Mosque leaders skeptical as police say incident at Mankato Islamic Center as 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.
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.
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.
Man allegedly threatens Mankato mosque with arson but the claim is disputed by police
Around 12:00 p.m. this past Sunday, surveillance video from a mosque in Mankato shows a man approaching a fence in front of the house of worship, and using a firecracker to try and start a fire.The wet conditions snuffed it out and a worshiper inside the mosque eventually chased the man away.
Mankato police determine fireworks weren't targeted at Islamic Center
A release from the Mankato Department of Public Safety states authorities don't believe the Mankato Islamic Center was targeted by a person setting off fireworks in a nearby
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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UPDATED: Mankato police say fireworks weren't targeted at Islamic Center; suspect cited
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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 ...
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Focus school themes set for three Mankato elementaries
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