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Mankato
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato Department of Public Safety served 100 Blue Earth County families a full Thanksgiving meal. A $2,000 grant from the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation—matched by Hy-Vee—bought the turkeys, hams, and sides that were handed out at the Mankato Fire Department. KEYC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Highway 22 reopened today after months of closure, and Chankaska Winery welcomed the change with a festive cocktail room—decorated with tinsel and holiday music. The Department of Transportation improved safety with widened lanes and a new roundabout while planning to complete the remaining construction when winter thaws next year. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Highway 22 reopened Monday in St. Peter—helping commuters, truckers, and patients by offering a safer route with a new roundabout, acceleration lane, and improved lighting. MnDOT crews will complete winter wrap-up work with limited impacts, and the two-year project will resume in the spring. Mankato Free Press
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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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IIHF World Junior Championship: Denmark vs Canada
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Tickets available — Witness Denmark face off against Canada in this exciting pre-tournament match.
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