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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this week, about 100 people attended a weather spotting training session at South Central College in North Mankato — the National Weather Service and local emergency management led the event to teach safe storm watching. Meteorologist Todd Krause said the session helped spotters learn how to report severe weather to alert the public. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ KEYC-TV won two First Place awards and one Award of Merit at the 2025 Eric Sevareid Awards for its coverage of the Rapidan Dam failure in June 2024—awards presented at the Midwest Journalism Conference in the Twin Cities show its commitment to quality local news. KEYC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Mankato woman, Khadija Vanea Corsey, 30, faces felony second-degree assault and domestic assault charges after she allegedly stabbed a man with a steak knife on Tuesday, leading to his hospitalization, and her initial court appearance is set for April 17 — police noted her intoxication and resistance during arrest. Mankato Free Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato East Cougars beat the Rochester Century Panthers 14 to 0+ and improved their record to 3 to 0 on Saturday afternoon. They will play on Monday, April 14th+ on the road at New Ulm. KEYC
- ➤ On April 12, the MSU softball team hosted Minnesota Duluth in a doubleheader; in the first game, Maddie Helin hit a walk-off three-run home run for a 7-4 win. UMD won the second game 15-6 in five innings, splitting the doubleheader. KEYC
- ➤ Minnesota State baseball swept Bemidji State on Saturday with wins of 7-0 and 16-2 in a doubleheader and will play another doubleheader today at noon. KEYC
- ➤ MSU track and field competed at the Minnesota State Open on Saturday, where the men’s team finished first out of nine teams and the women’s team finished first out of ten teams. The event was held in Mankato. KEYC
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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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AKDC Scorpio Rising Tour - Mankato Show
7-8 p.m. — Carnegie Art Center — Suggested donation — Experience a blend of heavy metal and jazz fusion with Aaron Kerr’s Dissonant Creatures' album release tour.
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Women of Kato Series 4 Featuring Local Musicians
5-8 p.m. — NaKato Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic performances from four talented women artists in a collaborative music series.
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