Daily
Mankato
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MY PlaceMankato Youth Place recognized its volunteers and partner professors for service learning on Oct. 30—an annual event that supports youth programs. Members of Southern Minnesota Skating Club earned honors at the Hiawathaland Competition from Oct. 9-11—qualifying for the 2026 National Showcase and setting personal bests. Mankato Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mankato property owners who mow near Mayo Clinic, Bethany Lutheran College, and local parks must follow the city code on litter because mowers can spread trash to streets and cause fines. City and state environmental officials advise cleaning up debris beforehand—this step helps keep our water quality and local wildlife safe. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are forming a new Mankato League of Women Voters to join the established St. Peter chapter for voter education and outreach—each group has about 40 members while national approval is expected in March. Mankato Free Press
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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