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Mankato
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ American Legion Post 518 will honor Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Richard E. Kraus by flying a flag in March as part of the Vet of the Month tribute. Members will gather indoors at 10 a.m. March 7 (256 Belgrade Ave.) to begin the ceremony. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ At the Saturday fix-it clinic at Mankato Makerspace, volunteers fixed cherished items like Dianna Heinze’s Baby Alive—loved by her daughters—while about 15 locals got repair help; the next clinic is scheduled for March 21 from 1-4 p.m. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three family history workbooks from MSU were donated to the Blue Earth County Historical Society, enriching local archives for descendants researching early settler families (Gilman, Bailey, Coad, and Johnson). The research center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Mankato-based freelance writer Nell Musolf looks at how many now use AI for everyday tasks such as drafting emails and cooking tips and wonders if relying on artificial advice over personal feedback will affect privacy (highlighting the loss of genuine human exchange). Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West boys hockey team edged Mankato East 3 to 2 in Saturday’s Section 3A semifinals — they will face Luverne for a state tournament spot on Wednesday. KEYC
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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
If everyone is thinking the same thing, then no one is thinking.
~ Ryan Holiday
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