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Mankato, Minnesota is located in Blue Earth County. Zip codes in Mankato, MN include 56003, 56006, and 56001. More Mankato information.

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14 hrs ago | The Austin Daily Herald

Quist makes a run for Congress |

Allen Quist announces his candidacy Thursday morning at the Austin Public Library for the First District against Tim Walz.

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18 hrs ago | KEYC

Free H1N1 Clinic In Mankato Saturday

A reminder to families:A free H1N1 flu vaccine clinic will take place in Mankato tomorrow.Area Health Organizations are putting on clinic tomorrow from 10 A-M to 2 P-M, or until the supply runs out.It will be held in the Mankato East High School Gym.Only certain people are eligible for the clinic:There is a screening form to help determine if you ...

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

The Mankato Free Press

Help Us: Scrappers, we want you

Mankato Magazine is working on its January issue, affectionately titled "Ubetcha!" We're embracing our Minnesota culture and all the activities that go with it: hockey, hot dish and, of course, scrapbooking.

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The Mankato Free Press

Fresh charges brought in graffiti spree

Several people who were already charged in Blue Earth County for a June graffiti spree are now facing charges in Nicollet County.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

KEYC

Holiday Giving Season Kicks Off In Mankato

The holidays are here and that means get-togethers with family and presents that soon will be under the Christmas tree.But not everyone in the area will be so fortunate.And as News 12's Nathan Harrington shows us, two local organizations will be busy helping those who are less privileged have a happy holiday season.For some this holiday season will ...

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

KEYC

Residents, Groups Recognized by Greater Mankato

Local people and groups are honored for their contributions to the greater Mankato community tonight.

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The Mankato Free Press

Mankato schools set reduction timeline

Budget cuts may still be several months away for Mankato Area Public Schools, but the School Board approved a timeline for the process on Monday.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

KEYC

Rollover Accident South of Mankato

Two teens trapped in their car, after it rolled over and landed on its side just outside of Mankato Saturday afternoon.

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K-M's Cirksena reportedly will sign with Mankato

Kasson-Mantorville senior Jason Cirksena is expected to sign a national letter of intent to wrestle at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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KEYC

Craft Fair Big Draw to Mankato

It's hard to believe, but the holiday season is coming upon us..and thIt's hard to believe, but the holiday season is coming upon us..and that usually means lots of shopping.Today many in the area found just what they were looking for not in a mall or retail outlet, but at a craft show.It's than it might seem though..News 12's Jennifer Hudspeth ...

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Mankato Free Press

Next step for Mankato Food Co-op: getting members

It's still some time away, and they still don't have a building, but the Mankato Food Co-op is closer than ever to becoming reality.

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The Mankato Free Press

Driver faulted for train crash

A State Patrol investigation into the July 13 train collision that killed two Blue Earth County highway workers found the driver didn't stop at a sign and didn't notice the train until it was too late.

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Free Press

Audit reveals problems at Mankato PD

Audit report, pp 1-12 Audit report, pp 13-24 Audit report, pp 25-36 An audit Mankato city officials say was done to prepare for a change in leadership within the Department of Public Safety found major changes were needed.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

The Mankato Free Press

Veterans Day: Holiday closings

Mail: The Mankato and North Mankato post offices and the Madison East branch will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

KEYC

Mankato Man Arrested At Gunpoint By Masked Men

Mankato Police say they're looking for four men who robbed another Mankato man at gunpoint last night.It happened around 11:00 on the 300 block of North Broad Street.Investigators say four men entered the home through an unlocked door, displayed a handgun, and demanded electronic equipment.Police say the home was targeted by the thieves.They say ...

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

KEYC

Mankato Police Search for Suspects in an Armed Robbery

And that is our top story this mid day...hello, I'm Lisa Cownie...thanks for joining me...The suspects are still at large after an armed robbery last night.Authorities say it happened about 11:00 last night on the 300 block of North Broad Street.Four men entered this house through an unlocked door.They showed a handgun and demanded electronic ...

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KEYC

Driver Error Blamed In Fatal Train Crash

A State Patrol investigation into the fatal train accident that killed two Blue Earth County workers says driver error was a contributing factor.Back in July an eastbound union Pacific locomotive struck a Blue Earth County work truck heading south over the railroad tracks on County Road 112.Blue Earth County workers 42-year -old Jack Baker of ...

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The Mankato Free Press

Prison time for two sex assaults

The victim's statement was brief and to the point: What William Deangelo Kinnard did to her has changed her life forever.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

KEYC Television, Mankato, MN - The On...

Mankato Man Sentenced For Criminal Sexual Conduct

It's five and a half years of prison for the Mankato man convicted of third and fourth degree criminal sexual conduct.23 year old William Kinnard was sentenced yesterday in Blue Earth County...After serving jail time he'll spend the rest of his life on supervised release.Kinnard was arrested back in April of 2008 after he broke into an apartment ...

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

KEYC

Mankato School District Settles With Injured Student

The Mankato school district has reached a financial settlement with the mother of a girl injured while playing kickball during summer school.Eleven-year-old Amanda Smith broke her ankle and suffered other injuries to her right leg when she slid on a folder her teacher had used for one of the bases in June 2008.A proposed settlement filed in Blue ...

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