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Xcel Energy is preparing the Minnesota Valley electric generating plant for demolition. The original plant opened in 1930 and was expanded with an addition in 1953.

If you believe everything you read on the internet, Mankato has one of the biggest hot spring complexes in the world. Only one problem: they aren't actually there.

Southern Minnesota travel industry recovers amid national challenges Meghan Grey MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — The travel industry continues to face challenges as it recovers from COVID-19. The American Hotel and Lodging Association says the pandemic disproportionately affected the industry. Nearly half a million jobs in the field were lost last year; 20% of which will not return by 2022. While leisure travel is making a return, hotel occupancy remains low, resulting in a $44 billio...

CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour celebrates 10th anniversary CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour celebrates 10th anniversary By Meghan Grey | May 18, 2021 at 5:28 PM CDT - Updated May 18 at 7:28 PM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Downtown Mankato’s CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour is entering its tenth year with the debut of 31 new sculptures this weekend. Over the last decade, the tour has been highly regarded by locals and visitors. “It’s such a great asset to our community,” said Ann...

National Travel and Tourism Week celebrates small businesses National Travel and Tourism Week celebrates small businesses By Meghan Grey | May 7, 2021 at 5:14 PM CDT - Updated May 7 at 9:03 PM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - In observance of National Travel and Tourism Week, industry professionals are highlighting the vital role visiting guests play in Greater Mankato’s diverse economy. “The travel and tourism industry is one of the hardest hit through the pandemic,” said Anna Thill...

COVID-19 vaccines boosting area tourism Plan are in the works for Senior Games, Alive After Five, Songs on the Lawn and Mankato Marathon Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Tourism has been low in a lot of areas amid the pandemic, but with upticks in vaccines that could be a different story in a couple of months. The planning process for summer and fall events is in full effect for Visit Mankato, City Center Partnership, Greater Mankato Growth and GreenSeam. Plan are in ...

La Crosse healthcare workers and nursing home residents talk about experience after getting COVID vaccine January 21, 2021 6:46 PM Tyler Job Updated: LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Phase 1A of COVID vaccinations in Wisconsin is gradually coming to an end. Mayo Clinic and Gundersen Health System healthcare workers have already received both doses, while nursing home residents at Bethany St. Joe’s are still waiting for their second shot. They say they feel just fine after ...

Registration Opens for Mankato Marathon Jan. 11 By Ashley Hanley|2021-01-06T06:25:57-06:00January 6th, 2021| On your mark, get set, go! Registration for the 2021 Mankato Marathon presented by Mayo Clinic Health System is opening on January 11 with early bird pricing.  Plans for an in-person event are underway, along with a virtual option.  Based on the current MN guidelines, races will open with a reduced number of spaces and will be increased as allowed.  Should the Mankato Marathon have to...