3rd Ave. and Chestnut St. closure extended
Seth T2026-08-21T09:22:10-05:00The closure of the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Chestnut Street has been delayed. The intersection will now close Friday, August 21, at 7 a.m. for utility work and is [...]
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Recent Jail Roster Scam
Seth T2026-08-21T08:52:47-05:00Reports were made that state once someone new is added to the Brown County Jail Roster, that their parents or family members are called and the scammer asks for money. [...]
Mankato West and East Rank Among Minnesota’s Top Public High Schools
Seth T2026-08-20T08:58:02-05:00Mankato West High School and Mankato East High School have been recognized among Minnesota’s top public high schools in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. [...]
MnDOT to host public open house Sept. 2 for Highway 169 Revitalization project
Seth T2026-08-20T08:54:43-05:00The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a public open house on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Spring Lake Park Warming House/Swim Facility (641 Webster [...]
Mankato Public Safety Investigating Deceased Person found near South Second Street
Seth T2026-08-19T12:42:09-05:00Mankato Public Safety is investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in an alleyway south of 418 South Second Street this morning. Public Safety responded to the [...]
North Mankato Fire Department responds to structure fire on Belgrade Avenue
Seth T2026-08-19T08:42:33-05:00At approximately 8:13 p.m. on August 18, 2026, the North Mankato Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 512 Belgrade Avenue. The initial report indicated that smoke [...]
33 Minnesota communities receive grants to plant thousands of trees
Seth T2026-08-18T14:33:39-05:00The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has awarded nearly $5 million in Community Tree Planting Grants to 33 communities across the state. Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature, the grant [...]
City of Owatonna announces new direction for communications department
Seth T2026-08-18T09:06:02-05:00The City of Owatonna has selected Annie Harman to serve as its Communications Specialist, a newly reconfigured position designed to strengthen communication both within the organizations and between the City [...]
Inventory Hits Seven-Year High as Minnesota’s Housing Market Trends Toward Balance
Seth T2026-08-18T09:02:35-05:00New listings rose 9.1% statewide and 8.0% in the Twin Cities metro Pending sales increased 2.7% statewide and 3.0% in the metro The median sales price was up 2.7% statewide [...]
Ask A Trooper – Proper Turning
Seth T2026-08-17T14:17:39-05:00Question: Can you talk about how people need to make proper turns? I see a lot of unsafe maneuvers when it comes to turning. Answer: Drivers who turn improperly cause [...]
