Top MN analyst on what a Biden candidacy means for Sen Klobuchar
Former Vice President Joe Biden announced this morning he's running for president. In many polls, Biden is the frontrunner in a crowded field of Democrats--including Minnesota's U-S Senator Amy Klobuchar. [...]
MN House approves paid sick time, family medical leave provision
All Minnesota workers could have up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year to care for themselves or a loved one -- plus the state would set up [...]
Higher Ed. Bill Passes Senate, Frentz Votes No
The Minnesota Senate last night (Wed) passed a 3.3-billion-dollar higher education budget bill with a 100-million-dollar increase in funding for public colleges and universities. Lead author, Plymouth Republican Paul Anderson [...]
Super weed that attacks crops makes new inroads in Minnesota
Minnesota agriculture officials say a super weed that can devastate corn and soybean crops has made new incursions into the state by way of livestock feed. The Minnesota Department of [...]
Minnesota grades well in clean air report
Minnesota did well in this year's EPA "State of the Air" report. Robert Moffitt with the American Lung Association in Minnesota says every county in the state was in full [...]
Mankato Selects Superintendent Finalists
First-round interviews for Superintendent of Mankato Area Public Schools are complete. The following candidates will move forward as finalists: Scott Hare on Monday (April 29); Paul Peterson on Tuesday [...]
Gov. Walz Order Flags at Half-Staff For Fallen Conservation Officer
In honor and remembrance of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown [...]
Mankato Go Red For Women Luncheon is May 9
The annual Go Red For Women luncheon takes place on Thursday, May 9 from 11:15-1:15 at the Country Inn and Suites in Mankato. The event features a heart-healthy lunch, educational [...]
Man Dies in Tractor Rollover in Le Sueur County
A 70-year-old Le Sueur County man died Wednesday morning following a tractor rollover. The sheriff's office says it happened in Lexington Township around 9:40 Wednesday morning. Joseph Schatz was trapped [...]