Mosque leaders skeptical as police say incident at Mankato Islamic Center was not targeted
Authorities say they have "no reason to believe that the Islamic Center was targeted and there is no investigation." Abdi Sabrie, who is the co-founder of the mosque, believes otherwise.
Police say incident near Mankato mosque not targeted, CAIR-MN disagrees
"Authorities have no reason to believe that the Islamic Center was targeted, and there is no investigation," the statement reads. Hussein says he and the community have reasons not to trust this version of events, saying this incident marks the 40th attack on a mosque in Minnesota in the past three years.
Police, Mankato mosque at odds over reported arson attempt
Mankato police said they’ve issued a citation to a man who lit fireworks near the Islamic Center of Mankato, which had prompted fears of an anti-Muslim attack. Members of the Islamic Center of Mankato say the man attempted to set part of their mosque on fire as part of a “brazen” act on Sunday afternoon.
Mankato police say fireworks incident near mosque not targeted
A man has been cited for launching fireworks near a house of worship. Police don't believe it is a hate crime but it is not calming the community's nerves after a rash of recent attacks. Ubah Ali has more on the incident in Mankato.
Fireworks incident raises tensions in the Mankato Muslim community
After a tension filled day following an incident Sunday near the Mankato Islamic Center initially feared as an arson attack, the police have a more benign explanation, but anger remains.
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Sibley Park in Mankato Transforms into a Free, Festive Light Wonderland for the Holidays
Mankato's Sibley Park lights up for the holidays with a free light display, promoting community spirit and inclusivity.
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Mayo in Mankato showcases technology built into new bed tower
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Mankato Salvation Army to host Bell Ringer Blessing
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Mankato animal shelter ‘soft closed’ after blowout with board
The Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society, a nonprofit animal shelter in Mankato, plans to revamp after tensions with ...
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Mankato generator plant to grow to nearly 400,000 square feet
In what would become Mankato's largest manufacturing facility, Rolls-Royce Solutions America is preparing to construct a ...
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UMD Football to Close Out 2024 Campaign By Taking On Rivals MSU-Mankato
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday will mark the end of the 2024 campaign for the UMD football team as they hold their season finale ...
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Mankato mosque and police at odds over reported arson attempt
A Mankato mosque says they suffered an attempted arson. Police, however, said they are not investigating the incident.
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Shaving for a good cause
Three Community Bank employees in Mankato shaved their heads after surpassing fundraising goal.