Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
Good morning, Mankato.
🏘️ Community
Mankato City Council awarded $7,500 in Special Event Support Grants for 2026 to support three new events—a Juneteenth celebration, a youth softball tournament and an overdose awareness day—and to continue a December memorial event.
The grants will help nonprofits host these community events later this year and next year.
💼 Business
By March 11, Ace Hardware will operate in the former Joann Fabrics at Madison East Center’s east end (with a grand opening planned for early May).
District managers Jon Listul and Tyler Swenson are preparing new shelves and displays in the 10,000 sqft space to serve a busy local crowd.
🎓 Education
BBBS is expanding its youth mentoring program in Mankato to serve seven counties by partnering with the YMCA to reconnect former mentors with their littles (a move aiming to enroll 50 children).
The group seeks to fill three positions to fully staff the program by March and will recruit additional mentors in May.
🎉 Mankato Events
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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.
Who is Jesus? Mankato
6-9 p.m. — Ostrander Auditorium — Free entry — Explore the life and teachings of Jesus Christ during an unforgettable night.
🏠 Mankato Real Estate
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