Greater Minnesota
A small Minnesota city rolled out the red carpet for jobs in cannabis growing
An entrepreneur wants to put up to $10 million toward a new kind of ag business, transforming a former Green Giant cannery to grow cannabis.
December 20, 2024
News & Politics
There’s little evidence mail service has improved in Minnesota as holidays approach
The Postal Service has been plagued by financial and staffing issues. Service reports show mail is being delivered on time less often than a year ago.
December 19, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Adam Fravel gets life in prison for murder of Winona’s Madeline Kingsbury
He was convicted last month of four counts of murder for killing Kingsbury, the mother of his young children, and hiding her body in a rural area.
December 17, 2024
Greater Minnesota
After problems with health care access, Albert Lea residents are getting a better ride
A local transit company is expanding free medical shuttle services to Freeborn County.
December 14, 2024
News & Politics
GOP lawmaker calls for Mankato prof to resign after comment about UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer
U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad called for the tenured Minnesota State Mankato professor’s resignation; the university does not endorse the professor’s comment, its president says.
December 13, 2024
News & Politics
Albert Lea man sentenced to 25 years for 2-year-old’s murder
Austin Michael Navarro was also sentenced for assaulting his newborn son.
December 13, 2024
News & Politics
Ardent Mills talks shutdown plans in meeting with Mankato
The company discussed preserving the mill’s massive mural, holding job fairs.
December 12, 2024
Colleges
Minnesota State Mankato and NCAA semifinal foe Valdosta State are on familiar ground
While Minnesota State Mankato prepares for Saturday’s NCAA Division II football semifinals, Bethel is getting ready for the Division III quarterfinals.
December 12, 2024
Mankato
Mankato reopening dog pound after ending contract with animal shelter
The city is stepping in after ending its contract with the Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society shelter.
December 11, 2024
Mankato
Minnesota State Mankato to receive $2 million from Japanese electric motor manufacturer
The money from Nidec Corp. will go toward a center for the business school.
December 10, 2024
Mankato
Mankato Brewery, known for inventive beers, to close after 12 years
“Our journey as a brewery is coming to an end,” said owner Tim Tupy, whose Boomchickapop Popcorn Ale was a big hit.
December 10, 2024
Mankato
Pearl Harbor survivor who taught at Minnesota State Mankato dies at 101: ‘This guy’s a hero’
Charles Sehe, who died last month at 101, was the last Minnesota survivor to have served on the USS Nevada during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
December 7, 2024