Mankato, Minnesota FirstAlerts

Everything reported in Mankato and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.

• Severe WeatherSep 6, 2026, 11:45 a.m. ET

  Flood Watch in Effect from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT for Martin and Watonwan Counties

  The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of south central Minnesota, effective from 11 AM to 10 PM CDT today.

• Workplace SafetyAug 20, 2026, 1:36 p.m. ETMankato, Minnesota, United States

  Q-P Exteriors LLC cited by OSHA after Mankato inspection

  The agency proposed $15,050 in penalties for eight violations at the Dublin Road worksite.