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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local Catholics mourned Monday as they learned that Pope Francis died after suffering a stroke. Local church leaders recalled his calls for mercy—and his practice of including all people—as a lasting legacy for the faithful. Mankato Free Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old Lake Crystal man died when his 2011 Chevrolet Silverado rolled over north of Good Thunder early Sunday—Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office confirmed he was the only occupant and that deputies responded at 12:36 a.m. on 552nd Avenue. Mankato Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Seoul Foods, a four-month-old Asian import grocery store in North Mankato owned by Yella Hensley and his wife Sook, is facing rising costs as tariffs on international goods force suppliers to hike prices. The owners reported that one supplier has already raised its prices by 20% and warn that more increases may soon affect local customers — adding pressure on the business. KEYC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 23-year-old Lul Gatbel Lul was charged with felony first-degree assault in Blue Earth County District Court after he stabbed a woman on Sunday at 12:23 p.m. on Eastport Drive in Mankato—police say a warrant is out for his arrest. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Lojock Dech Jiokthiang, 28, of Mankato, was convicted in Nicollet County District Court on a felony first-degree conspiracy to sell drugs charge after police found hundreds of fentanyl pills in his vehicle, with a dismissed drug sales charge— he will serve 87 days in jail while a four-year, three-month prison sentence is stayed as he begins five years of supervised probation and 80 hours in community service. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A high school game called Senior Assassins sparked a 911 call last spring when a Mankato resident saw a student with a water gun and mistook him for a real threat—school officials and police now warn parents about the risks of playing on private property. The game, which offers a cash prize, is underway at one school while the contest at the other begins on April 28. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ A 20-year-old international student from Bangladesh was detained by ICE in March after his F-1 status was revoked—which his lawsuit claims was retaliation for his support of Palestinian human rights. Minnesota State University Mankato had also terminated the status of four other students without notice—raising questions about the administration of student immigration policies. FOX 9
- ➤ Federal authorities canceled the visa status of 12 international students at Minnesota State University—Mankato between March 28 and Monday, more than double the five initially reported and putting them at risk of deportation. Both Minnesota State University—Mankato and the University of Minnesota will monitor student records and alert affected students with legal assistance. FOX 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Blue Earth County's Human Services Department has proposed a voluntary furlough program for workers, allowing them up to 15 unpaid days off this year while keeping their benefits and job status. The plan—which limits furloughs to three days per week and requires supervisor approval—is being reviewed by the County Board today to help cut costs without disrupting core services. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato West baseball team defeated RJM by a score of 12-2 on Monday, April 21st—The Scarlets improved their season record to 5-0 with strong play throughout the game. KEYC
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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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