Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of September.
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🏘️ Community
A section of Division Street in Mankato will be closed for two weeks starting 7 a.m. Monday for retaining wall construction.
🎭 Culture
Mankato West High School Choir will perform with rock band Foreigner, featuring their hit 'I Wanna Know What Love Is', after winning a competition, along with a $500 donation to their scholarship fund.
🎓 Education
Tim Flynn focuses on bullying prevention and criticizes current test score analysis as key points in his campaign for the Mankato Area School Board.
Mankato's Education Day teaches sixth graders about Indigenous culture and history through interactive experiences like flint knapping, jewelry making, and storytelling.
The Mankato school district received a $500,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Education to support educational equity through after-school programs, mental health services, and family engagement activities.
🏥 Health
A survivor details their experience with fentanyl's impact in Ohio and Minnesota, aiming to raise awareness and aid others.
🏈 Sports
This week's edition of Sports Extra showcases the latest highlights and invites viewers to vote for the Play of the Night.
🎉 Mankato Events
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Music in the Park: Joe Tougas & Associates Performance
Experience an evening of live music and community bonding at Wheeler Park, featuring local talent and delicious food offerings.
Live Music by The JamBoyz at Wow! Zone
Experience an electrifying night of rock 'n' roll with live music from The JamBoyz at the Wow! Zone Family Entertainment Center.
Foreigner: The Farewell Tour with Lita Ford
Experience the iconic hits of Foreigner live, featuring special guest Lita Ford, as part of their farewell tour at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.
Gin Blossoms Concert
Experience a live performance by the Gin Blossoms at the scenic Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Mankato, MN.
15th Annual MN Adult & Teen Challenge Mankato Gala
Experience inspiring stories of transformation and support for Minnesotans struggling with addiction at this annual fundraising gala.
Minnesota State University Mankato Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner
Celebrate the achievements of distinguished athletes at the Minnesota State University Mankato Hall of Fame Ceremony and Dinner.
1979 Class of Mankato West High School Reunion
Oct. 4 evening at the Circle Inn, Oct. 5 informal late afternoon picnic into the evening picnic/party at Spring Lake Park in North Mankato.
Great Oaks Church Launch
A new church in Mankato is launching on Sunday, October 6 at 9:30am. Sunday services will be held at Mankato Christian Academy. Great Oaks offers kids ministry for 3mo-3rd grade on Sundays. The church is a part of a group of churches known as The Salt Network.
Romantic Date Night at Autumn Acres Farm
Experience a cozy adults-only evening filled with a lighted hayride, bonfires, and delicious food amidst the scenic beauty of Autumn Acres Farm.
RMHC Pickleball Classic Tournament
Experience competitive pickleball matches while enjoying the local community atmosphere in Mankato, Minnesota.
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