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Mankato
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mankato Area Public School Board is rethinking education through its Secondary Redesign Project (18 months remain on the two-year timeline) that gathers input from staff, parents, and students to test new teaching prototypes, with immediate improvements planned as needed. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Cultivate Mankato changed ownership on Monday when New Horizon Academy took over (retaining all staff and planning modest curriculum updates and food program improvements) to keep consistent care for children. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato Loyola boys basketball team extended its five-game win streak after defeating GHEC-T-ML 83 to 61 on Monday night. KEYC
- ➤ The Mankato West boys hockey team hosted Minnesota River on Monday at its home rink and won 5-0, showing strong play and adding to their season record. The solid win sets a positive tone for upcoming local games & highlights the team’s momentum. 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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