Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Mankato.
🏘️ Community
Camp Patterson is receiving a $1.3-million upgrade to fix the old bathhouse, add a counselor bunkhouse, and install a canopy.
Construction begins later this week after $1.1-million was raised from local donors + corporate sponsors and will finish in January ahead of its 100-year celebration.
🎭 Culture
Merely Players Community Theatre is hosting the MN Shorts Festival playwriting event to promote auditions for its new season show The 39 Steps.
Short plays will perform at 7 p.m. on Aug. 21 and 22, and auditions will take place at Lincoln Community School on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 (auditioners must prepare a comedic monologue).
🎓 Education
At Monday, Aug. 17, convocation, Minnesota State University Mankato outlined a roadmap to overcome a $22 million deficit and 60 job cuts — boosting student success with online courses and new facilities planned.
President Dr. Edward Inch stressed community support and innovation in addressing the challenges.
🏛️ Government
Mankato city leaders allocated $499,256 in 2026 to local nonprofits for economic development, arts, food security, and community programs, with funds including $165,000 from external grants (such as opioid remediation and CDBG).
The donations target groups like the Regional Economic Development Alliance and Twin Rivers Council for the Arts.
📰 Real Estate
Partners For Housing reported yesterday that construction on the new Poplar Apartments is on track for a spring 2027 opening in Mankato.
The $15 million project will create 40 rental units with vouchers for families facing housing insecurity — local partners include city, county offices and construction firms.
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