🌱 Could this tan and white Pitbull mix be your missing dog?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could this tan and white Pitbull mix be your missing dog?
• How your kettle donation in Mankato can count double this week
• Why riders are ending a 290-mile Dakota memorial journey in Mankato

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 44 and low of 21 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 38, low: 28.
• Thursday: Strong winds developing, with a high of 33 and low of 0 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Mankato Officials Seek Owner of Lost Pitbull Mix Found at City Intersection (hoodline.com) — City of Mankato officials are trying to reunite a tan and white male Pitbull mix, found Saturday at Rock Street and 2nd Street, with his owner. The unchipped, untagged dog is being held at the city impound in Sibley Park, and residents are urged to contact Public Safety to claim him and arrange pickup.
   

2. Red Kettle campaign stages challenge (mankatofreepress.com) — Mankato residents are being urged to help fill Salvation Army red kettles during a three-day donation challenge, when private donors will match gifts up to $30,000. Funds support year-round local services like free lunches, eviction and utility assistance, and a day shelter. Donations made Wednesday through Friday at area kettles will have double the impact for neighbors in need.
   

3. Dakota Exiles Ride begins nearly 33-mile trek to Mankato (keyc.com) — Riders honoring the Dakota people exiled after the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War are traveling 290 miles to finish in downtown Mankato the day after Christmas, joining other reconciliation events at the memorial site. The Dakota Exiles Ride also promotes a substance-free journey and raises awareness about addiction and suicide affecting Indigenous communities.
   

4. Area counties honored for public health innovation (dglobe.com) — A major regional public health partnership built around Minnesota State University, Mankato just earned a statewide innovation award, highlighting the university’s growing role in rural health. Twenty-five southwest and south-central counties are working with MSU students and faculty on data, communication, and emergency preparedness projects that both strengthen local services and give students real-world experience.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Basketball: Girls 7th vs. New Ulm (Away)
  St. Peter Public School District New Ulm Middle School
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: Girls C Squad vs. Worthington (Home)
  St. Peter Public School District St. Peter High School Court 3
  4:45 pm
• Ice Hockey: Girls JV vs. Minnesota River Bulldogs vs. New Ulm (Away)
  St. Peter Public School District New Ulm Civic Center
  5:00 pm
• Ice Hockey: Boys JV vs. Minnesota River Bulldogs vs. New Ulm (Home)
  St. Peter Public School District Le Sueur Arena
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: Girls B Squad vs. Worthington (Home)
  St. Peter Public School District St. Peter High School Court 2
  6:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys C Squad vs. Worthington (Away)
  St. Peter Public School District Worthington High School
  6:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys B Squad vs. Worthington (Away)
  St. Peter Public School District Worthington High School
  6:00 pm
• Gymnastics: Girls Varsity (Date Changed from 12-15-25) vs. Blue Earth Area (Home)
  St. Peter Public School District Gustavus Adolphus College
  6:00 pm
• Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Minnesota River Bulldogs vs. New Ulm (Away)
  St. Peter Public School District New Ulm Civic Center
  7:00 pm
• Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. Minnesota River Bulldogs vs. New Ulm (Home)
  St. Peter Public School District Le Sueur Arena
  7:15 pm
• Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Worthington (Home)
  St. Peter Public School District St. Peter High School Gym - Full
  7:15 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Worthington (Away)
  St. Peter Public School District Worthington High School
  7:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am looking for packing peanuts or bubble wrap to mail a Christmas present and a sturdy box about 12" x 12" x 6-7" high....
  in case anyone has something they don't want..... (Nextdoor Erlandson Park)

• HB Travels posted a job opening for Online Cruise Booking Agent in Mankato. Apply here.
• Las Vegas Petroleum posted a job opening for Porter in Mankato. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mankato here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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