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Mankato
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chad Cabanilla, an alpaca farmer from North Mankato, won $89,710 during two Wheel of Fortune episodes that aired Thursday and Friday and will return Monday at 6:30 p.m. to compete for more cash + prizes on KEYC. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato City Council will consider a resolution on Monday to accept bids for converting the Caswell North Soccer Complex from natural grass to synthetic turf—an upgrade estimated at about $1.5 million that includes grading, drainage, fencing adjustments, and potential additional topsoil work. Construction could begin in May. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota State football team wrapped up its spring season with the annual Purple vs. Gold game, where Gold won 50-18. Its first game of the 2026 campaign will be on Aug. 27 away at Colorado Mesa. KEYC
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Micro Wrestling Federation Show
7-10 p.m. — Kato Ballroom — All-ages show — Experience thrilling micro wrestling action with body slams, brawls, and the chance to meet the wrestlers post-event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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