Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
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🏘️ Community
North Mankato is establishing a temporary dog impound facility due to the end of its impound services agreement with the local humane society, aiming for self-sufficiency in animal care.
North Mankato officials plan to redesign Belgrade Avenue with three lanes, wider sidewalks, and new lighting to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility.
Mankato's Salvation Army introduces 'Big Red', a 1000-pound kettle for donations, with matching gifts from Jones Metal Products and Tom Richards' family, aiming for a $525,000 goal to support local assistance programs.
North Mankato is working on a plan to impound lost or stray dogs, with hopes to partner with Mankato's impound or potentially create a permanent facility.
The Mankato Family YMCA successfully met its fundraising target for the 2024 Wellness Center Capital Campaign, promising renovated facilities and new equipment by early March.
🚨 Crime
A Mankato man was charged with 14 felonies for allegedly distributing child pornography online following an FBI tip-off and subsequent local police investigation.
Eric James Clausen was sentenced to over seven years in prison for sexual misconduct with a minor in Blue Earth County.
🎓 Education
The Mankato Area School Board decreased the 2025-26 school year's tax levy by 0.86%, resulting in an estimated annual tax of $1,065 for average homeowners.
The Mankato school district met with local lawmakers to advocate for inflation-adjusted budget increases and the ability to levy for mandated expenses to ensure stable funding for education.
🏛️ Government
The North Mankato City Council approved a 9.5% increase in the tax levy for the 2025 budget, generating about $831,000 in new revenue, with an average $30 tax hike for homes valued at approximately $289,000.
🎉 Mankato Events
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Stay Informed: Protect Yourself from Scams with the MN Attorney General's Office
Attend a free session led by Matt Gladue from the MN Attorney General’s Office to learn about common scams targeting older adults and how to safeguard personal information.
Men's Hockey: Manitoba Bisons vs. Minnesota State Mavericks
The Manitoba Bisons will face off against the Minnesota State Mavericks in a men's hockey match at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.
21st Annual Bend of the River Competition
The Mankato Figure Skating Club is hosting the 21st annual Bend of the River Competition at All Seasons Arena, featuring participation from figure skaters and open to the public at no cost.
Parking Ticket Guessing Game
Participants can guess the number of parking tickets issued for the Spring semester of 2024 for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
Mankato People First Self-Advocacy Group Meeting
People First is a self-advocacy group where self-advocates come together to share information, discuss issues, and plan activities.
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