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Mankato
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the North Mankato Farmers’ Market closed its first season at its new Caswell Park location as it celebrated harvest season with extra space for vendors and more traffic from Highway 14 + Lor Ray Drive. The market will continue through next Monday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. KEYC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hardee’s on Highway 169 in Mankato closed permanently yesterday—its doors simply displaying 'Closed Permanently' after operating for about a decade. A manager at the Madison Avenue location did not comment on the closure. KEYC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato Area Public Schools Board approved a vision card listing 22 metrics—state assessments, graduation rates and suspension disparities—to track district progress and address concerns raised during Monday’s meeting, and the district will share more details soon. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato East girls tennis team beat Worthington 7-0 in Section 2AA team play on Monday, Oct. 6th. The win marked a strong start to their season and they will build on this result in upcoming matches. KEYC
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Mavericks vs. Tommies College Football Showdown
12:00 PM – 5:02 PM — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — VIP ticket options available — Experience elite seating and a vibrant tailgate at the Mavericks' face-off against the Tommies.
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Winona State Warriors vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football
1-2:30 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of collegiate football as the Warriors take on the Mavericks.
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A Night in Valhalla: Viking After-Dark Experience
7-11 PM — Great Northern Viking Festival — Tickets on sale now — Experience a night of mead, music, and Viking-themed merriment in an immersive setting.
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MN Child Welfare Training Academy: MDT Collaboration in Child Protection
— Time Range — Centennial Student Union — Free entry — Explore effective multidisciplinary team strategies in child protection through in-depth training sessions.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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