City of Mankato workers Brian Murphy (front) and Rick Litchfield flood the Thomas Court rink near East High School on Tuesday. City skaters got an early start to the season after unseasonably cold temperatures in November allowed crews to flood rinks early. However, last weekend's near-record warm temperatures melted them.. Crews hope to have the rinks back in useable condition in time for Christmas break, assuming the weather cooperates. Photo by John Cross

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