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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College students from Minnesota State and Winona State are advocating for unified K-12 health and sex ed standards that will guide school instruction, with a public hearing set to shape the rollout planned for the 2026-27 school year statewide. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato plans to convert the east practice field at Caswell North Soccer Complex to synthetic turf after the City Council approved the $1.2M project at Monday’s meeting — the report says bids will be advertised in early March and construction could begin in May. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ United Hospital District in Blue Earth received a $1.5 million gift from the Mike and Tami Hoffman Family Foundation for a new MRI machine — renovations will start in March and the equipment is expected online by January to expand weekday appointments. KEYC
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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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Mankato East Indoor Quad Invite
March 19th — Myers Field House — Registration required — Compete in an indoor track and field meet bringing together local athletes in Mankato.
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Mankato West Alumna and U.S. Air Force Veteran Comes Full Circle: Dr. Courtney Anderson Joins Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Courtney Anderson, a Mankato West alumna and decorated U.S. Air Force Veteran, has joined Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Anderson is accepting new patients in Mankato and Rochester.
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