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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mankato high school senior Addy Frank raised over $400 + collected more than 400 donated items for unhoused people and their pets after touring the Salvation Army, which lets people keep their pets as they transition back into a home. KEYC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota received a $250K grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation to create its new exhibit 'Pollinators at Play'—featuring an expanded Butterfly House, Butterfly Nursery, Outdoor Classroom and over 20,000 square feet of Native Prairie Gardens—that will open on June 12 at 10 a.m. The exhibit will offer pollinator-themed programs including summer camps and a Monarch Tagging Event. KEYC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mankato State officials announced Monday that an international student was detained by ICE over the weekend at an off campus residence, and ICE has not provided more details. President Edward Inch said he contacted elected officials to support international students and preserve the campus community. FOX 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Farmers must enroll in the USDA Agriculture Risk Coverage — Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2025 crop year by April 15 to secure financial protection when crop revenue drops. More than 89,000 contracts have been completed, representing 84 percent of expected enrollments, and local FSA offices urge remaining producers to sign up as soon as possible. KEYC
- ➤ On Friday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained a Minnesota State University student at an off-campus residence, the university president said. President Edward Inch emailed on Monday to report that ICE offered no reason for the detention and that he has contacted elected officials for help. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NAMI Greater Mankato Area will hold a free suicide prevention class Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Grace Lutheran Church. The QPR training is for those 16 and older and will teach participants how to identify and refer people at risk for suicide. 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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