Mayfly season begins. Hastings hunkers down

It’s mayfly season along the Mississippi River. Hastings officials have turned out the lights at night to try to bring the disgust-o-meter reading down.

So when a TV crew shows up for a 10 p.m. news live shot, it’s an easy target for the critters.

KARE 11’s Jay Olstad earned hazard pay last night.

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You never quite get used to them.

In some locales with outdoor dining, mayfly season forces restaurants to close before sunset.