Frentz says snowy February has provided an example of the need to raise the gas tax in Minnesota
A North Mankato State Senator said the snowy month of February has provided a good example of the need to raise the gas tax in order to fix Minnesota's crumbling roads and bridges. North Mankato State Senator Nick Frentz. [...]
Report shows black workers in Minnesota would benefit most from federal minimum wage hike
A new report said black workers in Minnesota and across the U.S. would see the biggest boost if Congress raises the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Raise the Wage Act of 2019 would increase wages for 38 [...]
Some Minnesota college students experiencing hunger while trying to pay tuition
For decades, cash-poor American college students have joked about their "ramen noodles diet" but now more than ever, students say they have to choose between buying food and paying tuition. A first-of-its-kind federal government report found nearly two million college [...]
Legislative town halls planned for Saturday in Mankato and St. Peter
Three south-central Minnesota D.F.L. state lawmakers are taking questions from constituents and providing answers to them this weekend. Representative Jeff Brand and his colleagues will hold town hall meetings in two area communities. "Nick Frentz and I and Jack Considine [...]
Munson opposes gas tax increase, additional child care funding outlined of governor’s budget proposal
“Governor Tim Walz thinks you are made of money, but all he will find is blood, sweat, and tears,” said Lake Crystal Republican state Representative Jeremy Munson in response to the recently released state budget proposal. Republican State Representative Jeremy [...]
Blue Earth County annual crime report for 2018 released
The Blue Earth County Attorney has released the annual crime report for 2018. It shows there were 221 adult felonies in the year 2000 and that number peaked in 2015 with 813 but has stabilized over the past few years. [...]
Mankato Makerspace Celebrating First Birthday
The Mankato Makerspace is celebrating its first birthday with a party Friday night. Rick Esser says there will be three bands and a chili cook-off. The Makerspace has nine different shops to get you started on your project. The party [...]
Snow Plow Drivers Working Hard During Busy Month
The next time you think about complaining about the snow on the roads, remember the snow plow drivers are human. . Jed Falgren of MnDOT says some employees have worked every day this month. Falgren also reminds drivers to give [...]
Fundraising Goal Near For Mankato Silo Art Project
The downtown Mankato Silo Art Project is nearing its fundraising goal. Noelle Lawton says with nearly 75 percent of the funds raised, this project is going to be a big part of the community. She is hoping the project will [...]