In Mankato, an individual lit the fuse of local concerns quite unexpectedly. The City of Mankato Public Safety officials have cited an individual for setting off fireworks near the Islamic Center in Mankato. The incident, which took place on a quiet Sunday afternoon, sparked more worry than harm, coming at a time when vigilance against acts of intolerance is high.

According to a post on the City of Mankato, Minnesota Government's social media, at around 2 p.m. on November 10, a figure on a bicycle was caught on video in the proximity of the Islamic Center, igniting bottle rockets. These simple fireworks soared skyward without causing any damage.

The city's statement details that the individual claimed ignorance of the alarm such actions might provoke and faced a misdemeanor citation for the sale, possession, and use of prohibited fireworks.