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Saturday, February 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mankato will install AED devices at Wheeler Park and Mankato West High School to enhance community access to life-saving technology in honor of Faith Larsen. KEYC
- ➤ In downtown Mankato, demolition of the Landmark Center is nearing completion, and work has started on the City Center Hotel, all to make way for new lodging developments including a four-story Element by Westin and a 10-story A-C by Marriott. KEYC
- ➤ In observance of Presidents Day, Mankato area post offices, government offices, and some businesses will be closed, while most retail stores, medical facilities, and the ECHO Food Shelf remain open. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Charlie Leftridge, executive director of the Carnegie Art Center, will discuss 'The State of the Arts in the Mankato Region' during a free lecture in the Free Press Knowledge and Lecture Series. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mankato East High School students Dylan Vasquez and Leo Burns secured second place at the national GameIt coding competition with their game, Piondaquest. Mankato Free Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mankato unveils its inaugural Restaurant Week with 18 local eateries offering special menus from Feb. 17-23. FOX 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Natalie Bremer scored 18 points to lead Minnesota State to a 92-54 victory over Minot State in women's basketball. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Minnesota State University's indoor track and field teams are excelling, with the women ranked No. 1 and the men No. 8 nationally in Division II. KEYC
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Weekly Worship Service at CSU
This Sunday service at CSU 245 offers worship, community connection, and free rides and snacks for attendees.
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Sushi Crafting Workshop at Hy-Vee
Participants will learn to handcraft veggie and California sushi rolls in this hands-on, all-ages workshop.
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St. Thomas Tommies vs. Minnesota State Mavericks Women's Hockey Match
This event features a women's hockey match between the Minnesota State Mavericks and the University of St. Thomas at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato.
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Bemidji State Beavers vs. Minnesota State Mavericks Hockey Match
Experience an exciting college hockey match between the Bemidji State Beavers and the Minnesota State Mavericks at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.
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Trampled by Turtles with City Mouse at The Venue
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Trampled by Turtles, accompanied by City Mouse at The Venue in Mankato.
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Weekly Community Meeting at CRU
CRU hosts weekly gatherings that include community activities, games, music, a speaker, and discussions aimed at exploring spiritual questions.
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