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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last weekend, Scouts from across south-central Minnesota collected 61,038 pounds of food and cash donations during more than 3,000 service hours from about 1,100 participants and distributed them to 21 local food pantries—providing crucial support to families in need. Mankato Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato police are investigating multiple reports of car break-ins, including one on the 700 block of Lyndale Avenue where a caller reported a suspect described as a tall man in a black hooded sweatshirt and wind pants who threatened him with a knife; additional incidents occurred on Belgrade and South Avenues and residents with security cameras are asked to review footage and call 507-625-7883 if they captured any images of the suspect. KEYC
- ➤ North Mankato police are investigating a prowling incident on Monday evening when a suspect reportedly threatened a caller during a chase and was later linked to vehicle break-ins reported Tuesday morning in lower North Mankato—residents with surveillance cameras are urged to review their footage and report any images. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, a new report from the Commonwealth Fund and Milken Institute School of Public Health found that proposed Medicaid and SNAP cuts could cost Minnesota 18,200 jobs and reduce tax revenues by $178 million, with 16,800 losses tied to Medicaid in hospitals, nursing homes and grocery stores. Local residents in Mankato have urged Rep. Brad Finstad to hold an in-person town hall to address concerns+the report warns that such cuts may further strain local health care and food industries. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ GreenSeam released its sixth annual 2025 State of Ag Report on March 18 in St. Paul, showing 63% of survey respondents felt agribusiness is improving. Experts like Steve Formaneck noted concerns about government uncertainty and low commodity prices (with increased input costs and regulatory challenges adding to the issue) that could affect the growing industry. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mankato Public Safety seeks public comment on proposed upgrades to its 542 surveillance cameras by adding 13 new cameras near major roadways and using mobile camera trailers during events. The plan—meant to enhance searches for missing persons and crime suspects—is set for City Council review on April 28. KEYC
- ➤ Blue Earth County's new public works campus at County Roads 90 and 16 is making steady progress with the walls of its 97,000-square-foot building up and most storm water ponds dug — water and sewer lines have been extended solely for the campus despite a pending lawsuit by nearby homeowners over the conditional-use permit. The project is on track to become operational in the first quarter of 2026. Mankato Free Press
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