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Thursday, August 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has been opened in Mankato to assist Southern Minnesota residents affected by recent storms with applications for federal disaster assistance.  KEYC
  • Construction on Victory Drive in Mankato has been postponed due to summer rain and flooding, with a new completion date uncertain but expected within two weeks after the original deadline.  KEYC
  • Kile Hesse was awarded the Citizen Appreciation Award by Mankato city for rescuing residents from a house fire in May.  Mankato Free Press
  • Greater Mankato Growth hosted a volunteer fair at Bethany Lutheran College, linking over 30 organizations with community volunteers to showcase how they can contribute to solving local issues.  KEYC

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Kristi Schuck, Mankato School Board's long-serving vice chair, decides not to seek reelection after overseeing significant projects and seeing her last child graduate.  Mankato Free Press

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Mankato and North Mankato received grants from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to develop climate action plans, emphasizing local efforts to address climate change.  Mankato Free Press

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a former teacher and U.S. House representative, is Kamala Harris' vice-presidential running mate in their White House bid.  Mankato Free Press

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Zero Waste Day Celebration in Sibley Park

    Experience a day of sustainability with free food, music, a clothing swap, and fun activities at Sibley Park.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • North Mankato Farmers' Market - September 9, 2024

    Experience the vibrant local agriculture and handcrafted goods of the North Mankato Farmers' Market every Monday afternoon during the summer season.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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  • Informational Session on Diabetes Prevention Program

    Learn about the Diabetes Prevention Program, a free initiative aimed at empowering individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles and lower their risk of Type 2 diabetes.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • The Golden Hour IV: Local Music Showcase

    Experience an exciting evening of local music featuring various artists in an intimate setting at the Wine Cafe.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • Mankato Community Collage 2024 Photography Exhibition

    Experience the unveiling of the Mankato Community Collage 2024, featuring over 5,000 photographs that tell the collective story of the community and celebrate the Mankato Area Foundation's 50th anniversary.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.

~ Eckhart Tolle

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