Nikki Hallman

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South Central Community College president leaving

Aug 20, 2024 | keyc.com | Nikki Hallman

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - After spending over a decade serving at South Central Community College, Dr Annette Parker will begin her final year as the school’s President. Dr Parker has spent many years in education. Not only was she earning degrees, but she began teaching as well. From Michigan, to Kentucky and eventually Minnesota.
FEMA hiring multiple positions

Aug 19, 2024 | keyc.com | Nikki Hallman

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - FEMA is hiring Minnesota residents to support recovery efforts after last summer’s floodingFEMA is accepting applications for 27 positions in Mankato, Bloomington, Rochester and Duluth. All applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, and possess a high school diploma or GED. The job includes offering support to survivors, providing federal assistance for those in need, receive training and start a career in the federal government.
Kamp Dels hosts Halloween Weekend

Aug 16, 2024 | keyc.com | Nikki Hallman

Waterville, Minn. (KEYC) - Some like to celebrate holidays early, like Christmas in July. But a local campground makes the best of trick-or-treating in August. Kamp Dels in Waterville is not short of fun. Located just off Lake Sakatah, the campground offers many amenities in addition to cabins and camping, such as mini golf, an arcade, lake equipment and its very own waterpark. But one event every summer captures the attention of many camp-goers: The annual Halloween weekend.
Sibley Park closed for the season

Aug 15, 2024 | keyc.com | Nikki Hallman

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Less than two months after a historic flood, remnants of the damage it caused still remain. Including at one of Mankato’s most prominent parks. What was once a heavily traveled park, is now almost unrecognizable. Roughly two months ago, heavy rainfall and flooding left Sibley Park caked in mud and as you can see, heavy vegetation has grown over. Some clean up has been done, such as clearing debris, the main roadway and parking area.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens in Mankato

Aug 14, 2024 | keyc.com | Nikki Hallman

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Southern Minnesota residents who experienced flood and other storm damage, can now apply in person at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Mankato. FEMA has opened a recovery center at the Blue Earth County Justice Center. Survivors can visit the location 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The state and U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the center to help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance, upload documents answer any questions and person.
Photographer captures veterans and publishes their stories

Aug 12, 2024 | keyc.com | Nikki Hallman

TRUMAN, Minn. (KEYC) - A photojournalist in Truman, took on a photo book project that required interviewing veterans around the area. Years later, he published the book that showcases their stories. Joseph Kreiss, now retired, has dedicated the past nine years to creating his book,‘Portrait of a Veteran: Photo Project.’ This project included the interviews of 88 veterans in Martin and Emmet Counties.
MAC host Sensory Friendly Carnival

Aug 9, 2024 | keyc.com | Nikki Hallman

North Mankato, Minn. (KEYC) - It was a beautiful day to get outside, just in time for the Minnesota Autism Center’s first ever Sensory Friendly Carnival. Friday, Aug. 9, families were welcome to join MAC in North Mankato at a mini carnival in a fun and friendly environment. The center had sensory games like ring toss, an obstacle course, along with other attractions like a duck pond. Popcorn and hotdogs were available for families as well as the most popular attraction, bounce houses.
MAC hosts Sensory Friendly Carnival

Aug 9, 2024 | keyc.com | Nikki Hallman

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - It’s a beautiful day to get outside, just in time for the Minnesota Autism Center’s first ever Sensory Friendly Carnival. Today from 3 to 6:30 p.m. families are welcome to attend the free, fun and friendly event. The center will have sensory games such as a duck pond, a pop-it game and an obstacle course. The Sensory Friendly Carnival will also have face painting, and entertainment. “We have bounce houses, popcorn, hotdogs, um, all sorts of games.
Vietnam war veteran tells story of support from Tim Walz

Aug 8, 2024 | keyc.com | Nikki Hallman

Eagle Lake, Minn. (KEYC) - With Gov. Tim Walz becoming Kamala Harris’ running mate and hitting the national stage, many locals are sharing how they know Walz: the teacher, coach and current governor. For one long-time Eagle Lake resident, a Vietnam war veteran, his story is the Walz he knew as a congressman. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, Veteran Robert Marsh struggled with the aftermath of the Vietnam War. Decades later, then-Rep. Tim Walz helped Marsh receive the benefits he deserved.
United Way hosts Women With Heart

Aug 7, 2024 | keyc.com | Nikki Hallman

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - United Way hosted it’s 15th annual Women With Heart event on Wednesday, Aug. 7. This year the organization focused on spreading kindness. Roughly 700 women attended the luncheon event, supporting United Way and the organizations and initiatives it assists. Over the past 15 years, the non-profit organization -run completely by volunteers- has donated $1.8 million dollars to the Mankato area programs.