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Monday, March 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farmers and pork producers in southern Minnesota worry that new tariffs could hurt export markets and raise costs for fertilizers and fuel, reducing the gains seen last year. The local Farmers Union (which held a town hall in Sleepy Eye) said the growing uncertainty forces producers to wait and see how tariff talks evolve. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MnDOT will hold two open houses for the biggest highway projects in south-central this summer that will detour high-volume highways for the entire construction season. The Highway 60 event is Tuesday at Lake Crystal City Hall — available from 4 to 6 p.m. — and the Highway 22 meeting is Monday, April 7 at Kasota Community Center — with a formal presentation at 5:30 p.m. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Starting April 11, highway reconstruction on Hwy 22 between Mankato and St. Peter will detour nearly 12,000 daily vehicles—routes will shift to Hwy 169 until the work pauses for winter in October or November. Additional projects include a Highway 60 closure in Lake Crystal starting April 15 and a $7 million phase on Victory Drive beginning around May 12, with further improvements planned for coming years. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Next weekend the Mankato Figure Skating Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary with the ice show Cinderella, If the Skate Fits, featuring over 40 skaters, nearly 70 alumni and local guests — many who have supported the club — in a choreographed tribute. The show honors a legacy that began with a 1975 fundraiser — a key moment for saving its ice venue — and comes as the club grows and All Seasons Arena is getting updated. Mankato Free Press
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Real Estate Meetup in Mankato
6-8 p.m. — Crooked Pint Ale House — Free entry — Discuss real estate with local experts and network with fellow investors.
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Dual-ing Pianos with Scottie Miller & Tom Hunter
11 AM – 3 PM — Centennial Student Union — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dueling talents of acclaimed pianists Scottie Miller and Tom Hunter in an entertaining musical showdown.
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Spring Fling Craft Show
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — River Hills Mall — Free admission — Explore a vibrant array of handmade products, unique gifts, and local vendors at this spring shopping event.
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Natural Healing Expo
10 AM – 4 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Event Center — Ticket required — Explore organic approaches to healing for body, mind, and spirit at this holistic conference.
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Spring Fling Craft Show
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. — River Hills Mall — Free admission — Discover a vibrant marketplace filled with handmade goods and local treasures this spring.
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Maverick Conference on Financial Success
11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Centennial Student Union — Free entry — Learn from experts in Agribusiness and personal finance education at this informative conference.
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North Mankato Taylor Library Annual Egg Hunt
9-11 a.m. — North Mankato Taylor Library — Registration required — Enjoy an exciting egg hunt for kids and meet the Easter Bunny!
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Cinderella
12:59 p.m. — Minnesota State University Theatre & Dance — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Cinderella with beloved songs and a timeless story of hope.
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Bunny Breakfast Buffet
7 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Hilltop Hy-Vee Grocery Store — Kids eat free with adult entree — Enjoy a themed breakfast with an egg hunt and crafts on Easter Saturday.
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Bar Bingo
6 PM — Fraternal Order of Eagles — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of bingo with friends in a community atmosphere.
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