County starts budgeting process amid myriad uncertainties
MANKATO — Blue Earth County is poised to set a preliminary levy increase of 5% for next year, but it’s a number that several commissioners say they hope to reduce [...]
Spear: Homeless project part of public service
Public service remains a hallmark of Free Press journalism, and we see it as an even more important mission now as communities grapple with social and economic upheaval in the [...]
Mankato non-profits awarded Women’s Foundation grants
MANKATO — Two Mankato non-profits are among 35 recipients of recent Women’s Foundation of Minnesota COVID-19 Women and Girls Response Fund general-operating grants. • Partners for Affordable Housing was awarded [...]
Counterpoint: Outstate, the homeless crisis is lack of shelters
The commentary “All policy levers must be used to meet needs” (June 25) did a great job of highlighting the need for more affordable housing. It’s vitally important to pass [...]
Community Response Fund distributes $9,000
MANKATO — This week’s round of Community Response Fund grants awarded $9,000 to two community organizations. • Partners for Affordable Housing was awarded $6,000 for personal hygiene and sanitation items, [...]
Evictions could increase demand for homeless services
MANKATO — If Gov. Tim Walz doesn’t extend Minnesota’s eviction moratorium Wednesday, nonprofit leaders anticipate an uptick in people seeking homeless services. Walz’s halt on evictions — a relief for [...]
Safety for domestic violence victims more challenging under stayat-home order
MANKATO — Minnesota’s stay-at-home order poses a unique set of challenges for victims of domestic abuse and their advocates. When Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order went into effect March 28, [...]
Partners For Affordable Housing seeking Easter donations
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - As the Easter holiday approaches, Partners For Affordable Housing puts out the call for donations. They want to help make the holiday special for those in [...]
Consolidated awards grants to 20 nonprofits
MANKATO — A food shelf, youth club and transitional housing organization are among 20 nonprofits receiving grant funding from Consolidated Communications. Consolidated’s Community Fund through the Mankato Area Foundation awarded [...]
Addressing the homeless population amid COVID-19 pandemic
MANKATO - While many have the option to stay home and protect themselves amid the COVID-19 pandemic, right now people experiencing homelessness are among the most vulnerable. Locally, The Salvation [...]