KTOE Mankato Local News

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By: Jake Palmer, KTOE Newsroom

News from KTOE in South Central and Southern Minnesota - News in Mankato, St. Peter, New Ulm, Owatonna, Waseca, Janesville, Eagle Lake and Fairmont area.

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KTOE Noon News 3-17-26
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KTOE Noon News 3-13-26
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KTOE Morning Newscast 3-13-26
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Last Friday at 1:25 PM

KTOE Noon News 3-10-26
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03/10/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 3-10-26
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03/10/2026

KTOE Noon News 3-9-26
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03/09/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 3-9-26
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03/09/2026

KTOE Noon News 3-4-26
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03/04/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 3-3-26
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03/03/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Missing Mankato Man Found Deceased After SearchTrump Administration to Brief Congress Regarding Iran StrikesKeith Ellison Brings Lawsuit Over Frozen Medicaid FundsCity of North Mankato Recognizing MS Awareness MonthGreater Mankato Restaurant Week Returns Next WeekFidium Receives Recognition for Internet Service Speeds

KTOE Noon News 3-2-26
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03/02/2026

KTOE Noon News 2-26-26
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02/26/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-26-26
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02/26/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

SAEN Pursuing Lawsuit Against U of M For Lab Animal Deaths Cream of the Crop Award Nomination Period Now OpenDual Pipeline Training Grant Applications Now OpenFederal Government Set to Pause Medicaid Funding to MN Bill Aims to Make Child Grooming a Felony in MinnesotaReport Shows Minnesota Lost 1300 Farms Last Year

KTOE Noon News 2-25-26
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02/25/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-25-26
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02/25/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

President Trump Delivers State of the Union Address Tuesday Night Robbery Suspect In Custody for Le Sueur Robbery in 2025Xcel Energy Partnering with Google for Data Center in MNName a Snowplow Contest in Minnesota Winners AnnouncedOIG Bill Again Fails to Clear House CommitteeCivil Rights Lawsuit Bill Fails to Advance at State Capitol

KTOE Noon News 2-24-26
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02/24/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-24-26
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02/24/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Mankato City Council Adopts Emergency ICE OrdinanceAuthorities Investigating Lake Crystal Crash that Killed TeenGovernor Walz Introducing Assault Rifle Legislation TodayLawmakers Looking to Tackle Speeding on Minnesota RoadsLawmakers Announce Creation of Minnesota Freedom CaucusGreater Mankato Growth Announces New Board Members

KTOE Noon News 2-23-26
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02/23/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-23-26
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02/23/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Detours Begin On Riverfront Drive in Downtown Mankato TodayCity of North Mankato Reminding Residents of Closed Swim FacilityMVAC Offering Free Tax Clinics in Fairmont on March 2nd and 16thNew Budget Forecast for State to be Released on FridayUSDA Awarding Nearly $240 Million in Grants for Sugar BeetsAustin Man Killed in Collision Near Austin Saturday Morning

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-18-26
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02/18/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Mankato Police Apprehend Suspect in Saturday AssaultResidents Voice Concerns at Blue Earth County Board MeetingSMIF Now Accepting Applications for Early Literacy Grant ProgramLegislature Resumes with Committee Meetings/ProtestsRochester Officials Investigating Siren Incident Monday NightMinnesota Budget Outlook Releasing on February 27th

KTOE Noon News 2-17-26
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02/17/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-17-26
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02/17/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Mankato Department of Public Safety Investigating StabbingMankato Police Seeking Suspect from Weekend AssaultState Lawmakers Start New Session with Hortman MemorialBlue Earth County Officials Warn Against Scam Election MailState Officials Urge Caution on Lakes and Rivers as Ice ChangesRed Cross Urging People to Get CPR Certification

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-16-26
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02/16/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Authorities Remind Residents to be Wary of Ice ConditionsOwatonna Police Department Warns Of Fake Facebook PageReminder of Riverside Drive Detours Beginning February 23rdTom Homan Says 1000 Federal Agents Already Out of MinnesotaNew Security Measures Already Rolled Out at State CapitolSenator John Hoffman Dedicating Session to Melissa Hortman

KTOE Noon News 2-12-26
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02/12/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-12-26
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02/12/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

MSU Mankato Seeking Bonding Funds for Armstrong HallMankato Police Participating in Training Exercises TodayCity of St. Peter Installing New Electric Meters As Rates IncreaseCity of Owatonna Continuing Plans for Police & Fire StationsTom Homan Expected to Give ICE Update in Minneapolis TodayMN Lawmakers Testifying in Washington DC Today

