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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 50-year-old Mankato woman was injured in an SUV-pickup crash when her vehicle (a northbound 2023 Hyundai Tucson) collided with another (a 2015 Ram 5500) at the intersection of Highway 22 and Victory Drive on Wednesday morning, and she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Mayo Clinic Health System while the other driver and passengers went unharmed. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at MSU Mankato protested on campus Wednesday after one student was detained by ICE and five international students had their visas revoked. University officials said they were not notified in advance and have set a policy to limit ICE access to non-public spaces—organizers urged more support from the school and peers. KEYC
- ➤ South Central College Foundation pledged a matching gift of $250,000 for a new dental clinic and lab space at the North Mankato campus, offering donors the chance to double their contributions up to that amount. The college will begin planning the expansion of its dental assisting program once full funding is received — an upgrade that aims to help reduce the long waiting list for the program. KEYC
- ➤ The Nicollet Public Schools Board said yesterday that a $195,627 special education deficit will be insured after a coding error by School Management Services—its president Todd Netzke explained the mistake during a meeting. The board also noted a $1.2 million shortfall over three years because of lower enrollment and will soon survey the community about a bond referendum. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato got a 3.3 million dollar grant from the state for enhancements to the Highway 169 corridor project — the funds will pay for a new roundabout at the intersection of Highway 169 and Webster Avenue and for a bike and pedestrian underpass from Range Street to North River Drive. Reconstruction will begin in 2027 and be completed in 2028. Mankato Free Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership hosted interested groups at Good Counsel Hill on Tuesday to showcase plans for housing nonprofits and commercial tenants. They bought the century-old property from the School Sisters of Notre Dame in February and will officially take over with renovations beginning this fall (no new tenants have been confirmed yet). KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Turn Turn Turn
8-9 p.m. — Hooligans — Ticket info not specified — Enjoy harmonies of 60s and 70s country, folk, and pop with this original Americana band.
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