Daily
Mankato
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jeremy Hanel from North Mankato stopped his car on Sept. 29, 2025 to help a 14-year-old teen on the North Star Bridge who was about to jump, and the Mankato City Council awarded him a Citizen Life Saving Award on Monday night—his act came from simple kindness. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Bill Lewinski spoke at the Mankato Area Lifelong Learners event and said law enforcement training must combine classroom study with practical exercises, as current training hours fall short of preparing officers for real-life challenges. Mankato Free Press
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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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Minnesota Pork Congress
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Cost info not provided — Discover the latest in pork production and network with industry professionals.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
~ Albert Einstein
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