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Mankato
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nell Musolf explores how Robert Propst's original flexible cubicle design changed over time into cramped workspaces that prioritize cost over comfort. She compares a 1960 film set with today's office environments & shares her own experience with typical cubicles. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bethany Lutheran College professor Carrie Pfeifer was honored by the Minnesota Academy of Reading and The Reading League Minnesota for advancing community reading instruction. Her work helped Mankato schools boost student reading levels, and her Literacy Clinic (offering free reading help twice weekly) supports local children. Mankato Free Press
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Free Oral Cancer Screenings in Mankato & Rochester
In honor of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Southeastern Minnesota Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery will offer free oral cancer screenings on April 16 from 2 pm to 4 pm at: 2519 Commerce Drive NW, Suite 110, Rochester, Minn., 55901; and 1410 Madison Avenue, Mankato, Minn., 56001. To participate, arrive at one of the clinics during the designated times and ask for a free cancer screening.
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Toy Stories on Ice
7-9 p.m. — All Seasons Arena — $10 adult, $5 youth/senior/student — Experience a charming retelling of Toy Story featuring local skaters portraying beloved characters.
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Toy Stories on Ice – 51st Annual Ice Show
7-9 p.m. — All Seasons Arena — $10 adult, $5 youth/senior/student — Experience the beloved characters of Toy Story brought to life through local figure skating talents.
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Micro Wrestling Federation Show
7-10 p.m. — Kato Ballroom — All-ages show — Experience thrilling micro wrestling action with body slams, brawls, and the chance to meet the wrestlers post-event.
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