Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Golfers gathered today in Mankato for the Tee It Up for the Troops event that supports local veterans; the tournament now benefits Bravo Zulu House as it works to build a new sober house for women veterans and will purchase land later this week.
On Monday morning, crews lowered the Kern Bridge (at 10:45 a.m.) to connect Sibley Park with Land of Memories park.
The historic span, built in 1873 and rehabilitated after a 2020 dismantling, will open this fall once the bridge deck is complete.
🎓 Education
Renovations at Mankato West High School are nearing completion as crews finish work on a new gym + secure entrance and flexible classroom spaces.
New faculty began training Monday and more staff will start on Aug. 31 ahead of the school year starting the day after Labor Day.
On Monday, Aug. 24, thousands of students returned to campus as Mankato’s colleges began the fall semester.
Students at MSU and South Central College expressed excitement for hands-on classes and future career steps.
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