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Oct 22, 2024 | 
msn.com | Kendall Larson
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Kendall Larson
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
kfyrtv.com | Kendall Larson |Mitch Keegan
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners has voted to remove the historic Rapidan Dam. In their vote, the board asked county staff members to begin exploring options for the removal of the historic dam that failed on June 24 following heavy rain. The board also asked staff to look into the removal and replacement of the County Road 9 bridge just behind the dam. The bridge has been closed since the failure of the dam.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
keyc.com | Kendall Larson
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A Mankato man was sentenced to a Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud after almost a year since the case was filed. John Robert Olson was sentenced Tuesday, August 20 for the assault on his ex-girlfriend. The sentencing focused on three felony charges: 1st degree sexual assault, 1st degree assault and violating a no contact order. He was sentenced to 30 years for 1st degree criminal sexual conduct of which he has a 361-day credit already.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
keyc.com | Kendall Larson
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Bethany Lutheran College was the place to be Wednesday afternoon to learn about volunteering and the organizations that coordinate those efforts. “So, this is a great way for our young professionals and all the folks in the Mankato area to connect with nonprofits and see how they can and volunteer and engage with the community.”Greater Mankato Growth hosted the event and got over 30 organizations to attend and share what they do.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
keyc.com | Kendall Larson
BLUE EARTH COUNTY, Minn. (KEYC) - Blue Earth County officials met with Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management in a work session to learn more about their options concerning the Rapidan Dam and County Highway Bridge 9. “The bridge is somewhat on a separate track, but it’s dependent on the decision of the dam, because the bridge has to be designed to span a river channel,” BEC Public Works Director Ryan Thilges said.
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Aug 10, 2024 | 
keyc.com | Kendall Larson
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The North Mankato American Legion Post 518′s Mini VetsFest is about supporting veterans and enjoying live music. The event is part of a larger whole started by Pat McLaughlin 12 years ago. “So my band started going over to the VA Minneapolis Medical Center. We played for the guys in community living, and we saw some amazing things when some of these guys that were shut-ins were exposed to live music,” band leader Pat Mclaughlin said.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
keyc.com | Kendall Larson
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - This week’s pick of the litter is Lola. Lola is considered a terrier or pit bull mix. Lola is 10 years old, but she has energy for days. Lola is deaf and has been since birth. She would do well with another dog that can handle high energy, but Lola does not like cats. Lola is looking for a family that will take on lots of adventurers. Anyone looking to adopt Lola can visit the BENCHS website or call (507) 625-6373.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
keyc.com | Kendall Larson
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The North Mankato American Legion Post 518 is once again hosting its Mini VetsFest. The free event held at Post 518′s Legion will have live music performed by the Pat McLaughlin Band with plenty of food, drinks and family activities. Donations made at the event sponsor musician visits to VA rest homes and hospitals. “You would, you would not believe what music can do for somebody that’s very depressed.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
keyc.com | Kendall Larson |Jacob Kappenman
WATERVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - The Small Business Administration opened a location in Waterville last week on Main Street. They provide financial assistance not only to businesses but also homeowners, renters and nonprofits. “So a lot of people get the name confused. Do not be confused. In times of disasters, we are able to help individuals as well recover from the storms that happened,” SBA Public Affairs Specialist Tauheedah Mateen said.
