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Mankato
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Records show Chick-fil-A purchased the 1870 Adams St. property this fall for $1.885 million, advancing plans for a new fast-food restaurant at the former Party City site near River Hills Mall (the chain has yet to confirm a timeline). Mankato Free Press
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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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January 2026 League Challenge
All day — The Dork Den — $10 entry — Compete in the first League Challenge of 2026 and claim your Pokémon Play Pack and prizes.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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