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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato Family YMCA successfully reached its $500,000 fundraising goal to update its wellness center with new equipment and a redesigned space. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ The North Mankato Knights of Columbus are accepting donations for their surplus of Christmas trees to support local programs after a year of abundant supply. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Mankato residents are invited to contribute their ideas for the design of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge's railing and emblems, with construction starting in 2026. KEYC
- ➤ Mohamed Alsadig, executive director of the Greater Mankato Diversity Council, emphasized the necessity of enduring discomfort to foster conversations and actions towards ending discrimination, outlining it as a multi-generational effort. Mankato Free Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 49-year-old woman from North Mankato was injured in a collision between her car and an SUV at a roundabout in Mankato. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Native American riders from Nebraska and South Dakota will meet in Mankato on Dec. 26 for a memorial event honoring the 38 Dakota men who were executed after the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ The Holiday Classic show, featuring Clifford Chestnut and his Nutcracker Orchestra, aims to bring joy and entertainment with a mix of Christmas songs, skits, and unique characters in St. Peter’s Capitol Room. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Mankato forum, lawmakers discussed the upcoming session's focus on budget restraint and bipartisanship amid a projected surplus and an even split in the House. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ East faces West in a hockey match, East boys basketball shines in Rochester, and WEM's Gavin Brown reaches the 1,000 point milestone in tonight's sports highlights. KEYC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Bearson/Gathje Classic Track Meet
The Bearson/Gathje Classic is a renowned indoor track and field meet held at Myers Field House in Mankato, Minnesota.
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