2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (159+ words) MANKATO, Minn. " A new law signed by Governor Tim Walz aims to improve safety for children getting off school buses across Minnesota. The bill, signed March 27, updates existing state rules by requiring drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (216+ words) MANKATO, Minn." " The City of Mankato has approved a new participation agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to bring back the Lights On! MN program. Police officer Colin Johnson said the city originally began full-time participation in the…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (228+ words) MANKATO, Minn. " Major construction projects in 2026 are altering traffic patterns and forcing adjustments to several community events across the Mankato area. The closure of the Veterans Memorial Bridge has already changed the flow between Mankato and North Mankato, and work…...

1+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (198+ words) MANKATO, MN " The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is preparing to launch a new Electronic Licensing System app this spring, aimed at making it easier for hunters and anglers to purchase and manage licenses online. The updated system will allow…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (238+ words) MANKATO, MN" " Farmers and pork industry leaders from across Minnesota are in Mankato this week for the annual Pork Congress, a gathering focused on the current challenges and future direction of the industry. The Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (158+ words) State Patrol Investigating Train'Skid Loader Crash in Blue Earth'Southern Minnesota News BLUE EARTH, MN " The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a crash involving a train and a skid loader in the Faribault County community of Blue Earth. According to the…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (27+ words) Win A Valentine's Day Prize Package'Southern Minnesota News Roses are red, violets are fine'but we've got a Valentine's prize that'll totally outshine!...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (146+ words) MANKATO, Minn. " The Veterans Memorial Bridge in Mankato will close to all traffic beginning Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as crews begin a major reconstruction project expected to last through late fall. The $21.3 million project, led by Ames Construction, Inc., includes replacing the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (184+ words) MANKATO, Minn. (KYSM) " Mankato residents will have the chance to fix broken household items and learn hands-on repair skills at an upcoming free Fix-It Clinic later this month. The clinic will take place Saturday, January 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Mankato…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (102+ words) (Associated Press) " New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar. Federal health officials released the 2025-2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans on Wednesday. The guidelines are required by…...