7+ hour, 13+ min ago  (480+ words) In about 30 days, female chickens will be legal in Mankato after being prohibited for decades. Roosters will remain a no-no. MANKATO — It’s official: Hens can make themselves at home in Mankato, not a single resident appears interested in starting a…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (525+ words) Thumbs up to the Mankato City Council for its approval of a backyard chicken plan, and to the engaged citizens who brought the council’s attention to its vow a few years ago to revisit the ordinance. The council voted unanimously…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (510+ words) The section of Mankato's City Code banning the raising of chickens, which dates back at least to 1949, could be lifted as soon as next month. MANKATO — Some Mankatoans were madder than a wet hen in 2009-10 when the prospect of live…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (316+ words) A look at how 34 Minnesota cities regulate chickens shows broad variation in fees, rules and flock sizes. But in the past decade, more and more cities have given residents permission to raise chickens in their backyards, with rules ranging from…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (638+ words) Mankato City Council members on Tuesday night will be considering whether to take another look at allowing backyard chickens within city limits. MANKATO — After hearing barely a peep about backyard chickens in recent years, Mankato city leaders may have concluded…...