KEYC-TV (Mankato, MN)

2 days ago | keyc.com | Caitlyn Lorr

This summer season is kicking off with a dangerous heat wave leading to highs in the 90s and heat index values reaching up to 110 at times. Dangerous heat will continue through Sunday before a cold front moves through on Monday leading to more shower and thunderstorm chances and cooler temperatures. An extreme heat warning will be in effect from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening due to the dangerous heat anticipated across the area.

3 days ago | keyc.com | Mitch Keegan

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Due to the heat and humidity this weekend, the Mankato Salvation Army is opening a cooling center. The Mankato Salvation Army, located at 700 South Riverfront Drive, will offer the cooling shelter both Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM. You can access the cooling center by using door E. The Salvation Army normally operates a day shelter Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 but is opening this weekend due to the extreme warm and humid weather expected.

3 days ago | keyc.com | Mitch Keegan

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Heads up, if you are looking to beat the heat at the pool this upcoming weekend in Mankato. Due to a swim meet, Tourtellotte Pool will be closed to the public starting at 1:00 Friday and then fully closed on Saturday and Sunday for the event. Tourtellotte Pool will re-open to the public for its normal hours on Monday. Click here to download the KEYC News Now app or our KEYC First Alert weather app. Copyright 2025 KEYC. All rights reserved.

3 days ago | keyc.com | Mitch Keegan

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The man accused of a fatal stabbing at a Mankato Kwik Trip has been found incompetent to stand trial. Michael Miller, 28, allegedly stabbed 34-year-old Dennis Vosika at the Kwik Trip on Madison Avenue on March 18. Authorities found Vosika unresponsive, and he was pronounced dead with multiple stab wounds. According to court documents, Miller was found incompetent to proceed with the murder case against him due to schizophrenia and intellectual disability.

3 days ago | keyc.com | Caitlyn Lorr

A dangerous heatwave is set to kick off the summer season with sunshine, heat and humidity on the way. We are tracking highs in the low to mid-90s with heat index values likely ranging between 98 and 105 through the weekend. An extreme heat watch has already been issued for both Saturday and Sunday. The heat will hold off one more day despite highs in the mid-80s by this afternoon.