Convicted Florida killer back in Minnesota on murder charges
OWATONNA, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota woman who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a woman in Florida so she could assume her identity has been returned to her home state to face trial on allegations that she killed her husband [...]
COVID Cases Rise by 9 in BEC, 434 in MN (July 6)
Daily Update: Because all data is preliminary, the change in number of cumulative positive cases and deaths from one day to the next may not equal the newly reported cases or deaths. 38,569 Total positive cases (cumulative) 434 Newly reported [...]
Shooting victim pronounced dead after her baby is delivered
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Doctors at a Minneapolis hospital delivered the baby of a pregnant shooting victim who was later pronounced dead, according to authorities. The woman was in a vehicle when she was shot about 9 p.m. Sunday in south [...]
Improperly Disposed of Fireworks Cause Thousands of Dollars in Damage to Mankato Garage
Improperly disposed of fireworks caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Mankato garage and vehicle. Mankato Public Safety's Jeff Bengtson: "They were in a plastic dumpster and put in the garage and they attempted to put the fire out [...]
Survey: 3-in-4 digusted, sad or angry over toppling of Columbus statue at MN Capitol
Center of the American Experiment's survey of 500 Minnesotans finds three-out-of-four either disgusted, angry or sad that protesters pulled down the statue of Christopher Columbus outside the State Capitol: "How they felt about these vandals toppling the statue of Christopher [...]
Profile of MN as battleground state growing ahead of November
Reports of conservative campaign dollars targeting Minnesota voters is increasing the profile of the state as a key battleground in November. U-S Senate Candidate Jason Lewis says the narrow margin of defeat for President Trump in Minnesota in 2016 was [...]
Doctors reminding of campfire safety as families hit the northwoods
As family camping trips become more common following the 4th of July, health officials are reminding parents to watch their kids around the campfire. Regions Hospital Dr. Jessie Nelson says... "Each year our burn center sees an average of 10 [...]
Groups pushing for statewide mask mandate, Walz could make announcement
Groups are pushing for a statewide mask mandate as COVID-19 resurges in parts of the U-S, and there's speculation that Governor Tim Walz could issue an executive order this week. The Minnesota Nurses Association supports the move, which President Mary [...]
Mankato City Council to Vote on Mask Ordinance Tonight (July 6)
At 6 p.m., Monday, July 6, the Mankato City Council will hold a special session to discuss a draft emergency ordinance requiring face coverings be worn in places of public accommodation. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on Sound off [...]
