Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Memorial Day services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Kerns Oak Grove Cemetery to honor the Smith family for their generations-long care of the grounds, with community member Loren Lindsay and board officials reflecting on the cemetery’s nearly 160-year legacy.
🏛️ Government
Leah Hanson is running in House District 18A to secure DFL support by emphasizing lower property taxes, affordable healthcare, and careful review of data center projects & balancing rural needs.
A lifelong Southern Minnesotan with local mentorship, she expects to win over voters in upcoming contests.
🏥 Health
Therapists at Mending Roots and Mankato Clinic report that anxiety in children is rising due to pressures from school, social media, and world news (with some clinicians noting up to 50% showing signs) and urge parents to seek help early.
🎉 Mankato Events
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Brit Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Tickets required — Experience the world's premier Pink Floyd tribute in a celebration of iconic rock albums.
Interactive Training Series in Mankato
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Cemstone Supply — Free entry — Meet experts and explore top hardscape solutions with exclusive event pricing.
BENCHS Plant Sale
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society — Donations welcomed — Find beautiful plants while supporting animals in need.
Great Northern Viking Festival
3:30 p.m. — ISG Field — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Viking culture with music, storytelling, and delicious food.
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