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Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GreenSeam invites individuals and organizations connected to food and agriculture to take a nine-minute survey (open until Feb. 13) to guide decisions in Minnesota's ag sector; findings will be shared on March 24 during National Ag Day. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Transportation has named Mankato-based Jessica Devens-Rodning as the new Toward Zero Deaths coordinator for the South Central region covering 13 counties. She brings a background in education and community outreach to improve local traffic safety. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local parents are seeking ways to help young children cope with growing tensions while experts advise maintaining family routines and safe spaces, and the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota (a local hub for families) offers a community area where children can play and parents connect to process concerns. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thursday night, Minnesota State basketball teams swept University of Sioux Falls while Minnesota River girls hockey advanced with a three to one win over Willmar (Section 2A playoffs); WEM boys basketball lost on the road to Blooming Prairie. 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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