Dana Melius

For 36 years, Abo Habib's presence on the Minnesota State University campus has stretched well beyond his doctoral expertise as a university professor of accounting.

The American Idol contestant with Mankato ties, Kayko, continues his successful run through the long-running TV talent competition, scheduled for Sunday and Monday evening shows.

From an unexpected audition to one of the “American Idol” show’s favorites, it’s been quite the musical run for Kayko.

For 32 years, Mitzi Roberts danced into the hearts and souls of countless numbers of students and families. But Saturday, bringing the inaugural Special Olympics Dance Invitational to Mankato, just

A 15-year-old Mountain Lake boy drowned Sunday at Mound Creek County Park, located at 10453 450th Avenue in Stately Township, Brown County.

Friends Vern Wagner of Ramsey, left, and Greg Smith of Redwood Falls talked about their weekend of fishing on southern Minnesota lakes during the state's fishing opener weekend.

Opening weekend brought out anglers to southern Minnesota lakes. Three tried their luck on the quiet waters of German Lake, rural Le Sueur County.

Longtime fishing pals Vern Wagner and Greg Smith rolled into the Westwood Marina boat access on Lake Washington on Sunday, dressed in bright-red shirts and green accessories, looking like they'd traveled from the far north.

Carter Serna, 22, of Glencoe, brought his 22-month-old son, Oliver, to Hallett's Pond in St. Peter.

NEW ULM — Brie Taralson dreams big. On Saturday, the grand opening of Lykke Books will highlight her evolving community space in downtown New Ulm.