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Mankato
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato’s Indulge Salon will close April 10 after 23 years, and Axis Lofts seeks approval to add studios—threatening a state grant—while a new Starbucks readies to open at a truck stop on the east side as Power Athletics starts classes and an indoor playground plans a groundbreaking in 2026. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local reader asked if TV cops’ call for registration means the vehicle title and North Mankato Police Chief Ross Gullickson explained that drivers must show a license and proof of insurance while registration refers to the license tabs and renewal card. Mankato Free Press
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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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