Mankato schools OKs
All Seasons Arena leaseMANKATO — The Mankato Area Public Schools Board approved its lease agreement for All Seasons Arena Monday evening after the city has decided to move forward with the arena’s $13.8 million renovation project.
The district will pay annual rent for their share of improvement costs amounting to $100,000 per year through its existing lease levy authority starting July 1 through June 30, 2040, according to Board documents.
Additionally, the district will pay $240 an hour for the use of ice time and locker rooms.
Lake Crystal man accused of sex assault
MANKATO — A Lake Crystal man is accused of sexually assaulting a minor in a semitruck two years ago.
William Linard Green, 41, faces three felony counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor in Blue Earth County District Court.
A criminal complaint states a minor with developmental disabilities told investigators the incident occurred about two years ago when she was 14 years old. Green was reportedly in a position of authority over the girl.
He denied the accusation in an initial interview, according to the complaint, then admitted to touching her inappropriately in a second interview.
N. Kato OKs its share of ASA renovation fundingNORTH MANKATO — The North Mankato City Council Monday night approved its share of funds for a major renovation of All Seasons Arena.
The city will pay $3.175 million toward the $13.8 million upgrade.
The city of Mankato has already approved spending nearly $8 million and Blue Earth County OK’d spending $833,550 as their share of the funding. Mankato Public Schools is also kicking in $1.5 million.
The local funding will be paid over a 15 year period.
Beyond the local governments, funding includes a $180,000 donation from the Mankato Area Hockey Association and $166,000 is coming from a “Mighty Ducks” grant from the state of Minnesota’s Amateur Sports Commission.
The upcoming 18-month reconstruction project will be conducted even as the two-rink facility remains open to youth hockey practices, high school games and figure skating events.
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