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Mankato
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Fresh Start received a 16-foot truck of donated furniture on Thursday when CBC Fisher Group Realtor Tyler Meihak-True helped connect with World Effort Foundation; nine staff and volunteers unloaded tables and chairs to outfit homes for people emerging from homelessness — a donation that will support future needs. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Greater Mankato Growth announced its 2025 Volunteer of the Year winners: Jake Ward, Jeff Lang, Jessica Potter and Jerry Kopel for their leadership in community service & regional business. The awards will be presented at the meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10 at MSU Centennial Student Union. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota named Kim Kleven its new CEO on Friday. Kim has worked in various roles at the museum since its 2015 opening and will now lead its educational initiatives. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Anthony Ford Pond Hockey Classic, now in its 18th year, kicks off today with an adult tournament in North Mankato and youth matches planned for Sunday; the event, drawing over 60 teams, honors Anthony Ford’s legacy and supports childhood leukemia research. KEYC
- ➤ Minnesota State's men’s & women’s track and field programs rank in the nation's top 5 as athletes prep for the Mark Schuck Open this weekend. The hockey team, led by coach Luke Strand, built momentum after a big win against Augustana. 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
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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