
