The Latest Breaking News from Mankato

I love the stillness of a forest. The quiet respite of the aspens quaking in the wind. A rustle of hooves of deer, elk, or moose on the forest's floor. As well as the almost-unnoticeable crack of a twig when a mountain lion is around. So I get why folks…

Governor Tim Walz's nostalgic return to Mankato for a football game and hunting trip, reconnecting with his past and engaging voters.

The year is 2035 and debate is raging at the Capitol in St. Paul about where to place a gaggle of bronze statues lawmakers commissioned to "commemorate" the transition in Minnesota between two major epochs, the Pre-Invasive Carp Period, otherwise commonly referred to as the "fun" time of human existence…

MANKATO, Minn. — Congratulations on setting a goal to run a long-distance race. You've just joined a group of more than 60 million people in the U.S. who participate in organized runs and races. Running doesn't require much gear, but well-fitting, running-specific shoes are a must.

MANKATO, Minn. — You've thought about it for years. You've dreamed of crossing the finish line. It's on your bucket list, or maybe it's become a tradition. You've registered for a long-distance race like a 5K, 10K, half-marathon or marathon. So now's the time to plan and prepare for your…

MINNEAPOLIS — Prayers and grit kept a team of Dakota riders going through two snowstorms and long, frigid days on horses this month, through South Dakota and southern Minnesota to reach Mankato on Dec. 26 — to mark the 160th anniversary of the largest mass execution in American history, and…

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twin Cities' southern suburbs and rolling rural communities that stretch toward Mankato have become a key front in the nationwide battle for control of Congress.

The apartment where the incident occurred is just northwest of the medical facility

MANKATO, Minn. — Are we out of the woods with COVID-19? Have we reached the endemic stage? Should we adopt the mindset that the virus is just a part of our lives now and carry on as usual?