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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Tim Krohn, a retired journalist from The Free Press, recalled meeting Walter Mondale near Lake Calhoun in the late 1980s and covering news like President George W. Bush’s conservation plan near Le Sueur + talking with locals such as the Lindsay brothers made his work very rewarding. He said that telling these local stories built a strong connection with Mankato readers.  Mankato Free Press

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • A recent study shows that bottled water may expose people to more microplastics than tap water, and Mankato’s water plant uses an ultrafiltration system that seems to remove tiny particles—although complete testing has not been done. Local and state health officials say there are no federal standards for microplastics in drinking water.  Mankato Free Press
  • At Minneopa State Park, a cow nuzzled her calf last Thursday as three baby bison were born this week; park manager Ashley Steevens said several more cows might soon give birth—adding that the herd had 11 cows, a bull and 11 yearlings aside from the new arrivals.  Mankato Free Press

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 5/7/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/8/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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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.

    Mon, 5/26/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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  • Mankato MoonDogs vs St. Cloud Rox Baseball Game

    6:35-10:35 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of local baseball action while supporting a charitable cause.

    Tue, 6/3/25

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