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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Every year the two alpacas at Sibley Park have their wool shorn to keep cool in summer + Brent Winslow from Chatfield uses electric shears on Diablo to help the animals stay healthy. KEYC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Mankato woman was charged with felony 1st degree arson for starting a fire that destroyed her mobile home at 722 Southhaven Drive on Saturday—investigators found multiple points of origin and evidence including a matchbox, empty alcohol bottle and lighter, while witnesses reported she acted oddly before the blaze. KEYC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A May Day festival and immersive art reception will take place Thursday, May 1 from 5—9 p.m. at Mecca Tattoo at 115 S. Broad St. and Carnegie Art Center at 120 S. Broad St., where artists will transform historic spaces with art and bursts of flowers while a Maypole, live music, children’s activities, an art sale and a food truck add to the celebration. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers in Mankato are working on budget bills as delays over immigrant health care and unemployment insurance for hourly school workers hold up health and education measures. The House passed a $172 million agriculture bill—while debates continue over a bonding bill that may fund projects like Eagle Lake water work and repairs at Minnesota State University before the session ends on May 19. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mankato health providers said most patients face stress and anxiety that can make daily activities like school and work more challenging. They noted that factors such as poor sleep, high sugar and caffeine intake, and ongoing pressures add to these problems (and urged those affected to seek professional help). Mankato Free Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato East defeated Mankato West (2-1) Tuesday evening. The win improved their record to 7-2 (extending a six-game win streak) while West fell to 6-1. KEYC
- ➤ Tuesday evening, Mankato West softball team handed Mankato East its first loss of the season by winning 5–3 — with West now at 7–4 and East at 7–1. 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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Badlands Big Sticks vs Mankato MoonDogs
6:35 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup while supporting a great cause.
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Cake Concert
8-11 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Tickets start at $43 — Alternative rock band CAKE promises a high-energy show that fans won’t want to miss.
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