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Jun. 11—A hot sunny 100-degree day probably doesn't evoke thoughts of flooding, but Federal Emergency Management Agency staff gave residents plenty to think about. FEMA officials on Thursday presented preliminary flood risk map changes and discussed upcoming flood insurance rate adjustments Thursday night during a virtual open house on flood risk information for Mankato and North Mankato .
Jun. 10—Historical society hosts lawn party MANKATO — Old-fashioned games, costumed characters and a tea party for children are planned during Blue Earth County Historical Society's Victorian Lawn Games event 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Hubbard House museum, 606 Broad St. The event is free; however, an admission fee will be charged to participants who want to tour the historic Hubbard House. .
Jun. 6—State appointments Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan recently announced appointments of area residents to state councils. Kenneth Trebelhorn, of Waseca, will serve on the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council. His two-year term is effective July 1. The council provides advice to Minnesota STAR, a program that assists Minnesotans with disabilities gain access to and .
Jun. 6—The Free Press NORTH MANKATO — A 9-year-old boy was pronounced dead Saturday after an apparent drowning at Spring Lake Park Swim Facility in North Mankato. The boy's name is being withheld until relatives are notified, and the incident remains under investigation, according to a release from the North Mankato Police Department. Emergency crews first responded to a report of a boy being .