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Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Mankato, a partnership between the YWCA and APX Construction Group is empowering middle school girls and college women to build a tiny home, aiming to enhance female representation in the construction industry. KEYC
- ➤ Staff from Senator Amy Klobuchar's office met with VINE in Mankato to address concerns impacting seniors, including transportation, healthcare, and scams. KEYC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 16-year-old girl was taken into custody after leading deputies on a high-speed chase in a 2011 Audi Q5, exceeding 100 mph, and eventually crashing the vehicle near Eagle Lake. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ In Mankato, Hunter Kenneth Smith, aged 22, faces legal charges for allegedly distributing sexually explicit images without consent. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ A 17-year-old from Mankato was apprehended and taken into custody without incident after escaping from a deputy during transportation to a detention center on January 26. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato passed an ordinance allowing greater freedom for residents to maintain yards with native plants and landscapes, responding to a new state law and prior resident feedback. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hayden Henning's critical free throws sent the game into overtime, where East defeated West 71-67 in a girls basketball match. KEYC
- ➤ The Mankato East boys basketball team secured a victory against Mankato West with a score of 85-59, improving their season record to 21-1. KEYC
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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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Karaoke Night Fundraiser
A Thursday night karaoke event featuring opportunities to learn about local causes including VARP, Mavathon, and CADA House.
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Mankato's Largest Kids' Consignment Sale
The Munchkin Markets Spring Consignment Sale offers deep discounts on gently used children's clothing, toys, and gear at Country Inn & Suites in Mankato.
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