Former state Sen. Scott Jensen announces plans to run for governor
Former state Sen. Scott Jensen announces plans to run for governor By KEYC Staff | March 10, 2021 at 8:24 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 8:24 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) A former state senator and vocal critic of Minnesota’s COVID-19 emergency measures is running for governor.
Republican Scott Jensen served one term in the Senate and retired in January.
The family physician has been critical of the state’s response to the pandemic and has questioned federal guidelines around reporting COVID-19 deaths.
Lexington Mayor Mike Murphy is also seeking the Republican nomination.
Sibling educators set Madelia Elementary School students up for success
Sara Loewen and Gary Sandmeyer are this monthâs Golden Apple award recipients
Sibling educators set Madelia Elementary School up for success By Marissa Voss | March 10, 2021 at 9:12 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 10:02 PM
MADELIA, Minn. (KEYC) â Nineteen years of teaching side by side, doing what they love together.
That is the story of brother and sister duo Sara Loewen and Gary Sandmeyer.
âThe first year we were teaching here, we actually split a classroom. We did,â Sandmeyer said.
The two teach at Madelia Elementary School, where Loewen educates first-graders while Sandmeyer teaches fifth and sixth-grade math. They both say they love every second of it.
Bill honoring Arik Matson approved by Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill honoring Arik Matson approved by Senate Judiciary Committee By KEYC Staff | March 10, 2021 at 11:29 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 11:29 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) A bill written in honor of Waseca police officer Arik Matson is one step closer to becoming law.
Minnesota’s Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee approved Senate File 82 Wednesday, which would strengthen state criminal penalties for individuals convicted of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Matson joins lawmakers introducing bill that increases penalties for attempted murder of police
The bill, chief authored by state Sen. John Jasinski, was written in honor of Matson, after he was nearly killed in the line of duty in January 2020.
Paap not seeking reelection as Minn. Farm Bureau president
Paap not seeking reelection as Farm Bureau president By KEYC Staff | March 10, 2021 at 11:20 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 11:20 PM
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap announced this week that he will not seek reelection in November.
He served in the role for 16 years.
Paap, and his wife Julie, own and operate a fourth-generation family farm in Blue Earth County.
A new Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation president will be elected to a two-year term at the 103rd annual meeting of voting delegates on Nov. 19 in Bloomington.
MetroNet looking to enter, compete in Mankato market
MetroNet looking to enter, compete in Mankato market By KEYC Staff | March 9, 2021 at 10:05 PM CST - Updated March 9 at 10:05 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Mankato could have a new internet and cable provider in the near future.
MetroNet is looking to compete with Spectrum, Consolidated Communications and satellite-based providers in the area.
The work will cost an estimated $266,000.
Mankato City Council members showed support during a work session on Monday.
However, Mankato isn’t the only city that is interested in MetroNet, with the city governments of North Mankato and Eagle Lake also showing interest.