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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MSU awarded 1,971 degrees to 1,695 students at its fall commencement on Dec. 13. The event included advanced and undergraduate programs, and many graduates received honors such as summa, magna and cum laude. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mankato State Patrol officials share winter driving tips to help residents navigate icy roads safely. They advise reducing speeds, leaving extra space for stops + keeping emergency supplies accessible. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 10, Mayo Clinic closed its St. Peter clinic, leaving long-time patients to travel farther for care, with many now shifting to the Eastridge clinic in Mankato + residents express their concerns over similar closures across the region. The system cited staffing and maintenance costs for the decision. 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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