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Mankato
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Special Olympics Area 9 seeks volunteers for local sports events for intellectually disabled adults in south central Minnesota. A regional basketball tournament is scheduled at Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter this April & the USA Games will take place in Minneapolis in June. KEYC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A announced it will open its first full-size restaurant in south-central Minnesota near River Hills Mall in Q3 or Q4 (pending delays); the new location at 1870 Adams Street will replace a closed Party City with a 5,400 sqft building featuring dual drive-thrus and seating for 86. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota will open Healthy Me on March 3 at 1 p.m. at 224 Lamm Street — an interactive exhibit where kids and families learn about health, wellness and early childhood development. MankatoLIFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato City Council approved a $1.2 million project to install a new artificial turf field at the east practice field in Caswell North Soccer Complex to provide year-round play for local youth and high school teams; construction will begin May 4 and be completed by Aug. 14. KEYC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Mankato's historic Good Counsel campus is set for redevelopment with eight new single-family homes and nearly 50 apartments, plus guest suites and community event space; construction will begin in spring with occupancy expected by year-end. A community meeting Thursday showcased plans that include an assisted living center and chapel reuse. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato East gymnastics finished second in the Class A competition, plus area basketball teams will battle it out in Sports Extra this week. KEYC
- ➤ Minnesota State's men's hockey team is preparing for a series against Bowling Green as head coach Luke Strand outlines strategies + MSU indoor track star Miranda Lauvstad shares insights into her training for upcoming meets. KEYC
- ➤ Mount Kato season ticket holders said fresh snow has improved skiing conditions during this week’s storm, as management expects increased business with slopes groomed until mid-March. The resort also advised visitors to wear gloves and proper attire to stay safe on warmer, slick surfaces. 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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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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