Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ending his re-election bid. In a statement, Walz said he came to the decision after reflection with his family and team over the holidays. This [...]

Nicollet County Health and Human Services will be distributing free radon test kits in recognition of Radon Action Month, beginning January 5, 2026. Residents may pick up a kit at [...]

Blue Earth County is replacing the County Road 9 bridge that formerly crossed over the Blue Earth River near the Rapidan Dam in Rapidan Township, MN. The public is invited [...]

Beginning at 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 29 Mankato will be in a snow emergency until 8 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 30. During a snow emergency, there is no parking on City [...]

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved six grants totaling $99,865 to support economic development initiatives in SMIF’s 20-county region. The Economic Development Grant program supports initiatives which enable communities to create more prosperous local economies by growing economic development and entrepreneurship initiatives. [...]

Mankato Public Safety has been notified that agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are working in Mankato. These agents have presented valid law enforcement credentials. Mankato Public [...]

Question: I know you were talking about winter safety tips in your last article. Can you go over the items a person should have in their vehicle when traveling in [...]

The iconic Red Kettle Campaign launched its Match Days Challenge with tremendous momentum, raising $8,000 on Day 1. While severe winter weather slowed progress on Day 2, resulting in less [...]

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved $300,000 to support 14 capital projects in small towns under 10,000 through the Taylor Rural Improvements Grant. Each project provides essential services to underserved populations in the community. This [...]