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City HallNorth Mankato's council is ready to propose a 2.75% property tax rate increase for 2027If you own a home in North Mankato, here's your 2027 number. The council is prepared to propose a 2.75% rate increase. The 2027 levy would be $11,521,700, up $1,294,700, or 12.66%, from 2026. Finance Director Jessica Ryan wrote that it's important to distinguish between the levy increase and the tax-rate increase, and she pointed to the city's growing tax base.Tuesday’s editionRead DevelopmentA Texas Roadhouse could be coming to Mankato, and the city reviews the plans todayIf you've been waiting on a Texas Roadhouse here, there's movement. Minneapolis developer TOLD Development has filed plans for an 11,000-square-foot restaurant and bar at 1550 and 1560 Interlachen Drive, near Highway 14 and Victory Drive. The city's Site Plan and Traffic Advisory Review Committee is scheduled to review them Tuesday, Nov. 3.Tuesday’s editionRead Mavericks HockeyMSU men's hockey ties Lake Superior State 2-2, and the Lakers take the shootout pointIf you caught Saturday night's game, the Mavericks and Lake Superior State finished in a 2-2 tie, and the Lakers took the second point in a shootout. It was the second game of the series. Both games count in the CCHA conference standings.Monday’s editionRead

Around Mankato

From Ingstad Media, KEYC News Now and 9 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Ingstad Media2 hours ago

    High School Schedule 11/4/26

    Cross Country State Qualifiers Boys Class AAA: Connor Heltemes, Chanhassen; Isaak Feuerhelm, Chanhassen; Logan Anthony, Shakopee; Isaiah Rock, Prior Lake; Ivan Peterson, Chaska; Josh Eickhoff, Chaska Class AA: Jackson Waller, Jordan; Colton Meiseler, Belle Plaine Class A: Griffin Ruiz, Mankato Loyola-Cleveland-St. Clair Girls Class AAA: Rebecca Ross, Chaska; Aveta Chase, Prior Lake Class AA: Kallie […]

  2. KEYC News Now2 hours ago

    2026 General Election: Key results, race recaps and takeaways

    Voters across the area turned out Tuesday to decide critical local, state and federal contests in the 2026 general election.

  3. Southernminn.com3 hours ago

    Clippers take down BOLD to earn return to Section 2A Championship game

    The Cleveland Clipper volleyball team returned to St. Peter H.S. Monday night, the sight where they punched their ticket to state last fall, to take on the BOLD Warriors in

  4. KEYC News Now4 hours ago

    Rain continues through Thursday AM: Improvements by this weekend

    Showers continue through Thursday morning before improvements move in by the weekend.

  5. Radio Mankato4 hours ago

    Blue Earth County Midterm Election Results

    Local Results in Blue Earth County – Vote Totals in Parenthesees County Sheriff Nonpartisan Jeff Wersal (22,710) 99.20% WRITE-IN WRITE-IN (184) 0.80% County Attorney Nonpartisan Pat McDermott (21,844) 99.16% WRITE-IN [...]

  6. Southernminn.com7 hours ago

    SCENE NOVEMBER - Mexican restaurants bring the heat and flavor in Southern Minnesota

    Grab a stein and prepare to toast a perennial autumnal Bavarian tradition right here in Southern Minnesota. Because you don’t have to fly to Munich if you’re hankering to dress up in a dirndl or lederhosen, compete in a stein-holding contest and savor an oversized soft “Brezeln” dipped in coarse brown mustard or cheese while sipping a seasonal brew. Opportunities to indulge in that distinctive Oktoberfest ambience are all around — and probably closer to home than you imagined.

  7. Mankato Free Press8 hours ago

    Mankato East to stage loyal book adaptation of "The Outsiders"

    MANKATO — For lovers of S.E. Hinton’s book “The Outsiders,” you’ll find a loyal stage adaptation put on by Mankato East High School students this weekend.

  8. Mankato Free Press8 hours ago

    April Graff: Cooking with beans is budget-friendly

    Q. I’m looking for ways to save money without sacrificing nutrition. I’m especially interested in budget-friendly protein sources.

