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Mankato
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato’s Spring Lake Park is hosting the 18th Anthony Ford Pond Hockey Classic this weekend. There will be 14 adult teams on Saturday and 37 youth teams on Sunday starting at 10 a.m. and 9 a.m. with funds going to Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia and local hockey programs. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three MSU Department of Performing Arts students earned national awards at the American College Theater Festival Region V in Rochester from Jan. 18-26 + Landon Hudson stars in 'The Birds' opening today at the Andreas Theatre. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Give Kids a Smile clinics offer free dental care for children at the Clinical Sciences Building on Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at St. Peter Family Dental Center on Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon (appointments required; 18 and younger must be with a parent). Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato East edged Mankato West 57-16 on Thursday in a wrestling match that highlighted the team's strong performance yesterday. KEYC
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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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Trivia for the Trades
6 PM – 9:30 PM — Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center — Varies — Enjoy a fun trivia night while supporting trades education with dinner and drinks.
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Who is Jesus? Mankato
6-9 p.m. — Ostrander Auditorium — Free entry — Explore the life and teachings of Jesus Christ during an unforgettable night.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
~ Socrates
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