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Mankato
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mankato billionaire Glen Taylor (a former Comfrey farm boy) announced Tuesday that his Taylor Family Farms Foundation will receive a $100M farmland donation, boosting annual income by about 60% to support food shelves, childcare and local park improvements in rural southern Minnesota and northwest Iowa. Mankato Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In St. Peter, the former Taco John’s building was demolished Monday + SouthPoint Financial announced plans to build a new financial hub there this spring, while Jake’s Pizza announced its closure Tuesday morning and will stay open until Jan. 18 as its Mankato outlet continues serving customers. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Reports of DHS officials visiting local businesses have circulated in Mankato, and community groups have shared guidance for employers and workers on handling federal immigration checks + shop employees confirmed the visits while officials did not respond to requests for comment. Mankato Free Press
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January 2026 League Challenge
All day — The Dork Den — $10 entry — Compete in the first League Challenge of 2026 and claim your Pokémon Play Pack and prizes.
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Bemidji State Beavers vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Men's Basketball
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Centennial Student Union — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting matchup between the Beavers and Mavericks on the court.
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Twins Caravan at Mankato Chevrolet
Noon–2 PM — Mankato Chevrolet — Free to attend — Enjoy lunch and meet special guests including Kris Atteberry.
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Northern State Wolves vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Men's Basketball
5:30-7:10 p.m. — Taylor Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting men's basketball matchup live from Taylor Center.
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Mavericks vs Cougars: Men's and Women's Doubleheader
5:30-7:05 p.m. — Centennial Student Union — VIP tickets available — Catch the thrilling match-up between the Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks and Sioux Falls Cougars in this highly anticipated doubleheader.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jimi Hendrix
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