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Saturday, January 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato's Mankato Transit System will enhance bus and Paratransit services starting Monday, January 13, 2025, including extended hours and seven-day availability. KEYC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A wrongful death lawsuit claims North Mankato's negligence led to a 9-year-old boy's drowning at Spring Lake Park in 2021, with both parties disputing the circumstances and liability. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato school district is transitioning its 4-year-old preschool services to a full day model at the Center for Learning, causing concerns for parents like Brittney Schloesser over child care arrangements amid rising demand in Eagle Lake. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The $70 million reconstruction of Highway 169 in Mankato-North Mankato aims to improve the aesthetic appeal of the cities' main entrance by early 2028. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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Parking Ticket Guessing Game
Participants can guess the number of parking tickets issued for the Spring semester of 2024 for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
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Mankato People First Self-Advocacy Group Meeting
People First is a self-advocacy group where self-advocates come together to share information, discuss issues, and plan activities.
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Bearson/Gathje Classic Track Meet
The Bearson/Gathje Classic is a renowned indoor track and field meet held at Myers Field House in Mankato, Minnesota.
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Job's Dance Grand March Spectators Event
The Job's Dance Grand March Spectators event will take place at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, MN, featuring a grand march for attendees to enjoy.
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Weekly Community Meeting by CRU
CRU hosts engaging weekly meetings at the Centennial Student Union, featuring community-building activities such as games, music, and discussions.
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Weekly Community Meeting by CRU
CRU hosts weekly gatherings every Tuesday at CSU featuring community activities, games, music, speakers, and discussions open to all spiritual backgrounds.
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Soil Management Summit 2025
The Soil Management Summit is a focused event in Minnesota that features expert-led discussions and breakout sessions on practical soil management techniques aimed at farmers.
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MSU Mavericks vs. St. Thomas Tommies Hockey Game
The MSU Mavericks will host the St. Thomas Tommies in an exciting college hockey matchup at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.
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Winona State Warriors vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks - Men's and Women's Basketball Doubleheader
A basketball doubleheader featuring the Winona State Warriors against the Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks will take place at the Taylor Center.
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Experience College Life at Bethany's Getaway Weekend
Participate in a weekend designed for prospective students to experience dorm life, attend classes, and explore the campus of Bethany Lutheran College.
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