Greater Mankato Growth Announces Mankato and Blue Earth County Candidate Forums
Greater Mankato Growth is pleased to announce its final set of candidate forums this election season for the city of Mankato Mayor and City Council, and the Blue Earth County Commission. These forums provide an opportunity for meaningful exchange between [...]
Mail Ballots Distributed and Absentee Voting Available for Upcoming General Election
Mail ballots for the November 8, 2022 General Election have been sent to residents in cities and townships throughout Blue Earth County. Ballots for the election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 8, are expected to arrive in the [...]
City of North Mankato to Hold Public Engagement Sessions
The City of North Mankato will be hosting two in-person “Brewing New Ideas” public engagement sessions this fall to receive big ideas and public input regarding opportunities in North Mankato. The public is invited to attend either Brewing New Ideas [...]
Some businesses could see decrease in work-comp premiums
For the seventh-straight year, the state Commerce Department has approved decreases in premiums that some Minnesota businesses pay for work-comp insurance. Deputy Commissioner Julia Dreier says: "It's really because of the good work that businesses are doing.... Businesses in Minnesota,... [...]
Nearly $3 Million for School Bus Stop Arm Cameras
The state Department of Traffic Safety is rolling out another round of grants for school bus stop arm camera systems. Spokesman Mike Hanson says this latest round of funding 2.9 million dollars to 21 schools and transportation companies around Minnesota: [...]
Expanded Grants Bring Locally Grown Food to Schools
School districts across the state can now apply for funding to increase their purchase of fresh, locally grown, nutritious foods in school meal programs. Emily Mehr(Mayor), is with the Minnesota Department of Ag: "We actually have about $3.5 million available [...]
MN air travel expert on Biden’s call for more transparent pricing
The White House is proposing rules to make airline fees more transparent. A new plan from the Biden administration would require airlines and travel agencies online to disclose fees for seat selection, checked baggage, and other add-ons. Kyle Potter with [...]
Cold weather Rule goes into effect in October 1st
CenterPoint Energy is reminding its customers about Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule which goes into effect soon. "You know the the temperatures are starting to drop people are starting to turn on their furnaces and the cold weather rule in Minnesota [...]
Teens Could Face Charges For Having Gun At Mankato Mall
(Mankato, MN) -- Several teens could face charges after police say one of them pulled gun at a mall in Mankato. Mankato Public Safety says five teens that are all 16 and 17 years old were at the food court [...]