Mankato

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Whiteout conditions were being reported Monday morning in parts of south central and southwestern Minnesota as very strong winds are slamming Minnesota.

MADELIA, Minn. (AP) — The mayor of a small southern Minnesota city says a major fire that has destroyed or damaged at least a-half dozen commercial buildings on Main Street appears to be under control.

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered in the snow and cold in Mankato Saturday to honor 38 Dakota Indians who were hanged at the end of the Dakota War of 1862.

Undated (KROC AM News) - Southeast Minnesota was spared the heavy snow that had been in the forecast Monday as most cities reported an  inch or less.

MINNEAPOLIS (GopherSports.com) – Minnesota State spoiled the sweep for Gopher Hockey on Saturday night, rallying from a two-goal deficit to pick up a 3-2 overtime victory at Mariucci Arena.

MANKATO, MN (GopherSports.com) – Four different Gophers found the net and Eric Schierhorn added his second career shutout as the Gopher Hockey program opened this weekend’s series with a 4-0 win over Minnesota State Friday night.

Mankato, MN (Minnesota News Network) - Successful insanity defenses are rare, but a jury in Mankato bought it.

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Authorities in southern Minnesota are treating the death of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found in a field as suspicious.

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Jurors in Blue Earth County District Court have convicted a man of killing a woman with whom he once had a relationship and attempting to kill her husband.

NEW PRAGUE, Minn. (AP) — A man going outside to get his mail was struck and killed by a car just outside of New Prague.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Montevideo has been selected to host the 2016 Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Opener.

Mankato, MN (KROC AM News) -  Eleven genetically rare bison have been released into Minneopa State Park near Mankato as part of the newest efforts by the Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Zoological Gardens (Minnesota Zoo) to expand the Minnesota Conservation Bison Herd.

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say a 2-month-old Mankato baby is on a ventilator after suffering serious brain injuries.

WASECA, Minn. (AP) — A judge has ruled the Minnesota Department of Transportation and its engineer have immunity from a lawsuit stemming from the death of a former Minnesota State University football player.