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Mankato
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Diane Dobitz received the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Pathfinder Award from the Greater Mankato Diversity Council for her decades-long teaching and social justice work—her community efforts began with grassroots initiatives in 2003 and have shaped local conversations on equality. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Blues on Belgrade, a popular summer music event, is rescheduled for September 19 on Belgrade Avenue in North Mankato because construction has delayed its usual mid-July run — enjoy live blues in the updated venue. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KEYC released last night's Sports Extra: Winter Week Six — a show featuring local winter sports highlights with game results and upcoming match schedules. 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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