Nearly 100 lbs prescriptions collected during National Drug Takeback Day

Mankato Public Safety collected nearly 100 pounds of unwanted prescriptions during National Drug Takeback Day.

Police said the event was very successful after a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The official total of drugs collected was 98.5 lbs.  In comparison, the 2019 event netted 80 lbs.