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Saturday, October 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veterans for Peace will host a ceremony on Indigenous Peoples Day in Mankato to honor 38 Dakota men hanged in 1862, emphasizing reconciliation and remembrance. KEYC
- ➤ Ongoing construction at Fourth and Mabel streets, along with a gas-line replacement on Long Street in Mankato, will affect traffic and pedestrian flow into early December. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Mankato Transit System adjusts routes due to Stadium Road's temporary closure tonight, affecting Service for Routes 8, 14, and 15 with detours for Routes 1, 10, and 11 starting at 5:30 p.m. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Keith Payne, psychologist and author, will speak at Minnesota State University about the impacts of economic inequality, complementing his book chosen as the university's common read. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Central High School introduces on-site therapy services to support students' mental health needs by offering up to 12 free sessions, facilitated through a state grant. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minnesota offers an 85% tax credit for contributions to affordable housing, aiming to motivate investments in local housing projects without requiring itemization for the tax break. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Blue Earth County is promoting voter readiness for the Nov. 5 elections by highlighting registration deadlines and voting options, including in-person and absentee voting. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Two DFL officials will attend a community conversation in Mankato to discuss the 2025 state budget priorities, focusing on family-affecting issues and funding for decarbonization, transportation, healthcare, child care, and youth programs. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Blue Earth County conducted a public election testing demonstration to ensure the reliability and accuracy of voting equipment ahead of the November 5 election. KEYC
- ➤ Several federal and state offices, including post offices and Social Security, will be closed in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, while city offices and most financial institutions remain open. Mankato Free Press
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Northwestern Mutual 10K during Mankato Marathon Weekend
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Women's Leadership Conference
Hosted by YWCA Mankato, this day-long event will feature inspiring keynotes, diverse breakout sessions, and meaningful community-building activities.
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Women's Leadership Conference
Hosted by YWCA Mankato, this day-long event will feature inspiring keynotes, diverse breakout sessions, and meaningful community-building activities.
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Peace Lutheran Church's 7th Annual Trunk or Treat!
This is a free event and open to the public! Activities will will include decorated trunks, pumpkin decorating, hayrides, photo ops, free raffle, and a corn pit. Concessions will be available for purchase and will benefit our youth group.
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Celebrate Day of the Dead at Old Town Mankato
Experience a vibrant celebration of Day of the Dead featuring live music, traditional dances, local food trucks, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Mankato.
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CSU Haunted Takeover: A Spooky Celebration of Haunted Holidays
Experience a unique haunted house at the CSU as it transforms to celebrate haunted holidays and folklore from around the world.
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Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs vs Minnesota State Mavericks Women's Hockey
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Minnesota State Mavericks Women's Hockey vs. University of Minnesota Duluth
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Mankato Elks #225 Wine and Beverage Tasting Event
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Holiday Craft and Gift Show 2024
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