‘Going backwards is really not an option’: Industry leaders raise concern over COVID-19 flare-ups at bars

Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Jan Malcolm, said Monday around 200 cases of the coronavirus have been linked back to bars in Mankato while 100 cases have been linked to bars in the Twin Cities. 

1 dead, 2 injured after overdosing on counterfeit oxycodone pills in Mankato, Minnesota

One man died, another is in the ICU and a third was injured in Mankato, Minnesota early Thursday morning after overdosing on what authorities believe were counterfeit oxycodone pills. 

Four officers fired guns in deadly Mankato officer-involved shooting

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the officers involved in a deadly encounter with an armed robbery suspect, who shot at law enforcement, in Mankato over the weekend.

1 dies in Mankato apartment fire

One person is dead after a fire broke out at an apartment building early Thursday morning, according to the City of Mankato.

Mankato, Minnesota mother charged with murder in 16-month-old child's death

A Mankato, Minnesota mother is now charged with allegedly killing her 16-month-old child, who was brought to the hospital unresponsive and later died.  

U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn announces he has stage four kidney cancer

U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, who represents southern Minnesota, announced Wednesday that he has had stage four cancer for about one year.

Mankato mother charged after injuries leave 16-month-old on life support with no brain activity

A Mankato, Minnesota mother has been charged after she allegedly seriously injured her 16-month-old child, who is now on life support, according to a Blue Earth County criminal complaint.

Police locate vehicle suspected in Edina hit-and-run that injured teen

Police announced Tuesday that the vehicle believed to be involved in Thursday's hit-and-run in Edina, Minnesota, was located in Mankato.

High school teams get chance to play under bright lights at TCO Stadium

Minnesota football players are getting a huge opportunity this weekend to play games under the bright lights at TCO Stadium in Eagan.

Man in wheelchair honored for helping officer
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An Eagle Lake, Minnesota man was honored for his bravery and quick-thinking when he helped an officer who was being assaulted.�

Mankato man arrested after hit-and-run crash that began over drug dispute
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A Mankato, Minnesota, man was arrested after driving his car into a crowd, injuring 6 people, one critically. The incident reportedly started over a drug dispute.