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Mankato
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Voyager Cannabis Co.—one of the city’s newest cannabis stores—has seen growing business since its November opening as customers seek high-potency edibles and concentrates. Assistant Manager Rebecka Fregoso said delays in state-approved manufacturing may slow product availability, but more stock is expected in the coming months. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato declared a snow emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. today as a historic winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds. Residents must remove vehicles from city streets before snowfall begins and can park again at 12:00 p.m. Monday + parking is offered in city lots. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Riverfront Drive will close for about three weeks starting March 25 to let crews remove the Veterans Memorial Bridge deck; motorists will detour via Plum, Second, and Main while the Veterans Memorial Bridge and Highway 169/Belgrade interchange remain closed until late 2026 (with wrap-up work expected in 2027). Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minnesota State men’s hockey beat Michigan Tech by 7 to 2 in the CCHA semifinals on Saturday night; the Mavericks will host St. Thomas next Friday at 7 for the Mason Cup title and a shot at an NCAA Tournament bid. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
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