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Mankato
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MSU Mankato’s annual sock drive, run by Mavs in Action since 2020, collected over 5,000 socks and underwear—far exceeding its goal of 1,000 and breaking last year’s record—and the items will be donated to local shelters such as CADA, Partners for Housing, and the Salvation Army. KEYC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Liz Draper started her Live at Carnegie Series to bring new music to Mankato with a performance by the Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet scheduled for tomorrow—this group will play both traditional and modern tango styles and may include a dance demonstration if enough people attend. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mankato did not appear on Explore Minnesota's list but tourism remains strong as record event participation and high hotel occupancy drive local growth. The city redirected part of its lodging tax revenue to support Visit Mankato & the civic center, boosting regional economic activity. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mankato Area Public Schools announced a time change for a STEAM focus school session at Rosa Parks Elementary — it now begins at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 2 MSU women’s soccer team hosted St. Cloud State on Thursday — they lost 1-0, marking their first defeat of the season. KEYC
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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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Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs. St. Cloud State Huskies
2:02 PM — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Ticket prices not specified — Watch an exciting college hockey matchup between the Mavericks and Huskies.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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