Mankato Street Crews Ready to Go
State and local crews are preparing for the winter storm coming into the area this weekend. Mankato streets superintendent Joe Grabianowski says they're ready to go. "Our trucks roll as soon as the snow starts falling," said Grabianowski. "We keep [...]
Rosen Says Bonding Important But Must Be Done Responsibly
State Senator Julie Rosen of Vernon Center says she supports the concept of state bonding. "Bonding is extremely important to the communities of St. James, Vernon Center, Fairmont, and Jackson in all my district, " said Rosen. "It's something I [...]
If You Have To Travel This Weekend, Be Prepared
When winter weather creates travel havoc, authorities recommend if you don't have to travel stay home. But if you have to be on the roadways, Troy Christianson with the Minnesota State Patrol says be prepared. "It's important to have a [...]
Winter Storm Warning Begins at Ten This Morning
The entire area will be under a Winter Storm Warning beginning at ten a.m. this morning and continuing until six p.m. Saturday night. Jacob Beitlich from the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities says the storm will come in [...]
Montgomery Woman Injured in a Thursday Morning Accident
A Montgomery woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Le Sueur County Thursday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says vehicles driven by 62-year-old Kristi Burtzel of Montgomery and 29-year-old Tyler Kispert of Cleveland collided in the intersection of 199th [...]
North Mankato Man Charged After a Burglary Last Sunday
A North Mankato man is facing four offenses after authorities responded to a burglary in progress last Sunday in Mankato. Blue Earth County court records say 26-year-old Mahad Mohamud has been charged with two counts of first-degree burglary and two [...]
Charges Filed Against a Mankato Man Whose Actions Shut Down Highway 22 Last May
Charges have been filed against a Mankato man whose actions closed Highway 22 for a short time last May. Blue Earth County court records say 34-year-old Daniel Devens was charged with theft, two counts of tampering with a motor vehicle [...]
Draheim Says It’s Too Costly To Bond Over Two Billion Dollars
State Senator Rich Draheim of Madison Lake says it's too costly to bond over two billion dollars. That's his reaction to Governor Walz's bonding proposal, which was released over the past week. "We still have to pay this money back. [...]
Winter Storm Watch Goes Into Effect 9 a.m. Friday
The area is under a wind chill advisory this morning. A winter storm watch will go in effect Friday morning at nine a.m. and continue until Saturday evening at six p.m. Joe Calderone is with the National Weather Service in [...]