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Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pastor Melanie Wallschlaeger from Christ the King Lutheran Church attended Monday’s multi-faith training on active shooter preparedness at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, where regional public safety officials urged houses of worship to update emergency plans. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Mankato West High School launched a holiday light recycling drive to collect old holiday lights at various drop-off sites in town through January 5 — the student team hopes to keep harmful materials out of landfills and support community waste reduction. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mankato City Council permanently revoked The 507’s Class-B liquor license after repeated fire code and alcohol sale violations, reducing the number of downtown licenses. New operators at 526 S. Front St. must apply for a Class-R license that meets modern food-sale requirements. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ City Council approved forgiving $5,727 in unpaid interest on a $200,000 development loan & set a deal so Cultivate Mankato, the area's fourth largest day care for 144 children, continues under New Horizon Academy ownership. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Multiple rural Mayo clinics will close tomorrow, but a new clinic run by Madelia Health has already started serving patients in New Ulm. The facility offers on-site lab work and comprehensive care (open house from 5 to 6 p.m.) to all ages. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato Loyola boys basketball team hosted Cleveland on Monday and won 71-66 in a closely contested game. KEYC
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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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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.
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