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Mankato
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Raven, Broccoli, and Lucky are three six-month-old cats with no special needs available for adoption from BENCHS in Mankato—families can call (507) 625-6373 for more details. KEYC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 98-year-old Evelyn Horwath from Mankato published Vesle Stubben: The Story of Little Lissi, a book that recounts her childhood during the Great Depression with both true memories and fictionalized details—she is now planning a sequel and the book is available at Bethany Lutheran College bookstore. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of runners are competing today in the 26.2-mile Mankato Marathon that takes runners through downtown — past open country and the Minnesota State University campus. Veteran runner Joe Buckentine is running his 127th race and Taylor Maiers trained quickly in honor of her mother’s cancer battle. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ The Mankato East girls soccer team earned its fourth trip to State by beating St. Peter in the Section 2AA championship and finished with a 14-2-2 record—showing a 64-goal differential—led by key players Laina Peterson and Ella Quist. The team will now prepare for the state tournament. KEYC
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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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Holiday Craft and Gift Show
3-7 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — $3 Admission — Enjoy three days of shopping, festive cheer, and handcrafted treasures from local vendors.
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Styx and Loverboy Concert
1:30-9:00 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Tickets from $47.50 — Rock legends Styx and Loverboy promise a night of classic hits and electrifying performances.
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MSU Moorhead Dragons vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Blakeslee Stadium — Tickets from $33 — Cheer on the Dragons and Mavericks in an exciting collegiate football matchup.
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