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Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato Pita Pit (a downtown restaurant) announced on Thursday, Apr. 16 that it closed its doors until further notice, thanking customers for years of support and promising updates when available. KEYC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Multi-platinum country singer Lee Brice will perform at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater with special guest Drew Green on Saturday, June 13 while tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center Ticket Office + Ticketmaster. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Redwood County seeks offers to buy its 123-year-old Gold Mine Bridge over the Minnesota River for $1 until December. County engineer Nick Klisch said the bridge (with major cracks) is unsafe for use and may be repurposed as a trail or park feature with state grants. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato girls lacrosse team picked up its first season win when it hosted Rochester Mayo on Monday (Apr. 20) near North Mankato. The team won 13-6 in a contest. KEYC
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Micro Wrestling Federation Show
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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