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Mankato
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carol Regnier, 72, needed help with yard work and volunteers assisted her today during the Eagle Lake Helping Hands event — a collaboration with the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office and Eagle Lake Area Lions Club that gathered 48 helpers across 14 yards. Local youth pitched in and residents praised the project for easing the load on older community members. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mankato Area Public Schools and the Mankato Teachers Association reached an agreement on a new teacher contract for 2025—2027 that well exceeded the 60% voter requirement set by MTA bylaws. The contract will be ratified at the school board meeting on Monday at 5:30 p.m. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Blue Earth and Nicollet County officials have asked residents to support Operation Green Light for Veterans by setting up green bulbs in their front windows—an effort led by local Veterans Service Officers to recognize veteran service. The campaign runs from Sunday through Nov. 11 and will help highlight resources for veterans and their families. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ MVAC is keeping its Head Start program funded through March despite the government shutdown, and it is accepting Energy Assistance Program applications that will restart when federal funding returns—clients may see changes if the shutdown lasts longer. KEYC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MANKATO — Minnesota State University will provide free hearing, speech and assistive-device support to active, reserve and retired military on Nov. 13 during its Health for Heroes event. Walk-ins can receive physical fitness assessments, blood pressure screenings and nutrition information from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clinical Science Building. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Waseca football beat Luverne 31-12 on Friday to clinch a berth in the Class AAA state tournament — the Bluejays will compete in the upcoming state round. KEYC
- ➤ Jackson County Central won the Section 3AA championship Friday night — they beat Le Sueur-Henderson 30-6 in a game led by quarterback Roman Voss and receiver Evan Bartholomaus, earning them a trip to the Class AA State Tournament. KEYC
- ➤ GFW football lost the Section 2A title game to Lester Prairie on Friday — Lester Prairie won 30-6 and now advances to state. KEYC
- ➤ Minnesota State soccer clinched the NSIC regular season title on Friday as they defeated Augustana 2 to 0 in Mankato (Courtney Kovacs and Addison Clarey scored in the second half), leaving the Mavericks unbeaten. 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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Michigan Tech Huskies vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Men's Hockey
6:07-7:37 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting collegiate hockey clash in Minnesota.
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Holiday Craft and Gift Show
10 AM – 6 PM — River Hills Mall — Free Admission — Enjoy a festive shopping experience with handmade gifts and local artisans.
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~ James Clear
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