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Saint Joseph
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2025 Chairman’s Breakfast today from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at MoWest’s Fulkerson Center—Evergy’s senior director Jason Klindt will speak on community growth and energy policies. KQ2
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce launched the 19th annual Shop St. Joseph Holiday Program to encourage residents to shop local. Shoppers may collect tickets from November 12 to December 15 for a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize, $2,500 for shopping at small businesses, or other second-chance prizes—details are available from participating merchants. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Andrew School District is asking for votes for a $50,000 furniture giveaway for its library and librarian Erica Wheeler is one of 12 finalists in the KI Furniture competition — a step that could update classroom spaces. Public voting will end on Sunday, Nov 16. KQ2
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Nov 12, skywatchers in northwest Missouri saw the northern lights create a colorful display — a rare natural event that lit up the night sky. St. Joseph Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Department of Social Services began issuing partial SNAP benefits on Nov. 11 to help families facing food insecurity. Local groups plus converged newsrooms will host a hunger-fighting event at Hy-Vee on North Belt Highway on Nov. 14. KQ2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Mental Health reported that 47.8% of nearly 74,000 Missourians getting treatment were men during Men's Health Awareness Month, and expert Patrick Trapp said many men hide their feelings even when struggling. He urged men to seek help for issues like substance abuse and self-harm — a call to break the stigma around mental health. KQ2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local boxers are preparing for Showdown N Joetown IV at East Hills Mall on November 15 with 10 amateur bouts starting at 5 p.m. and six professional bouts beginning at 7 p.m. Fighters check in at Tipps Sports Bar for medical checks and to see their opponents—co-promoter John Carden said the competitive card promises matchups featuring Dakota Amy versus Jacob Thrall and the return of Dakota Polly—drawing strong local interest. KQ2
- ➤ Tom Crouse from Gallatin, 24, qualified for the National Rodeo Finals in Las Vegas this December after training in calf roping for 10 years and working hard toward his goal since his teens. A kickoff party will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Gallatin Livestock Auction to celebrate his achievement. St. Joseph Post
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Mamma Mania - ABBA Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Performing Arts Association — Cost not specified — Experience the high-energy tribute to ABBA with dazzling costumes and timeless hits from the 1970s.
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MIAA Volleyball Championship
12 PM – 8 PM — St. Joseph Civic Arena — Passes required — Come witness thrilling volleyball matches as teams compete for the MIAA championship title.
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Turkey Trot 2025
9-11 a.m. — St. Jo Frontier Casino — Registration fees vary — Wobble before you gobble at this family-friendly 5K run/walk.
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Shane & Shane Christmas Tour
7 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Celebrate the season with beautiful Christmas hymns and songs led by Shane & Shane with Grayson Kessenich.
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Christmas In Killarney
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy an evening of Irish traditions and festive Christmas songs with vibrant Irish dance performances.
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Holiday Homes Tour
10 AM – 4 PM — 1100 Charles St, St Joseph, MO — Ticket purchase required — Explore beautifully decorated holiday homes in the heart of St. Joseph.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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