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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In 1949, to replace a burned-down elevator, workers carefully rolled a 40-ton, 65-foot grain elevator across the Rapidan Dam and up a steep hill in Rapidan — a feat watched by nearly 2,000 onlookers. The elevator reached its new home on August 4th, and engineers plan to remove the dam in 2027. Mankato Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Terrance Willie Terrell Boyd, 30, of Mankato was charged on Friday with felonies for first-degree drug sales, second-degree drug possession and fifth-degree drug possession after North Mankato police searched a residence on April 9—finding 3 grams of cocaine and 31.4 grams of meth in a room. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Carnegie Art Center hosted an exhibition of art by the Leo family — including Brian, Judith, and Colin — following an opening reception on April 4; the show ran until Saturday. It showcased local talent and highlighted the evolving art scene in Mankato. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, soybean farmer Darin Johnson saw China's tariffs hurt his crop and drop local soybean prices on his farm by I-90 in southern Minnesota. The tariffs lowered prices and may force farmers to plant fewer beans if trade talks do not improve soon — a sign of growing tension in the farm economy. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Central College today announced it has added three Transfer Pathway programs—Accounting, English, and History—to offer a total of ten options that let students start at the two-year school and then transfer to a bachelor’s program in the Minnesota State system. More than 200 students completed transfer degrees last year, and the college plans to give more students a flexible start to higher education. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, left-hand turns at Highway 169’s intersection with South Washington Avenue are not allowed for northbound Highway 169 or for traffic on South Washington wishing to turn onto northbound Highway 169. Officials said the change comes after 13 crashes in the past 10 years—three of which resulted in five fatalities. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato East remained perfect at 4–0 after defeating Owatonna 9–3 on Tuesday — pitcher Kylinn Stangl struck out 14 hitters and passed 500 career strikeouts. KEYC
- ➤ At WEM High School, 25 girls registered for a flag football program sponsored by the Vikings that began as a pilot last spring; their first practice was on April 6. The team will play on Sundays with a game in Fairmont on April 27 — home games will start on May 4— as sectionals and a state tournament are scheduled for June 1 and 9. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Minnesota State baseball team split a doubleheader with Sioux Falls — they lost the first game and won the second. 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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