'We're coming back': Walz optimistic in 3rd State of the State address

In his third State of the State address Sunday evening, Gov. Tim Walz outlined the sacrifices Minnesotans have made over the last year during the COVID-19 pandemic while pointing to brighter days ahead.

3 Minnesota teams heading to Men's NCAA Frozen Four

Three of the final four NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament teams will be from the state of Minnesota, and the state was one win away from having all four.

Snow totals: Mankato gets foot of snow during spring snow storm

Parts of the state got a spring snow day Monday, with up to a foot of snow falling in southern Minnesota and 2-5 inches in the Twin Cities metro. 

Patients get COVID-19 vaccine at Minnesota Hy-Vee again after receiving incorrectly diluted doses

Sixty-two people came into the Hy-Vee on Riverfront Drive in Mankato, Minnesota to receive their Pfizer vaccine, but the doses were mixed with water instead of the saline mix they came with.

Investigation underway after woman dies in Blue Earth County Jail

An investigation is underway to determine what caused the death of a 60-year-old woman who had been booked into Blue Earth County Jail for drunk driving.

Minnesota elections officials start processing absentee ballots

Counties across Minnesota are getting ready to process absentee ballots on Election Day. With more than a million absentee ballots requested this year, processing all of them is a going to be a challenge.

COVID-19 saliva testing site to open Friday in Mankato, Minnesota

Minnesota announced it will open a COVID-19 saliva testing site Friday in Mankato. It will be the fifth saliva testing location in the state, offering free tests to any Minnesotan who believes they need to be tested.

Mankato Halloween company offers to pay for hotel stay, in desperate need of staff

Despite so many Minnesotans being out of work from the pandemic, a Mankato Halloween costume business is having a hard time finding people to fill positions this fall.

President Trump to talk jobs, economy at campaign stop in Mankato, Minnesota Monday

With just 78 days until voters head to the polls, President Donald Trump is beginning this week with a visit to four battleground states, starting in Minnesota. 

Public pool in North Mankato closed due to possible COVID-19 exposure

The Spring Lake Park Swim Facility in North Mankato, Minnesota is closed due to a possible COVID-19 exposure, involving at least one employee, according to the City of North Mankato.

NWS determines EF-0 tornado touched down near North Mankato on Saturday

The National Weather Service determined an EF-0 tornado touched down outside of North Mankato on Saturday, according to the damage survey released Monday.

Crews confirm tornado touched down near North Mankato on Saturday

Survey teams confirmed Sunday that damage near North Mankato was caused by a tornado, as storms pushed through the state on Saturday.