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Friday, November 1st, 2024
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iraq War veteran John Kriesel, who lost his legs in 2006, shares an uplifting message of resilience and making the most of life at Minnesota State University. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Minnesota State University students are organizing Can Jam 2024, a food drive concert to collect 900 pounds of food for the food-insecure students at the university. Mankato Free Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ MnDOT urges drivers to exercise caution with early snow causing poor visibility and slick roads, emphasizing the importance of giving space to plow trucks and adopting safe driving practices. KEYC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The prosecution concluded its case against Adam Fravel, accused of murder, after presenting 68 witnesses over nearly two weeks. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ An Eden Prairie man was sentenced to supervised probation for a 2022 domestic assault incident, with other charges dismissed. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Region Nine Development Commission was recognized with the Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award by the National Association of Development Organizations for its partnership with the American Scandinavian Foundation, enhancing regional economic development. Mankato Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mankato experienced its first snowflakes of the season on Halloween, with expectations of warmer weather to return despite an upcoming rainy period. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Southern Minnesota experiences its first snowfall of the season on Halloween, with a forecast of a few inches of snow and potential slippery roads. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ With Election Day approaching, local Minnesota lawmakers stress the significance of both local and presidential races, urging voters to make informed decisions. KEYC
- ➤ The Mankato City Council decides to draft a noise ordinance targeting disruptive Jake braking despite concerns over its effectiveness and enforcement challenges. Mankato Free Press
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Minnesota State Mavericks Women's Hockey vs. University of Minnesota Duluth
Experience an exciting women's hockey match featuring the Minnesota State Mavericks taking on the University of Minnesota Duluth at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.
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Mankato Elks #225 Wine and Beverage Tasting Event
Experience a delightful evening of wine tasting, live music, and charity activities, including a silent auction and beer and bourbon samples.
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Holiday Craft and Gift Show 2024
Experience a delightful weekend filled with handcrafted items and unique gifts from over 110 vendors, with fun activities for the whole family.
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MSU Mavericks Football Home Game
Experience an exciting college football game as the MSU Mavericks take on their opponents at Blakeslee Stadium.
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Decoding Diet Trends: Understanding Dietary Options
Explore popular dietary trends such as gluten-free and dairy-free, along with their benefits, drawbacks, and healthy alternatives with expert guidance from a registered dietitian.
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Lend Me a Soprano by MSU Theatre & Dance
Experience a hilarious comedy of errors as the Cleveland Grand Opera Company navigates chaos when their star soprano goes missing right before a monumental performance.
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Northern Michigan Wildcats vs. Minnesota State Mavericks Hockey Showdown
Experience an exciting college hockey match between the Minnesota State Mavericks and the Northern Michigan Wildcats at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.
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Lend Me A Soprano by MSU Theatre & Dance
Experience a comedic frenzy with the Cleveland Grand Opera Company as they navigate chaos when their star soprano goes missing before a monumental performance.
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Lend Me a Soprano - A Comedy by Ken Ludwig
Experience the hilarious chaos of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company as they scramble to handle a missing soprano and a series of comedic mishaps in this entertaining theatrical performance.
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Live Music Performance by Generation Gap
Experience a nostalgic evening filled with timeless classics and oldies performed live by Generation Gap.
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