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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 billion drop in revenue compared to 2019. Visit Mankato says, despite nationwide setbacks, the local indus...
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 Mankatoâs 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. âItâs such a great asset to our community,â said Anna Thill, President of Visit Mankato. City leaders say the sculptures have transformed downtown stree...
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 Mankatoâs diverse economy. âThe travel and tourism industry is one of the hardest hit through the pandemic,â said Anna Thill, CDME and President of Visit Mankato. In 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry i...