North Mankato leaders discuss the return of Fun Days
North Mankato to discuss the return of Fun Days By KEYC Staff | May 14, 2021 at 6:28 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 6:28 PM
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) â City leaders in North Mankato are considering whether to bring back the Fun Days celebration after Gov. Tim Walz ended Minnesotaâs statewide mask mandate Friday.
Organizers initially announced the cancellation of the event in April, citing COVID-19 concerns.
City officials were scheduled to meet on Friday to discuss the matter.
More information will be available when it has been released.
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Mankato Regional Airport goes forward with $3.3 million project from funding opportunities
Mankato Regional Airport goes forward with $3.3 million project from funding opportunities By Marissa Voss and Gage Cureton | May 14, 2021 at 4:38 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 7:20 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) â The U.S. Department of Transportationâs FAA announced nearly $899 million in infrastructure and safety projects at airports across the nation.
Mankato Regional Airport is doing $3.3 million in improvements.
âWe have 130,000 operations out here, which makes us the second-busiest airport in the state of Minnesota,, and probably in the Midwest,â Mankato Public Works Director Jeff Johnson said.
The Mankato Regional Airport is known as a hub for airplanes, private jets and aviation education.
St. Peter plans for full summer of events
St. Peter plans for full summer of events By Lauren Andrego | May 14, 2021 at 5:26 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 5:27 PM
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) â Itâs easy to find signs that summer is coming.
And from the governorâs office, signs that a normal summer could be coming, too.
âWhen the governor said on that Tuesday âa very normal-looking summer,â I jumped out of my skin. I got so excited,â recalled Ed Lee, executive director at St. Peter Chamber of Commerce.
Last week, Gov. Tim Walz announced that all capacity and distancing restrictions will end in May, making way for cities like St. Peter to beginning planning their summer events schedules.
Salvation Army Family Store helps give back to community
All proceeds at the family store will go back to the Salvation Army and its efforts to impact the city of Mankato
Salvation Army Family Store helps give back to community By Marissa Voss | May 13, 2021 at 5:46 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 6:52 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) â The Mankato Salvation Armyâs Family Store plays a big role in its ability to help out in the community.
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center is located at 201 Star Street.
All proceeds at the family store will go back to the Salvation Army and their efforts to impact the city of Mankato.
Walz ends statewide face-covering requirement after new CDC update
CDC drops mask mandates for fully vaccinated people By KEYC Staff | May 13, 2021 at 5:13 PM CDT - Updated May 13 at 6:50 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) â Gov. Tim Walz announced the end to Minnesotaâs statewide mask requirement after new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was released Thursday.
The CDC announced Thursday that masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals, either indoors or outside, in most public places.
However, private businesses and local municipalities may still implement face-covering requirements. Walz adds that Minnesotans who are not fully vaccinated are strongly recommended to wear face coverings indoors.