USDA issues health alert for Hy-Vee products sold in Iowa, Minn. he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for Hy-Vee products that were not labeled correctly. (Source: Ryan Sjoberg) By Jake Rinehart | January 7, 2021 at 4:40 PM CST - Updated January 7 at 4:40 PM
WASHINGTON (KEYC) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for Hy-Vee products that were not labeled correctly.
According to the USDA’s FSIS, the health alert affects approximately 43 pounds of not-ready-to-eat, heat-treated, not fully cooked chicken enchilada products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The agency also adds that consumers with allergic reactions to soy should not consume these products.
Hometown Business Connection: Inspire Health and Wellness
Hometown Business Connection: Inspire Health and Wellness By Lisa Cownie | January 6, 2021 at 7:37 PM CST - Updated January 6 at 7:37 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Tina McClain opened Inspire Health and Wellness in downtown Mankato five years ago, a tribute to lessons she learned in her own weight loss journey.
“I wanted to be able to do more one-on-one coaching with people to help people learn about emotional eating and healthy eating combined,” she said.
Armed with her own experience and a hard-earned college degree, McClain incorporated healthy meal prep classes a popular business model. Then, like so many others, she had to pivot when COVID-19 hit in March.
Mankato Clinic receives first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Mankato Clinic receives first doses of COVID-19 vaccine By Marissa Voss | January 6, 2021 at 5:58 PM CST - Updated January 6 at 6:40 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) The wait is over for frontline workers at Mankato Clinic Urgent Care on East Main Street.
“I have been waiting and waiting for this day. When we heard that there was a vaccine that was available, Mankato Clinic was on it right away to say how can we get this,” COVID-19 lead physician, Dr. Katie Smentek said.
Front line essential workers and adults over 75 are on deck to receive the coronavirus vaccine as Minnesota receives more doses. For health care workers, this is a step in the right direction.
As COVID-19 spread trends downward, Walz loosens some restrictions
As COVID-19 spread trends downward, Walz loosens some restrictions By Lauren Andrego | January 6, 2021 at 10:48 PM CST - Updated January 6 at 10:48 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) The lights are turning on at the Wow! Zone.
The entertainment venue with a bowling alley, bar and restaurant and arcade has been closed for almost two months.
“In November, we were mandated by the governor to close. We could have had the choice to do take-out or delivery food, but at that time, it wasn’t the right choice for our business, so we’ve been remained closed until then,” General Manager Allison Jennings said.
410 Project gives area youth a voice
410 Project gives area youth a voice By KEYC Staff | January 6, 2021 at 7:02 PM CST - Updated January 6 at 7:08 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The 410 Project in Mankato is giving local youth the chance to let their voices be heard.
The Bring Up Banner Project invites youth ages 12 to 18 to take part in the conversation, journaling, and reflection on what advocacy means to them. The second half of the project has participants designing and sewing a banner to represent their passion. Those banners will then be displayed outside of The 410 Project in downtown Mankato in hopes of inspiring passersby.