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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kids Against Hunger returned to a permanent home in Mankato Place Mall when its former Red Rocks space was donated to host volunteers for food packing this Saturday. The space, scheduled for demolition later this year for residential development, offers the nonprofit a chance to expand its work. KEYC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MSU's EARTH Systems Lab received a $62,000 grant from the Minnesota Historical Society+which will help them hire professionals to develop the state's first reference manual for charcoal remains from archeological sites, addressing a key research gap. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ MSU Mankato held its Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, Feb. 26 to connect 420 students with 80 employers + local leaders discussed the evolving job market in law enforcement. KEYC
- ➤ Girl Scouts cookie season has started in Mankato as troop leader Amanda Diehm guides girls in selling Thin Mints and Samoas through March 29 while teaching skills like goal setting and communication; she leads five troops and emphasizes values such as courage and confidence in our community. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kato Knights adapted floor hockey team in Mankato is gearing up for the state tournament and will soon compete as they finalize their training (details remain forthcoming). KEYC
- ➤ Mankato West boys hockey beat Luverne by a score of 2 to 1 in triple overtime (Section 3A title game) on Thursday, and they will play in the state tournament next Wednesday. KEYC
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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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F1RST Wrestling: LIVE!
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Kato Ballroom — All ages welcome — Catch thrilling live pro wrestling in Mankato, Minnesota!
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