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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton restored its slot machines, bingo nights and loyalty programs Friday after a cyberattack disabled key systems— including those managed by the Lower Sioux Indian Community. Gamblers returned Sunday night and filled the casino floor—cybersecurity experts note that casinos remain frequent targets for hackers. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Social Distortion will perform at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center grand hall on June 28 with special guest Plague Vendor — tickets will go on sale Friday at the event center box office. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Elevated interest rates are slowing commercial development in Mankato and North Mankato but major projects are underway. Robert W Carlstrom Co. is managing a nearly $93 million project to build two downtown hotels — with demolition underway and bidding for site work coming soon— while local developer David Peters is building a 215-bed student housing complex at University Square and expanding local hotel capacity. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato received $60,000 to fund a study of Lee Boulevard from Lookout Drive to Belgrade Avenue, which will look at flood mitigation, street access management, traffic control, lane configurations and improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians. The study began March 27 and will conclude in November. KEYC
- ➤ The Mankato City Council approved a reduced tax subsidy plan—$16,284 in annual tax increments over 15 years—to redevelop a 68-year-old building along Madison Avenue into a two-story office building that will boost its taxable value from $143,600 to more than $1 million and create 25 full-time jobs. Construction is set to be completed in 2026. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Drivers using Highway 60 between Mankato and Madelia will follow a detour to County Road 13 and Highway 169 today as reconstruction in Lake Crystal begins, and the detour is set to stay in place through the fall – the $18.3M project rebuilds a section between Blue Earth County Road 20 and Blue Earth County Road 112, includes bridge repairs and intersection improvements, a pedestrian trail, and lighting – easing traffic during the work. KEYC
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brogan Madson from Mankato East became the first Final Five candidate when he received his Mr. Basketball finalist award on Monday—his senior class helped the team finish runner-up at the Class AAA state tournament. Chase Thompson of Alexandria won this year’s Minnesota Mr. Basketball award. KEYC
- ➤ FOX Mankato will air 10 Twins games on Tuesday evenings with the first game against the New York Mets at 6:40 p.m. today, and KEYC and Gray Media have agreed to show 5 Saturday match-ups. KEYC
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Cinderella
12:59 p.m. — Minnesota State University Theatre & Dance — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Cinderella with beloved songs and a timeless story of hope.
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Bunny Breakfast Buffet
7 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Hilltop Hy-Vee Grocery Store — Kids eat free with adult entree — Enjoy a themed breakfast with an egg hunt and crafts on Easter Saturday.
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Bar Bingo
6 PM — Fraternal Order of Eagles — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of bingo with friends in a community atmosphere.
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Evening — Minnesota State University Theatre & Dance — Ticket prices Vary — Experience all 37 of Shakespeare's plays in a hilarious and fast-paced production.
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Power to Choose: K-12 Education Expo
5-7:30 p.m. — Mankato Family YMCA — Free entry — Discover educational options in the greater Mankato area and engage with local representatives.
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Loyola-Cleveland Invitational
Starting all day — Myers Field House — Check website for entry fees — Compete in a vibrant track and field atmosphere.
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Trivia Night at Pub 500
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Pub 500 — $2 grab bottles and tap specials — Test your trivia skills while enjoying tasty deals on drinks.
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Turn Turn Turn
8-9 p.m. — Hooligans — Ticket info not specified — Enjoy harmonies of 60s and 70s country, folk, and pop with this original Americana band.
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AKDC Scorpio Rising Tour - Mankato Show
7-8 p.m. — Carnegie Art Center — Suggested donation — Experience a blend of heavy metal and jazz fusion with Aaron Kerr’s Dissonant Creatures' album release tour.
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Women of Kato Series 4 Featuring Local Musicians
5-8 p.m. — NaKato Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic performances from four talented women artists in a collaborative music series.
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