Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
Good morning, Mankato.
💼 Business
Mankato is hosting the annual Pork Congress at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center through today where farmers, butchers, and industry leaders meet to plan the future of pork production & discuss industry innovations.
Prairie Island CBH plans to open an off-reservation adult-use dispensary at 1809 Adams St. in Mankato as part of the state’s evolving recreational rollout + local officials are finalizing development details.
🎓 Education
Laura Mohapatra, a junior at Mankato West High School who will be a senior next year, was nominated to the Greater Mankato Diversity Council’s Youth Pathfinder Award and now serves on its education committee.
She leads cultural events with MOFF & actively supports mental health initiatives in the community.
Bridges Community School third grade teacher Michelle Modrow is one of 128 statewide candidates for Minnesota Teacher of the Year, recognized for her strong commitment to students.
An independent panel will choose semifinalists in the next few weeks and finalists in March ahead of the May 3 banquet in St. Paul.
🎉 Mankato Events
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Trivia for the Trades
6 PM – 9:30 PM — Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center — Varies — Enjoy a fun trivia night while supporting trades education with dinner and drinks.
Who is Jesus? Mankato
6-9 p.m. — Ostrander Auditorium — Free entry — Explore the life and teachings of Jesus Christ during an unforgettable night.
🏠 Mankato Real Estate
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