Ryan Sjoberg
KEYC News 12
Minnesota, United States
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CDC to delay vote on who will get COVID vaccine
There’s general agreement among the CDC panel that frontline health care workers should be the first to get a vaccine when one is approved, but who gets priority after that? → Read More
Minnesota job numbers slowly rebounding
According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Minnesota added 40,500 payroll jobs in August, up 1.5% from July. → Read More
Fire southeast of Madelia takes hog farm
Several units were affected, and 60 hogs died as a result. → Read More
Firearm sales continue to remain high in 2020
Even though you typically see an uptick in sales after a shooting or in an election year, Haag says it has been non-stop since COVID-19 hit, the civil unrest in the Twin Cities and an election coming up. → Read More
MRCI packs up buildings, transitions to new business model
MRCI will no longer have physical locations. Instead, the company will provide all services directly in the community for its clients. → Read More
Nearly 21% of Mankato students opt for distance learning
Originally, the district was anticipating about 15% of the student body to opt for remote learning. Those numbers have actually risen. → Read More
Mass COVID-19 testing site comes to Mankato
Health officials say mass testing sites are a proven way to slow the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Last round of spring clean-up takes place this week for Mankato residents
Residents are encouraged to bring materials too big for everyday trash to the Public Works Center at 501 South Victory Drive between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. → Read More
A fruity collaboration allows you to donate to a great cause while enjoying a drink
The Community Response Fund is a collaboration with the Greater Mankato Area United Way and the Mankato Area Foundation which has raised over $400,000 for non-profits on the front lines, strapped for cash due to the pandemic. → Read More
Mankato Marathon announces new guidelines for 2020 events
Obstacles kept mounting for organizers, making it difficult to see if any sort of in-person races could even take place. → Read More
Over $4.4 million awarded for rural Minnesota transit systems
Out of the $7 million in funding set aside for Minnesota, more than $4.4 million of that will go to rural transit services to purchase new buses throughout the state. → Read More
City of Blue Earth encourages small business to apply for CARES Act Loans
Blue Earth's City Council had a meeting Monday to decide how to spend the money. A portion will go to city departments and some to reimbursing expenditures made for COVID-19 related items, and to small business grant programs. → Read More
Camp Patterson finds a silver lining with no campers around for the summer
Since the beginning of the camping season, the compound has been receiving a face-lift. → Read More
MnDOT looking for a buyer for the historic bowstring Kern Bridge
The 189-foot single-span bowstring arch bridge was built in 1873. It's the longest bridge of this type in the country and served as a historic site near Mount Kato Ski Area. → Read More
Fire takes down garage, power pole in downtown Mankato
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — A fire in downtown Mankato Thursday morning causes damage to a detached garage and power poles. The fire broke out around 10:45 a.m. at 115 State Street. It started in a detached garage and eventually made its way to a power pole causing $35,000 in damage. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. → Read More
Casino company Boyd Gaming laying off workers in 10 states
The publicly traded company had about 10,000 employees in Nevada and another 14,300 nationally, according to its last annual report. → Read More
Wednesday marks deadline for extended taxes period
If taxes are not filed by Wednesday, interest and penalties begin. → Read More
Mankato Area Public School District seeking 4 new board members
Candidates interested can access the necessary form online or go to the Intergovernmental Center and pick it up. → Read More
Area nursing homes get creative with outdoor visits
The pandemic has been especially felt at our area nursing homes, where businesses have become creative with in-person visits. → Read More
Breweries are heavily reliant on a clean atmosphere for production
Mankato Brewery just recently switched again to outside-only seating with the recent outbreak that occured in the Mankato area. → Read More