by: Brian Arola (Mankato Free Press)

A host of community focus groups and presentations Wednesday will help determine whether a Blue Zones wellness project ultimately comes to Mankato.

The project would essentially be a community-wide initiative promoting healthy living choices. If implemented, Blue Zones Project would supply a team to oversee the effort while broad involvement among work sites, grocery stores, restaurants, schools, nonprofits and faith organizations would be needed to see it through. 

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