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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato Family YMCA will host a 5K at Sibley Park this Saturday where participants can also get a first look at Kiwanis Holiday Lights. The race begins at 4:45 p.m.—other events start at 3:30 p.m. KEYC
- ➤ South Central College is preparing for its 2nd annual Grateful Gathering by having culinary students build gingerbread houses and prepare full-course Thanksgiving meals for sale at the North Mankato campus next Tuesday — the event will help families celebrate Thanksgiving. KEYC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farmers across the Upper Midwest harvested record yields of corn, wheat and soybeans this year but remain worried about lower crop prices and incomes, according to a Federal Reserve Bank survey—80% of lenders noted a decline since last year. The report showed rising loan demand and more bankruptcies—factors that may lead farmers to rely more on government support. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 700 high school students visited a trades expo today in Mankato to learn about work paths that do not require a four-year college. Organized by Construct Tomorrow—the group behind the event—the expo aimed to show students that trades offer paid learning and long-term job opportunities amid a worker shortage. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, lane closures are in effect near the intersection of Sibley Parkway and CHS Pergola Way after 6 a.m.—crews remove a few trees and use flagging operations as they prepare for the Kern Bridge project with work expected to finish by day’s end. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development awarded more than $4.8 million through its Youth at Work Opportunity Grants Program to 39 organizations that will help over 4,000 young people gain job skills—Faribault Public Schools received $190,000 and Mankato groups got $500,000. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato West girls hockey hosted Northfield on Tuesday and lost 10-2 as the Raiders quickly built a lead and maintained control throughout the game. KEYC
- ➤ The Minnesota State volleyball team battled Sioux Falls in Tuesday’s NSIC tournament and fell 3—2 in a close match. The loss ended their run in the opening round as they regroup for future games. KEYC
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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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Live Music by Dan Duffy Orchestra
6-9 p.m. — Wow! Zone — Enjoy delicious food with captivating swing and Hot Club music.
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World Junior Pre-Tournament Game: Switzerland vs Minnesota State
7-9:30 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Ticket details not available — Witness a thrilling pre-tournament match between Switzerland and the Mavericks ahead of the World Junior Championship.
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