Minnesota State Mankato to discuss future of Abraham Lincoln statue
Minnesota State Mankato to discuss future of Abraham Lincoln statue By Jared Dean | April 29, 2021 at 5:27 PM CDT - Updated April 29 at 8:59 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) The Abraham Lincoln statue that currently resides in the Centennial Student Union has been a part of Minnesota State University, Mankato’s campus since 1926 and has been placed in multiple locations over the years.
Now, campus leaders are having a conversation about education and informing campus visitors about the complicated history surrounding the 16th President of the United States.
The discussion is going to be about highlighting his political career, while also acknowledging some of the more complicated issues, like the mass execution of Native Americans in 1862.
Blue Earth County, Mankato Area Public Schools hosting free vaccination clinic FILE A Minnesota Department of Health official administers a COVID-19 vaccine in this undated file photo. (Source: KEYC) By KEYC Staff | April 28, 2021 at 6:44 PM CDT - Updated April 28 at 6:45 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Blue Earth County Public Health and Mankato Area Public Schools announced Wednesday that they are teaming up to host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday in Mankato.
The clinic will be hosted at the Lincoln Community Center, located at 110 Fulton Street in Mankato, between 2 and 6:30 p.m.
The Moderna vaccine will be offered at this clinic to anyone 18 and older. A second dose will be provided four weeks after the initial dose.
Mount Olive educator wins Golden Apple award
Steven Beilke is a fifth grade teacher at Mount Olive Lutheran School in Mankato who has been teaching for 43 years
Mount Olive educator wins Golden Apple award By Marissa Voss | April 28, 2021 at 4:25 PM CDT - Updated April 28 at 7:06 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) â For 43 years, Steven Beilke has brought his great sense of humor and admirable drive to his classroom, which is one of the many reasons why this fifth-grade teacher is this monthâs Golden Apple award recipient.
Beilke has been a mentor and a guide for students for more than four decades, which is only demonstrated by the way his students look up to him.
The Docket: lawmakers tackle more omnibus bills, bees back on St. Peter council agenda
The Docket is your political forecast that takes a look ahead at what’s happening in politics each week that matters to you The Docket is your political forecast that takes a look ahead at what’s happening in politics each week that matters to you By Holly Bernstein | April 26, 2021 at 1:21 AM CDT - Updated April 26 at 1:21 AM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The House gets ready to take on another omnibus bill Monday as the session starts to wrap up.
Plus, there’s the latest buzz on St. Peter City Council voting to allow bees on private property.
Pick of the Litter: Roxy
Pick of the Litter: Roxy By Bernadette Heier | April 23, 2021 at 6:28 PM CDT - Updated April 23 at 7:01 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) â This weekâs Pick of the Litter is Roxy, the Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Societyâs longest dog resident.
Roxy is a 7-year-old female dog who loves to play fetch and go on walks. Roxy does need to eat a special veterinary bland diet with a medication to keep her tummy happy. Despite this, it does not hinder her ability to be a great dog.
Anyone interested in adopting Roxy is encouraged to contact the Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society by calling (507) 625-6373 or visiting www.BENCHS.org.