KEYC-TV (Mankato, MN)

KEYC-TV is a television station affiliated with CBS, FOX, and Circle, catering to viewers in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. It began broadcasting on October 5, 1960, originally as an NBC affiliate, and switched to CBS in 1961. In July 2007, KEYC expanded its offerings by adding FOX on channel 12-2. CBS programming can be watched on channel 12-1 through over-the-air broadcasts. Additionally, on October 6, 2022, KEYC introduced Circle programming on channel 12-3.

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Amazon Distribution Center coming to North Mankato

1 day ago | keyc.com | Aaron Stuve

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -Another addition to the area’s industrial sector, construction is underway on an Amazon distribution center in North Mankato’s north industrial district. The 60-thousand square foot facility will act as the final stop for packages being delivered to the Mankato area, what is known as a “last mile center”. This Amazon distribution center coming to North Mankato is smaller compared to other Amazon facilities.
Gustavus Adolphus College unveils new solar array

2 days ago | keyc.com | Aaron Stuve

ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) -In celebration of Earth Day Gustavus Adolphus College officially opened their new solar array TuesdayThe 1.1 megawatt array has been in the works since 2019, and will provide around 10-percent of the campus’ power, the equivalent to powering the campus’ two largest residential halls on its own. Gustavus previously had some solar panels helping out with power, but the new field is 25-times larger than the college’s other installations.
Greenseam hosting international hiring event

2 days ago | keyc.com | Aaron Stuve

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Greenseam is hosting a hiring workshop in Mankato focused on recruiting international students and workers. The workshop titled “Global Workforce Opportunities” is an event open to local businesses and hiring managers and aims to make it easier to hire international workers. Organizers of the event say that international workers are an often overlooked community in the local area, and want to express how important they can be for local businesses.
Local store affected by tariffs on imported goods

3 days ago | keyc.com | Aaron Stuve

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The Trump Administration’s tariffs on international trade have put markets in flux, with particular movement with Asian trade partners. Seoul Foods in North Mankato is an Asian import grocery store that only opened four months ago. The store is owned by Yella Hensley and his wife Sook, and their entire business is taking imported goods to the local level, meaning it’s impossible for them to escape the tariffs.
MSU hosts planetarium to discuss indigenous star beliefs

6 days ago | keyc.com | Aaron Stuve

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -A chance to recontextualize the familiar, MSU Mankato hosted a traveling planetarium Friday to teach about interpretations of the night sky that come from local indigenous cultures. “This could be the inspiration for some kids to go on into a lifelong interest and even a career in STEM, in physics, in astronomy,” said the Bell Museum’s Hugh Gabriel.
A nice start to the weekend, rain possible late Sunday

6 days ago | keyc.com | Shawn Cable

Friday is a bit cooler behind the cold front that brought scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain to much of the region yesterday afternoon and night. Now it’s time to look forward to the Easter weekend and, generally, the weather’s going to be very nice. Saturday will be mostly sunny with just a light breeze and highs in the mid 50s.
Easter Bunny will have a quiet weekend for hiding Easter Eggs, rain returns Sunday afternoon

6 days ago | keyc.com | Caitlyn Lorr

Following a round of active weather on Thursday, Easter Weekend will be on the quieter and mild side with rain chances holding off until Sunday afternoon. We are looking at relatively quiet conditions throughout today with mostly cloudy skies sticking around; however, pockets of sunshine are anticipated at times.
Rural New Ulm home damaged by fire

6 days ago | keyc.com | Mitch Keegan

NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) - No one was injured as a rural New Ulm home is damaged by fire Thursday morning. The New Ulm Fire Department was called just after 11 AM to the home at 58608 County Road 21 in Lafayette Township. According to the New Ulm Fire Department, when firefighters arrived, the north side of the house was fully engulfed, and the fire was extending to the inside of the home. One person was able to get out of the home. No injuries were reported.
Amy Klobuchar visits VINE in Mankato

1 week ago | keyc.com | Aaron Stuve

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -An opportunity to meet and share concerns, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D - Minnesota) paid a visit to VINE Faith in Action in Mankato Thursday. The visit is a part of Klobuchar’s ongoing tour of 19 southern Minnesota counties. VINE often hosts legislators looking to make contact with the local community, and is often a crucial access point to what hosts said is one of the most politically active demographics.
Dept. of Homeland Security responds to MSU International student record deletion

1 week ago | keyc.com | Mitch Keegan

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - After multiple attempts in recent weeks, a senior Department of Homeland Security official has responded to KEYC News Now’s request for comment following the deletion of five Minnesota State University Mankato students’ records from the student exchange visitor information system. In a statement, DHS says Homeland Security conducts regular reviews of student visa holders’ records to ensure they remain in compliance with the program requirements.