Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of June.
Good morning, Mankato.
My Happy Place, a local nonprofit that offers home renovations for those with serious health issues, announced Monday that it will shift services to other chapters & is accepting applications to lead its only Minnesota location.
The reorganization will continue vital support for local residents.
Joe Sullivan in Renville County says that if hot, humid weather persists, his beet fields may show Cercospora leaf spot like last year that cut yields by a third.
USDA labs are testing fields, and he will use fungicides and crop rotation if spots appear in early July.
Mankato residents can soon keep up to four hens after the council approved a revised animal ordinance with a public hearing on July 13.
The new rules set size limits for coops and runs — roosters remain banned and a $50 zoning permit is required.
After severe flooding destroyed the County Road 9 bridge in Rapidan, Blue Earth County officials plan to open sealed bids and, pending approvals, begin construction of a new bridge in early winter; the project will take two years and cost about $28.5 million + $25 million in federal funds.
DCI: Drum Corps International
5:30-10 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — All Sales Final — Experience thrilling performances from elite drum corps at this exciting community event.
Billy Currington Concert
7 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheatre — Tickets available — Enjoy live country music under the stars with Billy Currington.
Lee Brice Concert
7:30 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Country music superstar Lee Brice brings his hit-making voice to Mankato with new singles and fan favorites.
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