‘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
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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
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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.

WATCH: Co. Road 9 bridge by Rapidan Dam demolished
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Blue Earth County officials shared footage of the County Road 9 bridge demolition on Wednesday. The bridge was set to be replaced after the nearby Rapidam Dam was breached in June 2024. The rushing water destroyed an Xcel Energy substation and caused a home along the bank to fall into the river. The nearby Dam Store was also demolished.

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.

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."

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.