Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
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💼 Business
A new Popeyes drive-thru opened next to Mills Fleet Farm off Victory Drive and drew long lines during lunch rush Wednesday and Thursday.
🎓 Education
Seventy-five local robotics teams competed at MSU Mankato on Friday in the Vex Robotics tournament, showing off robots built with weeks of preparation.
Coaches said the event helped students learn teamwork and engineering skills for future careers.
🏈 Sports
No. 2 Minnesota State women's basketball team was featured on Maverick Insider (KEYC) this week in Mankato as the segment highlighted their consistent performance and competitive spirit.
On Friday, Dec. 19, the Mankato West girls & boys basketball teams won against Rochester John Marshall while the Mankato Loyola boys basketball team beat Sleepy Eye St. Mary's.
🎉 Mankato Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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