Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Mankato.
🏘️ Community
Lifeworks opened its new Center for Disability Inclusion at Madison East Center on Wednesday, uniting day support, employment and training services under one roof + the accessible center features wide door frames and upgraded bathrooms and will soon host job fairs and art classes.
🎭 Culture
The Mankato Symphony Orchestra announced its new season, Stories in Sound, with concerts starting Saturday, Sept.
12 at 6:00 p.m. at Benson Park — an outdoor opening that kicks off a series of community concerts featuring diverse musical storytelling.
2026 Ribfest is taking place downtown at Civic Center Plaza today.
The event, with a capacity of 3,500, now features local acts (organizer Eric Jones highlighted a smaller, community-focused atmosphere) and returns after 17 years (shifting from its longtime home at Riverfront Park).
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