‘Mass casualty event’ stopped by St. Peter Police after shoplifting arrest
A man arrested for shoplifting from a Mankato business led authorities to discover a stash of guns and information that authorities believe were plans for a "mass casualty" attack within the next 24 hours.
Feds target 12 Mankato students, universities alert of visa status changes
Federal authorities have canceled the visa status of a dozen students at Minnesota State University, Mankato - a figure that is more than double the number first reported, as state universities have pledged to alert students if their status changes and connect them with legal assistance.
Mankato student detained by ICE over Palestinian support, lawsuit claims
A Minnesota State University Mankato international student detained by ICE in March says the Department of Homeland Security pulled his student immigration status for supporting Palestine.
Former MN teacher gets 6 years in prison for child sex abuse material distribution
Federal prosecutors announced the conviction and sentencing of a Mankato man who used to work as a teacher after he shared images and videos of children being sexually abused.
5 Mankato students may face deportation after DHS decision
Five Minnesota State-Mankato international students could face deportation after the university president says DHS apparently cancelled their student status.
82-year-old man killed in rural Mankato farming accident
Authorities say an 82-year-old man is dead after being run over by his own tractor in his yard on Monday in rural Mankato.
Mankato student detained by ICE, officials say
Minnesota State University-Mankato officials announced on Monday one of its international students was detained by ICE over the weekend.
Suspect in Mankato Kwik Trip murder accused of stabbing victim 43 times
A 28-year-old Mankato man is accused of stabbing a worker 43 times at a Mankato Kwik Trip on Tuesday, according to charges filed in Blue Earth County Court.
Kwik Trip worker killed in Mankato stabbing, suspect arrested
A suspect has been arrested after police say a Kwik Trip clerk was killed in an apparent stabbing at a Mankato store on Tuesday.
Mankato’s first-ever Restaurant Week starts Feb. 17
Eighteen local restaurants in the Greater Mankato Area are participating in the city’s first-ever Restaurant Week. Restaurants will offer specials and pre-fixe menus from Feb. 17-23. Participating restaurants include Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar, Number 4 Steakhouse, Pagliai’s Pizza and Tav on the Ave.
Bridge near Rapidan Dam demolished
The bridge that runs over the Blue Earth River near the Rapidan Dam was demolished on Wednesday, following last summer's breach that eroded the bridge's foundation.
Family files lawsuit over teen killed in landslide at Minneopa State Park
A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the State of Minnesota after their teen son was killed in a landslide at Minneopa State Park in Blue Earth County in 2023.
Mankato teen still missing after escaping authorities in Chaska
A teen boy who escaped authorities in Chaska on Sunday is still on the run, Blue Earth County authorities say.
Bob Dylan returning to Minnesota for his first show in 6 years
For the first time in six years, Bob Dylan is set to return to Minnesota to play a concert this April.
Gov. Walz unveils $887 million infrastructure plan at Rapidan Dam
Governor Tim Walz unveiled his proposed 2025 infrastructure plan on Thursday that includes $887 million for projects that “protect Minnesota’s drinking water, keep communities safe, and support housing development."
Mankato East at Northfield boy’s hockey: How to watch
Northfield hosts Mankato East in this week's FOX 9 Game of the Week.
New MLK documentary tells story of icon’s 1961 visit to Mankato
On Nov. 21, 1961, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. flew to Mankato to spread his vision of freedom, justice and equality for all across the U.S., and the trip is the focus of a new documentary.
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Bridge by Rapidan Dam being demolished [RAW]
The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota suffered a partial failure due to flooding on the Blue Earth River in June of 2024. Officials previously said there was concern about the County Road 9 bridge, located just south of the dam, due to erosion. SkyFOX captured crews working to demolish the bridge on Jan. 7, 2025.
Mankato West hockey team’s stolen stick bag recovered by police
Authorities say that an officer on patrol saw a man walking around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday with a few of the items.
Mankato West hockey team’s stick bag stolen at Duluth tournament
The Mankato West varsity hockey team was unable to play its Saturday game at a weekend tournament in Duluth after the team’s stick bag was stolen.