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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 11:05 a.m. Thursday, New Ulm and Lafayette firefighters controlled a heavy fire that damaged a house at 58608 County Road 21 in Lafayette Township—no one was injured and the cause remains undetermined. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Two St. Peter residents were injured in a crash on Highway 169 near the south edge of St. Peter on April 17 when a 2019 Dodge Challenger lost control and collided with a 2016 Jeep Cherokee—both received treatment at Rivers Edge Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Mankato Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eagle Lake man William Kyle Roberts, 34, was sentenced to 180 days on work release for four gross misdemeanor charges after being convicted of secretly filming women at Motel 6 on Premier Drive in 2021 and 2022 — hotel security footage showed him entering rooms before guests arrived. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MSU Mankato hosted a traveling planetarium on Friday that taught kids and adults about indigenous views of the night sky. Organized by the American Indigenous Studies program for Earth Month, the event showcased local interpretations of stars — a perspective that connects cultural history with science. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An international student at Minnesota State University filed a lawsuit on Friday alleging that federal agents arrested him unlawfully on March 28 due to his outspoken support for Palestinian rights with respect to Gaza+ a federal judge ordered his release on $7,500 bond on April 9, but DHS immediately imposed a stay that has kept him in detention since then. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At VINE's community center in Mankato, 18 participants benefited from the third week of healthy eating tips delivered by MSU dietetic students who served a noon meal of sesame garlic salmon, roasted Brussels sprouts, and roasted fingerling potatoes—capping the session with a maple oatmeal raisin cookie—designed to highlight the benefits of a Mediterranean diet. Mankato Free Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato East softball team, two-time defending state champions, is aiming for a third title this season. The Cougars built momentum with back-to-back wins — they now seek to extend their record in the quest for history. KEYC
- ➤ The Mankato boys lacrosse team beat Minneapolis 8 to 6 after trailing 2 to 0—improving their season record to 2 to 0. KEYC
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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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Southern Minnesota Real Big Band and Nintentones Concert
7-9 p.m. — Bethany Lutheran College Theatre — $10 Adult, $5 Student — Experience an evening of jazz with the Southern Minnesota Real Big Band and featured artist Hanna Cesario.
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