KTOE Noon News 2-11-26
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02/11/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-11-26
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02/11/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Boys & Girls Club of Southern Minnesota Moving Into MankatoUSDA Sets Dates for CRP Program RegistrationFinal Day of Minnesota Pork Congress at Mayo Event CenterFirst Full Day of Minnesota Pork Congress in Downtown MankatoNew Exhibit Coming to Minnesota State University MankatoGovernor Walz Expects End to ICE Operations in Minnesota Soon

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-10-26
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02/10/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Mankato City Council Moving Forward with Mask OrdinanceChankaska Winery Enters into ABC for Purposes of SaleNicollet County Employees Raise $88k at Polar Plunge in St. PeterFirst Full Day of Minnesota Pork Congress in Downtown Mankato38,000 Applications for Paid Leave Program in First MonthSchools Worried about Declining Attendance During ICE Ops

KTOE Noon News 2-9-26
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02/09/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-9-26
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02/09/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

City of Eagle Lake Secures $1.05 Million for Water Treatment PlantMVAC Receives $3k Grant for Bicycle Helmets for Head StartXcel Energy Secures Approval for Mississippi River ProjectK9 Units in Mankato for Region 12 Winter ConferenceElysian Hosting Robert Todd Lincoln Presentation Next WeekMN State Housing Tax Credit Program Opens Next Week

KTOE Noon News 2-6-26
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02/06/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-6-26
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02/06/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Area Legislators Gather to Preview Legislative SessionVehicle Accident Leads to Disruption of Print Paper ServicesLisa Demuth Emerging as GOP Front Runner after CaucusesCoalition of Greater MN Cities Outlining Priorities for SessionMan Arrested after Destroying Sculpture outside MN CapitolGovernment Agencies Pushing Back Against Misinformation

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-5-26
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02/05/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office Warning About Phone ScamPresident Trump Says Future ICE Operations Need Softer TouchTom Homan Releases Statistics Regarding Operation Metro SurgeCity of Eagle Lake Offering Forgivable Child Care LoansCongressman Finstad Announces Funding for HWY 14 ProjectsMinnesota Mayors Urging Action on State Fraud Investigation

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-4-26
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02/04/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

ICE Enforcement Key Topic at Precinct Caucuses TuesdayLisa Demuth Early Winner Among GOP Governor CandidatesMankato Police Officers Complete Dementia Response TrainingTwin Valley Council to Merge with Northern Star ScoutingMSU Mankato’s Good Thunder Reading Series Continues Feb 12SMI Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for Paint the Town

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-3-26
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02/03/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Veterans Memorial Bridge/HWY 169 Detour Begins TodayMinnesota Precinct Caucuses Start at 7:00 pm TonightState Offcials Investigating Skid Loader Crash with Train MondayPartners for Housing Receives State Funds for New FridgeICE Agents to Begin Wearing Body-Worn CamerasMN GOP Sponsoring Voting Legislation to Hand over Data

KTOE Morning Newscast 2-2-26
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02/02/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

St Peter Police Clarify Activity in Recent Federal OperationsGustavus Adolphus College to Try Pilot Program for Pets on CampusGreenSeam Beginning Annual Survey Period for 2026Veterans Bridge/HWY 169 Project Starts Tuesday in MankatoVINE Hosting Homelessness Program on ThursdayNatural Gas Prices As Much as 15 Times Higher than Average

KTOE Noon News 1-30-26
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01/30/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 1-30-26
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01/30/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Mankato Man Arrested Trying to Free Luigi MangioneGreenSeam Inviting Ag Industry to Complete Annual SurveyVeterans Bridge/HWY 169 Project Starts Next Week in MankatoGovernor Walz Encourages MN To Shop Local to Support BusinessesMinnesota State Recognized as Beyond the Yellow Ribbon SchoolFederal Judge Weighing Whether ICE Acting with Political Motives

KTOE Noon News 1-29-26
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01/29/2026

KTOE Morning Newscast 1-29-26
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01/29/2026

This morning's News Headlines:

Senator Amy Klobuchar Announces Run for GovernorMankato Police and Fire Officers Recognized for Rapid ResponseLeaked ICE Memo Says Agents Can Enter Homes W/o WarrantsPresident Trump Warns Mayor Frey Over Immigration CommentsLisa Demuth Criticizes Local Law Enforcement for Impeding ICETravelers Will Have to Pay $45 Fee to Fly w/o Real ID on Feb 1

KTOE Noon News 1-28-26
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01/28/2026