Minnesota same-sex marriage milestone
Minnesota's Jack Baker and Michael McConnell married in 1971, becoming the first same-sex couple to legally tie the knot, but it wasn't so simple: Blue Earth County initially issued the certificate of marriage, but refused to record it, saying it was defective ? setting off a legal battle that wasn?t settled until 2018.
Minnesota's Jack Baker and Michael McConnell married in 1971, becoming the first same-sex couple to legally tie the knot, but it wasn't so simple: Blue Earth County initially issued the certificate of marriage, but refused to record it, saying it was defective ? setting off a legal battle that wasn?t settled until 2018.
Abandoned vehicle leads deputies to homicide scene in southern MN
A car left abandoned near a golf course led deputies to the discovery of a homicide scene in Mapleton.
A car left abandoned near a golf course led deputies to the discovery of a homicide scene in Mapleton.
Mankato convicted rapist tries to walk out of the courtroom during sentencing
The man convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Mankato was sentenced to prison on Monday, nearly ten years after the attack.
The man convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Mankato was sentenced to prison on Monday, nearly ten years after the attack.
Victim confronts rapist in court
A woman who was sexually assaulted as a child in Mankato, Minn. confronted her attacker in court on Monday, letting him know how his actions affected her life.
A woman who was sexually assaulted as a child in Mankato, Minn. confronted her attacker in court on Monday, letting him know how his actions affected her life.
Rape survivor shares story of attack, trial and future with suspect due for sentencing
Chloe Taber, 24, is sharing her survival story 10 years after being sexually assaulted by a stranger who had broken in through her bedroom window. She was 14 at the time.
Chloe Taber, 24, is sharing her survival story 10 years after being sexually assaulted by a stranger who had broken in through her bedroom window. She was 14 at the time.
Several MN cities rank in top 100 on Best Places to Live ranking
Five Minnesota cities rank in the top 100 on U.S. News and World Report's Best Places to Live in 2025-26 ranking.
Five Minnesota cities rank in the top 100 on U.S. News and World Report's Best Places to Live in 2025-26 ranking.
Minnesota’s international college students wrap up challenging year
A tumultuous school year at Minnesota’s colleges and universities is ending with annual graduation ceremonies. The state has had dozens of international students face uncertainty over new immigration policies that included the termination of their study authorization in the United States.
A tumultuous school year at Minnesota’s colleges and universities is ending with annual graduation ceremonies. The state has had dozens of international students face uncertainty over new immigration policies that included the termination of their study authorization in the United States.
Detained Mankato student freed from ICE custody after court ruling
He fought the detainment, saying that he was arrested out of "retaliation" for his support of "Palestinian human rights."
He fought the detainment, saying that he was arrested out of "retaliation" for his support of "Palestinian human rights."
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bridge near Rapidan Dam demolished
Multiple explosions demolished the County Road 9 bridge near the Rapidan Dam after last summer's breach that led to the dam's partial failure.
Multiple explosions demolished the County Road 9 bridge near the Rapidan Dam after last summer's breach that led to the dam's partial failure.