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Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, South Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ South Bend’s History Museum displays newspaper excerpts that include a 1963 report showing Studebaker Corp. achieved its highest January car sales since 1960, with VP Lewis Minkel crediting the surge to a cooperative factory-dealer advertising campaign (per the South Bend Tribune). South Bend Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Bend Venues Parks and Arts will host its first fashion art exhibit, Feeling Blue, at the Raclin Murphy Encore Center. The exhibit by Brittney Richey, running through February, opens Friday, Feb. 6 (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) at the Equity in the Arts Gallery. ABC 57
- ➤ PopiCon, the 4th annual non-digital gaming convention, took place yesterday at Century Center in South Bend — featuring costume contests, vendor booths and interactive play sessions. The event showcased local gaming culture and attracted a diverse crowd. South Bend Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Notre Dame freshman built an igloo on campus using fresh snow, and the structure has become a popular student gathering spot that shows a creative way to enjoy winter weather. WSBT
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FUJI BJJ South Bend Winter Championship
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. — Century Center — Tournament entry fees apply — Experience top-tier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition at the South Bend Winter Championship.
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Next to Normal by Phoenix Performing Arts
3:00-5:30 p.m. — Goshen Theater — Tickets available online now — A powerful rock musical that explores the complexities of mental illness in a suburban family through heartfelt music and storytelling.
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Cinderella Tea Party
7:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — $20 – $35 — Experience the enchanting Cinderella ballet reimagined for families with both classic and contemporary dances.
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South Bend Polar Plunge
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium — Register for participation — Dive into the frosty fun while supporting Special Olympics Indiana athletes.
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