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Mankato
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KMSU will begin its 10-day pledge drive on Wednesday and end it on October 31 with a polka segment on the Shuffle Function show from 6 to 9 a.m.—the station aims to raise $33,333 to secure its funding and future growth. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Minnesota Paving and Materials announced it will lay off 297 workers as it closes 14 southern Minnesota locations (Mankato, New Ulm, Kasota, Owatonna and Comfrey) with operations ending on December 19. The company, evolved from four local firms into a major asphalt provider since 1861, confirmed the closures through DEED (the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development). KEYC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Mankato West High School, crews are building a steel frame for a new office and classroom space and will soon add exterior wall blocks—workers are also installing underground plumbing, electrical, and gym foundations using funds from a $105 million bond referendum passed in 2023. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Ryan Holiday
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