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AG Update from this morning!
10/31/2025

AG Update from this morning!

Weekly update on what's happening in Agriculture in Minnesota in partnership with the MDA.

AG/Farm Update...The Green Fertilizer Grant Program.
10/21/2025

AG/Farm Update...The Green Fertilizer Grant Program.

Weekly update on what's happening in Agriculture in Minnesota in partnership with the MDA.

Authorities Investigating Infant’s Death in Mankato
10/02/2025

Authorities Investigating Infant’s Death in Mankato

MANKATO, MN – Authorities are investigating after an infant was found unresponsive in a Mankato home Wednesday...

New Wrestling Facility Breaks Ground in Mankato
09/30/2025

New Wrestling Facility Breaks Ground in Mankato

MANKATO, MN – A new chapter is underway for wrestlers in the Mankato area. Wrestling Brotherhood, formerly...

09/30/2025

Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday, October 5th! 🚒🚒🚒

Man Dead After Rural Alden Shooting; Authorities Say No Ongoing Threat
09/26/2025

Man Dead After Rural Alden Shooting; Authorities Say No Ongoing Threat

ALDEN, MN – A 45-year-old man is dead following a shooting Wednesday evening in rural Alden, according...

Here's your chance to win tickets to see the Minnesota Vikings!Check out our updates the day after each game!
09/26/2025

Here's your chance to win tickets to see the Minnesota Vikings!
Check out our updates the day after each game!

Minnesota Vikings Football is back… Be listening for our Vikings updates the day after each game in...

MSU Announces $60 Million ‘Future State’ Stadium Project, Opening in 2029
09/25/2025

MSU Announces $60 Million ‘Future State’ Stadium Project, Opening in 2029

MANKATO, MN – Minnesota State University is set to undergo a major transformation with plans for a...

Highway 60 Reconstruction in Lake Crystal Nears Completion
09/23/2025

Highway 60 Reconstruction in Lake Crystal Nears Completion

MANKATO, MN — After months of construction, the Highway 60 reconstruction project in Lake Crystal is almost...

North Mankato Pool Faces Major Repairs After Flood Damage
09/18/2025

North Mankato Pool Faces Major Repairs After Flood Damage

MANKATO, MN – North Mankato’s city pool is facing costly repairs after last year’s flooding caused significant...

Mankato Leaders Push for State Funding to Build New Airport Control Tower
09/18/2025

Mankato Leaders Push for State Funding to Build New Airport Control Tower

MANKATO, MN – Nearly two months after the state legislature approved a $700 million bonding bill, local...

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