  9. Southernminn.com10 hours ago

    Rehnelt wins Kasota mayor race unopposed, City Councilors re-elected

    As the sole candidate in the Kasota mayoral race to succeeed Betty Ingalls, Roger Rehnelt took 96.23% of the vote.

  10. Mankato Free Press11 hours ago

    Hamann unseats Massad as Mankato mayor

    MANKATO — Julie Hamann was elected as Mankato's mayor Tuesday night, defeating two-term incumbent Najwa Massad, who made history in 2018 as the first woman to be elected to the

  11. Mankato Free Press12 hours ago

    Pratt, Frederick, Baker win races for Mankato School Board

    MANKATO — Kari Pratt, Tracy Frederick and Patrick Baker have won their races for Mankato School Board with all precincts reporting.

  12. Mankato Free Press12 hours ago

    Hatanpa, Friend win Mankato council seats

    MANKATO — Minnesota State University Professor Don Friend, who lost narrowly in a Mankato City Council race in 2022, won an even tighter contest Tuesday night.

  13. Southernminn.com12 hours ago

    District 18A swings to DFL control with Hanson victory

    Social worker and counselor Leah Hanson (DFL-Kasota) has flipped District 18A, wresting control of the seat representing Nicollet County in the state legislature from first-term incumbent Erica Schwartz (R-Nicollet).

  14. KEYC News Now12 hours ago

    Meteorologist Daniel Sawicki's 10pm Tuesday Weathercast

    11/03/26: Fog and scattered showers overnight

  15. Southernminn.com13 hours ago

    Aaron Petersen elected Nicollet County Sheriff; Commissioners re-elected

    Incumbent Nicollet County Sheriff Aaron Petersen has been elected to the office after fending off a challenge from Mankato Police Officer Chad Honetschlager.

  16. Mankato Free Press13 hours ago

    North Mankato, Nicollet County races called

    Races in all Nicollet County precincts were called around 10 P.M. on Tuesday.

  17. Mankato Free Press14 hours ago

    Johnson, Finstad locked in tight race for 1st Congressional District

    The seat up for grabs between incumbent Rep. Brad Finstad and Jake Johnson has gathered more attention this year than in previous elections; Finstad had a habit of winning the

  18. Mankato Free Press14 hours ago

    Mankato vigil gathers for peace after chaotic election campaign

    MANKATO — Tired from the recent election cycle, a group of Mankato area residents gathered for prayer and community by candlelight just outside the city of Mankato council chambers Tuesday

  19. Mankato Free Press15 hours ago

    In photos: Election Day

    People at Hillside Church, a polling location in Mankato, talk with election officials to get ballots to vote in the midterms on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Jackson Forderer, Special to The

  20. Minnesota Patch15 hours ago

    Minnesota 1st Congressional District Race 2026: See Live Results In Finstad Vs. Johnson

    Southern Minnesota's seat in Congress is on the ballot tonight. Watch the votes come in as precincts report.

  21. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul15 hours ago

    Minnesota weather: Twin Cities sets daily rainfall record for Nov. 3

    It’s been a wet start to November, and the National Weather Service says the state hit a record for rainfall on Tuesday that had lasted more than five decades.

  22. Voice of Alexandria16 hours ago

    Minnesota House 9B race features Tom Murphy (R) vs. Owen Werner (D)

    (Underwood, MN)-Tom Murphy (R) of Underwood is seeking a third term in the Minnesota House. Murphy has been in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the

  23. Southernminn.com16 hours ago

    St. Peter election judges report high turnout

    While there's no presidential election on the ballot this year, election judges across St. Peter's two precincts reported that turnout this year resembled a general election more than a standard

  24. mn crime16 hours ago

    Stephanie Lynn Puttbrese — Blue Earth County

    Case filing: Drugs - 3rd Degree - Possess - Methamphet/Amphetamine in School/Park/Pub Housing; Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 or paraphernalia residual. Filed 2026-11-03 in Blue Earth County.

