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Mankato
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three local women left a $500 tip for Pub 500 server Lexxi Pickell this afternoon, giving her extra help during a challenging time. Their act aims to inspire holiday giving & encourages neighbors to check in on one another. KEYC
- ➤ Eagle Lake Youth will host a craft fair this Friday from 6pm to 8pm at Eagle Lake City Hall — over 20 youth crafters will sell handmade items while learning business skills by setting their own prices. KEYC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual memorial horse ride will begin with a downtown parade in New Ulm at noon on Dec. 24 and finish with a ceremony at Reconciliation Park in Mankato on Dec. 26 — marking shared history and healing among the communities. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mankato Area Public Schools approved a plan to convert two Eagle Lake Elementary classrooms into child care spaces for independent operators. The project, estimated at $1.18 million (cost includes renovations) and scheduled for spring and summer 2026, will proceed after the district receives proposals. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brown County Heartland Express in New Ulm will use FTA funds from MnDOT's $4.4m Low and No Emissions grant to purchase two propane buses and build fueling infrastructure for rural transit as MnDOT manages nearly $13.5m in federal funding for transit projects. Mankato Free Press
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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.
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Bemidji State Beavers vs Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Men's Basketball
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Centennial Student Union — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting matchup between the Beavers and Mavericks on the court.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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