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Friday, December 27th, 2024
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato city leaders are seeking public input to reevaluate and guide the development of a potential indoor recreation/community center after state funding was denied due to perceived lack of public support. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Approximately 50 young riders embarked on a memorial ride from Nebraska and South Dakota to Mankato's Reconciliation Park to honor the 38+2 Dakota ancestors executed in 1862, fulfilling Dakota elders' hopes for ongoing remembrance. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Mankato is set to witness a significant transformation with a $93 million investment to demolish two deteriorating buildings and erect a new 10-story, two-hotel complex, boasting 282 rooms and expected to create 344 jobs, with local and state financial support including a $1.1 million state redevelopment grant and $9.94 million in tax increment financing. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Andrea Brinkman-Waterbury, a Mankato East High School Choir Director renowned for her distinctive teaching methods, has been honored as the Outstanding Music Educator for Minnesota, highlighting her impact and passion for music education. Mankato Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mankato experienced unprecedented flooding in June, significantly exceeding average rainfall and affecting the region's flood mitigation strategies. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minnesota's Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative awards $500,000 in grants for safety and security enhancements to 23 county courthouses, including those in Blue Earth, Sibley, and Waseca counties. Mankato Free Press
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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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Job's Dance Grand March Spectators Event
The Job's Dance Grand March Spectators event will take place at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, MN, featuring a grand march for attendees to enjoy.
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Weekly Community Meeting by CRU
CRU hosts engaging weekly meetings at the Centennial Student Union, featuring community-building activities such as games, music, and discussions.
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