  25. mn crime16 hours ago

    Nikolas Richard Pigozzo — Blue Earth County

    Case filing: Threats of Violence-Reckless Disregard Risk; Threats of Violence-Reckless Disregard Risk. Filed 2026-11-03 in Blue Earth County.

  26. Mankato Free Press16 hours ago

    Finances at top of mind for local voters

    MANKATO — Money was the major topic for Mankato-area voters on Tuesday — not enough of it to pay the bills, too much of it stolen by swindlers.

  27. Mankato Free Press19 hours ago

    Voters revived by their chance to decide

    MANKATO — By the end of the 2026 campaign season, the attack ads, political texts and fundraising emails may have seemed as endless as the raindrops falling on south-central Minnesota

  28. Mankato Free Press19 hours ago

    LIVE: Minnesota Statewide Election Results

    Source: watch.vote (function () { if (window.__watchvoteEmbedResize) return; window.__watchvoteEmbedResize = true; window.addEventListener('message', function (event) { var data = event.data || {}; if (data.type !== 'watchvote-embed-resize') return; var height = Math.ceil(Number(data.height)

  29. KEYC News Now19 hours ago

    Local mayoral candidates reflect on campaign trail

    As Election Day rolls on candidates are eagerly awaiting the result of months of work.

  30. KEYC News Now19 hours ago

    Striking a Chord for Mental Health: How 2B Continued Brings Hope and the ‘Legends of the Opry’ to Minnesota

    On In the Spotlight, host Lisa Kaye spoke with Tammy Diehn, founder and executive director of 2B Continued, and Christine Passig, the organization’s media and marketing specialist as well as the Midwest Country Music Association’s 2025 Musician of the Year. The duo discussed their growing community outreach and their upcoming signature fundraiser, Legends of the Opry.

  31. KEYC News Now20 hours ago

    Returning to Nature: How a Historic Minnesota Cemetery Reopened for Green Burials

    On In the Spotlight, host Lisa Kaye sat down with licensed funeral director Joel Rimstad to discuss natural burials and how his business, Ever Green Burial Co., is bringing back a time-honored way of laying loved ones to rest.

  32. Mankato Free Press20 hours ago

    Attorneys dispute whether Wolner violated release terms

    Judge Paul Gunderson had much to detangle Tuesday in Nicollet County District Court in St. Peter for the case of Ryan Wolner and over a dozen charges he faces in

  33. KEYC News Now21 hours ago

    Dreary, showery through Thursday; better weather for the weekend

    Cloudy, dreary and showery weather will continue through Wednesday and probably even into Thursday before we finally get a break from this stubborn storm system.

  34. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul22 hours ago

    Minnesota weather: Rain totals so far from Monday into Election Day

    Widespread rain moved across Minnesota Monday into Tuesday morning, bringing more than 2 inches to parts of northern Minnesota, with additional rain expected through Wednesday.

  35. Marshall Independent23 hours ago

    No. 13 SMSU volleyball closes regular season this weekend against MSU and SCSU

    All notes courtesy of SMSU athletics communications. THIS WEEK The No. 13 ranked SMSU volleyball team concludes conference play this weekend on the road with a pair of matches, both with NSIC Tournament implications. The Mustangs face Minnesota State on Friday at 6 p.m., before concluding regular season action against No. 15 ranked St. Cloud

  36. Ingstad MediaYesterday

    High School Results 11/3/26

    Volleyball Section 2AA Semifinal #2 Belle Plaine 3, #3 LSH 0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-22) *BP-Emma Martin 12 kills; Alaina Johnston 9 kills; LSH-Ashlyn Fischer 8 kills; Giants finish season 24-7. #1 Southwest Christian 3, #4 LCWM 0 (25-19, 27-25, 25-18) *Belle Plaine will face Southwest Christian for the Section 2AA Championship on Thursday at 7:45pm

  37. MSU ReporterYesterday

    Making A Difference Closer To Home – MinnPost Reporter visits MSU class

    By HANNAH STURM You don’t have to go all the way to Washington to make your voice heard. Sometimes, the place to start is a city council meeting. That was one of the points Brian Arola brought to s…

