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Mankato
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sam Simon, 80, will perform his one-act play Dementia Man at VINE Faith In Action at 1 p.m. Friday to share his experience with Alzheimer’s; a Q&A session with his wife follows for those who register (by Thursday). Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices have risen across Minnesota over the past week, with the statewide average now at $4.05 a gallon — 26 cents higher than last week and nearly $1.10 more than this time last year. Diesel prices are also trending upward nationally. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato approved a joint powers agreement on Monday, May 4 to join regional partners in implementing the Minnesota River–Mankato Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. The measure will support funding coordination for water quality, flood mitigation and soil conservation over the next 10 years. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ North Mankato officials approved a new Active Transportation Action Plan last month that seeks to boost walking, biking and rolling options and improve safety at intersections and trails. The 107-page plan outlines short- to long-term projects (like temporary traffic calming) to reduce car dependency while serving local needs. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, West softball beat Albert Lea 10 to 3 after senior Lydia Banse hit three home runs (a standout performance). Today they host Rochester-John Marshall as the program celebrates the senior class. KEYC
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Brit Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Tickets required — Experience the world's premier Pink Floyd tribute in a celebration of iconic rock albums.
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Interactive Training Series in Mankato
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Cemstone Supply — Free entry — Meet experts and explore top hardscape solutions with exclusive event pricing.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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