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🌱 What Mankato pet owners should know about the West Lewis Street poison scare

Mankato, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Mankato! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Mankato pet owners should know about the West Lewis Street poison scare
  • Why Mankato’s population is rising while nearby counties keep shrinking

Also on today's calendar: Apple Valley July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a strong p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm; windy in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mankato Police Investigating Complaints After Dogs Allegedly Exposed to Rat Poison (southernminnesotanews.com) — Mankato authorities are investigating reports that exposed rat poison left in a yard on West Lewis Street may have sickened several neighborhood dogs, prompting concerns for pets and children. Veterinarians urge local pet owners to watch for unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness and to contact a vet immediately if poisoning is suspected rather than inducing vomiting on their own.
   

• Population Shift and Workforce Drift in Southwest Minnesota (mn.gov) — The Mankato–North Mankato area is one of the few bright spots in Southwest Minnesota, adding more than 25,500 residents over the past 50 years while many nearby counties shrink. A detailed state analysis shows population growth now depends heavily on international migration, the workforce is aging and becoming more diverse, and jobs are shifting away from manufacturing toward health care and service industries.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Mankato! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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