  38. MSU ReporterYesterday

    From momo to matcha: International Festival brings world flavors to Mankato

    By YODAHE KEBEDE Momo, dorayaki and Mango Lassi are among the dishes visitors can try from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Mankato Area International Festival. The festival is a collaboration amon…

  39. KEYC News NowYesterday

    Stoltzman Corridor Study: Phase Two Open House

    Mankato and MAPO seek public comments on Phase two: public input for the Stoltzman Corridor Study

  40. Mankato Free PressYesterday

    Carnegie's next guest turns his sights skyward

    MANKATO — If you read the description of Mike Munson’s music and have a hard time figuring out exactly what’s being said, or if you see a picture of Munson

In brief

The short notes of Daily Mankato’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • LoyolaLoyola Catholic High School sent parents a letter saying its boiler hasn't been turned on.

    Loyola Catholic High School sent parents a letter saying its boiler hasn't been turned on. President Jesse Hicks wrote that neighbor Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership has declined the school's requests to activate it.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Mankato Free Press

  • MSUStudents at Minnesota State are pushing the university to overturn its decision not to renew printmaking professor Edson Rosas's contract.

    Students at Minnesota State are pushing the university to overturn its decision not to renew printmaking professor Edson Rosas's contract. Rosas, hired in 2024, has worked on a series of one-year fixed-term contracts.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Mankato Free Press

  • St. PeterElection judges in St. Peter's two precincts reported turnout that looked more like a general election than a standard midterm.

    Election judges in St. Peter's two precincts reported turnout that looked more like a general election than a standard midterm.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Southernminn.com

  • VolleyballBelle Plaine swept LSH 3-0 in the Section 2AA semifinal, and the Giants finished 24-7.

    Belle Plaine swept LSH 3-0 in the Section 2AA semifinal, and the Giants finished 24-7. Belle Plaine faces Southwest Christian for the section title Thursday at 7:45 p.m. in St. Peter.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Ingstad Media

  • FestivalIf you like to eat your way around the world, the Mankato Area International Festival runs 11 a.m.

    If you like to eat your way around the world, the Mankato Area International Festival runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15. Momo, dorayaki and Mango Lassi are among the dishes, and tickets are sold on the main and second floors of the CSU.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: MSU Reporter

  • Election DayIf you're voting today, check your registration at MNVotes.gov first, then find your polling place and a sample ballot.

    If you're voting today, check your registration at MNVotes.gov first, then find your polling place and a sample ballot. Early voting in Blue Earth County closed at 5 p.m. Monday, and deputy county administrator Michael Stalberger said unregistered voters need proof of identity and address.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: KEYC News Now

  • FootballTop-seeded Mankato West beat Chanhassen 28-6 in the Section 2AAAAA semifinals Saturday.

    Top-seeded Mankato West beat Chanhassen 28-6 in the Section 2AAAAA semifinals Saturday. Next up is Waconia, which edged Chaska 21-20, Fri., Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at Mankato West High School.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: Mankato Free Press, Ingstad Media, Mankato events calendar

  • Bakers SquareMankato's Bakers Square at Madison Avenue and Highway 22 abruptly closed Sunday night after 34 years.

    Mankato's Bakers Square at Madison Avenue and Highway 22 abruptly closed Sunday night after 34 years. A note on the door says the location is permanently closed, and an attempt to reach the chain's corporate offices was unsuccessful.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: Mankato Free Press

  • Youth HealthThe Youth Mental Health Navigator program is expanding across four southern Minnesota counties to help families find behavioral health care for kids.

    The Youth Mental Health Navigator program is expanding across four southern Minnesota counties to help families find behavioral health care for kids. It began in late 2021 as a pilot between Greater Mankato Area United Way and Mankato Area Public Schools.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: KEYC News Now

  • MSU CutsA printmaking club is campaigning to save associate professor Edson Rosas's job at Minnesota State, Mankato.

    A printmaking club is campaigning to save associate professor Edson Rosas's job at Minnesota State, Mankato. His position is one of four fiscal year 2028 positions the university decided to hold or suspend as it fights a $22 million deficit.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: KEYC News Now