Sunday, April 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday afternoon, a New Ulm woman named Olivia Joy Finden, 31, was injured in a single-vehicle crash when her 2003 Chrysler Voyager left Highway 68 near Blue Earth County Road 42 just west of Minneopa State Park at 5:10 p.m.—she suffered non-life-threatening injuries after striking multiple trees and was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ A 52-year-old manufactured home at 722 Southhaven Drive in Mankato was destroyed by a Saturday afternoon fire—firefighters responded at 12:03 p.m. and quickly put out the heavy blaze—and city officials reported no injuries. Mankato Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Free Press changed its design by contracting an Indiana design hub to produce pages while local editors continue to choose and edit the news — a move aimed at reducing costs amid rising production expenses — and the new layout offers adjustable font sizes online. Mankato Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local meteorologists warn that dangerous tornadoes may develop Monday, so families in Mankato should check forecasts and choose safe spots like basements. Officials advise residents to review emergency plans and use reliable weather alerts—these steps help protect people and pets—as conditions continue to be monitored. KEYC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City officials report that Mankato built 3,592 new housing units since 2015 and that licensed rental units grew from 7,742 in 2014 to 10,278 today—bringing the total living units to nearly 20,000. Census estimates show a population of 45,742, and if growth continues the city may approach 50,000 by 2030. Mankato Free Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSU softball lost a doubleheader to Augustana on April 26—they fell 3-0 in the first game and 7-1 in the second, dropping their conference record to 19-7. The team will host Southwest Minnesota State today at noon. KEYC
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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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Southern Minnesota Real Big Band and Nintentones Concert
7-9 p.m. — Bethany Lutheran College Theatre — $10 Adult, $5 Student — Experience an evening of jazz with the Southern Minnesota Real Big Band and featured artist Hanna Cesario.
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Bismarck Larks vs. Mankato MoonDogs
6:35 PM — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling live baseball game under the stars.
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