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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials approved HUD-mandated upgrades for Orness Plaza, the largest public housing complex in Mankato. The 101-unit building will get new appliances, flooring, ceiling tiles, and system improvements as work continues this spring and summer. Mankato Free Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rodney Shunk fell through the ice at Hiniker Pond while fishing in cold February and was rescued by Tracey Stenberg (who called 911) and David Balk, with both being honored at a Mankato City Council meeting for their lifesaving efforts. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tune Town in Old Town is hosting Record Store Day today with doors opening at 9 a.m. Owner Carl Nordmeier expects a crowd lining up since midnight for exclusive vinyl releases, live DJs, free coffee, and half-off used records (at the 10,000 sqft venue). Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Industry leaders at Minnesota State University on Friday advised students to build both technical skills and strong communication as AI reshapes job roles. They stressed that adaptability and a testing mindset are key for thriving in a rapidly evolving field. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato West softball won 6-5 against Rochester Mayo in game one of the Scarlet Invite on Friday. The Scarlets will take the field Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. against cross-town rival Mankato East. KEYC
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