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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities say 82-year-old Gerald Orville Fredricks (in rural Mankato) died on Monday when his tractor, which he may have started by mistake in gear, ran over him after it hit a parked UTV in his yard as rescuers could not save him. FOX 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mankato appeals court judges reversed drug convictions for Nathaniel Mark Thompson, 39, after finding insufficient evidence in his December 2023 trial but upheld his stolen property conviction for five bicycles taken from a storage unit—he will be resentenced for the theft charge. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five international students at Minnesota State University had their visas terminated without notice by the Department of Homeland Security, according to MSU president Edward Inch in an email sent late Wednesday. The university's global education team is now assisting the students—referring them to immigration attorneys and contacting elected officials for support. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ After ICE detained a student at an off-campus home last Friday, MSU Mankato moved to reassure its more than 1,800 international students from 108 countries. University leaders said they are working with authorities—consulting law enforcement and support services—to protect students and keep everyone safe. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato is studying plans to develop a nearly 700-acre cropland along Rockford Road and Highway 14 on the northwest edge of the city. The draft Alternative Urban Areawide Review—open for comment until May 8—shows plans for a large technology campus or a warehouse and office park that could start in 2026 or 2027 and last for several years. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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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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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Evening — Minnesota State University Theatre & Dance — Ticket prices Vary — Experience all 37 of Shakespeare's plays in a hilarious and fast-paced production.
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Power to Choose: K-12 Education Expo
5-7:30 p.m. — Mankato Family YMCA — Free entry — Discover educational options in the greater Mankato area and engage with local representatives.
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