Mankato Police Say Six Hurt When Motorist Rams Group of People
Police say six people were hurt when a man deliberately drove his vehicle into a group of people in a parking lot of an apartment complex in Minnesota.
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Heart Transplant Recipient Gives Touching Gift
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — A southern Minnesota heart transplant recipient has given a teddy bear with a recording of her heartbeat to her organ donor's family.
Vikings Hold Final Training Camp in Mankato
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings say the 52nd training camp in Mankato will be their last one away from headquarters.
Two Tornadoes Confirmed Just West of Mankato
Lake Crystal, MN (KROC-AM News) - Survey teams from the National Weather Service have confirmed two tornado touchdowns in an area just west of Mankato last night.
Preston Man Involved in Chase Has Long Criminal History
Mankato, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Preston man arrested following a high speed chase in a stolen police car on Thursday has an extensive criminal history that includes an attempted murder conviction in 1997.
High Speed Chase in Stolen Police Car
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say a man in a stolen police car led officers from several agencies on a chase through southern Minnesota.
Mankato State Student Athlete Killed
MANKATO, MN (KROC AM News) - A standout student-athlete at Minnesota State University Mankato has been killed in a traffic accident.
Rochester Fugitive Caught
Mankato, MN (KROC AM News) - A man wanted by Rochester police for confronting his ex-girlfriend and threatening her co-workers with a gun last week was in jail in Mankato Monday morning.
Child’s Death in Mankato Blamed on Accidental Hanging
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Police say a 4-year-old boy accidentally hanged himself while alone in the changing room of a Minnesota thrift store.
Mayo Clinic to Expand Mankato Hospital
Mankato (KROC AM News) - Mayo Clinic has announced a major expansion at its Mankato site.
No Public Health Risk Posed by Rochester College Student’s Death
Mankato, MN (KROC-AM News) - It’s still not known what caused the unexpected death of a college student from Rochester, but state health officials issued a statement Wednesday evening indicating there is no risk to the general public or those who had close contact with Adam Ellingson.
Burnsville Cop Admits Sending Racist Texts
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Burnsville police officer has resigned after testifying he exchanged "racially charged" messages with a man on trial for allegedly shooting at Black Lives Matter protesters.
Two Minnesota Pedestrians Killed and a Third Critically Injured in Separate Crashes
Undated (KROC-AM News) - Two pedestrians have been killed and a third is hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by vehicles in different parts of Minnesota in recent days.
Biology Teacher May Have Been High On Drugs When Shot
Mankato, MN (Learfield) -- Based on information given by a friend, investigators with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension think a 33-year-old teacher shot to death by a Mankato police officer may have been high on drugs at the time.