Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Feeding Our Communities Partners expands its support to high schools in North Mankato to address the ongoing need for food among students, especially during the holiday season. KEYC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Christopher Kind, Liz Ratcliff, Erin Roberts, and Elizabeth Hanke were elected to the Mankato Area School Board, emphasizing public education enhancements and academic rigor amid increased political endorsements. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DFL Rep. Luke Frederick secures another term as Mankato's representative in the Minnesota House, defeating Republican challenger Dar Vosburg with 57.3% of the votes. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Mark Piepho secured reelection to the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners with 62.04% of the vote against challenger Ross Arneson. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Erica Schwartz won the Minnesota House District 18A seat against incumbent Jeff Brand with 51.59% of the votes. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Incumbents Billy Steiner and Jim Whitlock were reelected to the North Mankato City Council, defeating Bridget Quinton and Matthew Warnke. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Mike Laven secures a sixth term as Mankato Council President with a decisive victory over newcomer Brett Skilbred. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Residents in the Mankato area will vote on several local issues, including school board elections, education funding referendums, and a liquor sales question. KEYC
- ➤ Blue Earth County Elections Director Michael Stalberger and Mankato area voters discuss the open polls and election day processes. KEYC
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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
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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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Ohio State Buckeyes at Minnesota State Mavericks Men's Hockey
Experience an exciting men's hockey match between the Minnesota State Mavericks and Ohio State University at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.
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