Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mankato's Old Town is set to receive a new five-story apartment building with ground-floor commercial space, continuing a renaissance of private investment and development in the area. Mankato Free Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 57-year-old man from North Mankato was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after his pickup veered off Highway 169 and crashed near St. Peter. Mankato Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On the six-year anniversary of Evelyn Adams' death in Mankato, police continue to seek information to solve her 2019 murder case. KEYC
- ➤ In Mankato, Anthony Paris Wilson, previously convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor, is charged again for contacting the same victim. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rasmussen University Mankato is organizing a Healthcare Career Fair to address the growing demand for healthcare workers, featuring a variety of employers. KEYC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mayo Clinic has inaugurated a new Weight Management Center in Mankato's Madison East Mall to enhance accessibility to weight loss and healthy lifestyle services, with an upcoming online information session about their Bariatric weight-loss program. KEYC
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota State men's hockey team leads the CCHA as they prepare for their final regular season road series against Lake Superior State. KEYC
- ➤ The Minnesota State Mavericks men's and women's basketball teams are competing for the NSIC regular season titles this final weekend, with a highlight on a senior player surpassing 1500 career points. KEYC
- ➤ Texas Drift Academy, led by owner and retired Formula Drift driver Josh Robinson, teaches enthusiastic drivers the art of ice drifting at Madison Lake. KEYC
- ➤ The Mankato East girls gymnastics team secured 4th place at the State Gymnastics Meet with an overall score of 139.675. KEYC
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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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