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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mike Couch — a summer 2024 transplant from Austin — created a new online calendar to collect local events for residents. His beta version in March had over 836 views and many comments, and he asks residents to share tips and missing events. Mankato Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Friday evening, community members & neighbors gathered at Sibley Park to hold a candlelight vigil for Dennis Vosika, whose life was tragically ended last month when he was fatally stabbed at a local Kwik Trip on what would have been his 35th birthday. KEYC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato school board will approve changes to the 2025-26 school calendar to allow summer 2026 construction and reduce class disruptions. The proposal will start school the week of August 25 and end the week before Memorial Day by shortening Thanksgiving and Winter breaks and moving some no-school days later in the year. KEYC
- ➤ Students at Minnesota State University plan to protest next week — in response to a student’s detainment and five terminations of legal residency statuses — outside Centennial Student Union. Mavericks for Change and other campus groups will join the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to support international students who fear further federal action. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a public open house on April 7 at the Kasota Community Center in Kasota—officials will explain the Highway 22 project that will improve the roadway from Mankato to St. Peter. Mathiowetz Construction Company won the $36,896,294.56 bid and construction is expected to begin in late April or early May with planned traffic detours. KEYC
- ➤ North Mankato will offer free spring cleanup for residents paying for garbage collection starting Monday and ending Thursday, while Upper North residents will have service from April 14 to 18. City crews and West Central Sanitation will pick up extra bulky items from street boulevards—appliance pickups require schedule registration. Mankato Free Press
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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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Loyola-Cleveland Invitational
Starting all day — Myers Field House — Check website for entry fees — Compete in a vibrant track and field atmosphere.
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Trivia Night at Pub 500
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Pub 500 — $2 grab bottles and tap specials — Test your trivia skills while enjoying tasty deals on drinks.
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