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Monday, December 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Vision Studios is reopening a 150-year-old church at 729 S. Second St. as a revamped recording space with upgraded facilities, a modern kitchen, and a live performance area called The Ivy. Local musician Colin Scharf and owner Jason Holm are working with the city for project approvals.  Mankato Free Press

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Live Music by Dan Duffy Orchestra

    6-9 p.m. — Wow! Zone — Enjoy delicious food with captivating swing and Hot Club music.

    Fri, 12/12/25

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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.

    Tue, 12/16/25

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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.

    Tue, 12/23/25

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  • New Year's Eve Celebration at The Venue

    7:30 p.m. — The Venue — Check ticket price — Celebrate the New Year with a festive night in Mankato.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

It is better to travel well than to arrive.

~ Buddha

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