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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A group of Mankato radio stations has a new owner as pending federal approval lets Connoisseur Media buy Alpha Media's stations Country 103-5, Z99, River 105 and Rock 95. The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year - financial details were not disclosed. KEYC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mankato Police arrested a 16-year-old boy after responding just after 7:30 p.m. on Sunday to reports of a stabbing at 2nd Street and Adams Street that left an 18-year-old man seriously injured, with the victim stable after hospital treatment and authorities not seeking additional suspects. KEYC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Greater Mankato Growth is accepting applications for construction grants totaling over $700,000 to cover up to thirty percent of construction costs for projects in downtown, Highway 169 and Highway 14 areas. Eligible applicants must submit forms by June 1 and complete projects by next June 30—previous rounds funded projects such as Silos Apartments and Crumble Cookie—and support local economic revival. KEYC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato School Board approved Educare grants of $44,952 in Educare Initiative funds and $15,987 in Ed Waltman funds on Monday to support school projects for the 2025-26 year—these include a student-run store at Mankato West, a sensory room at Monroe Elementary, and agriculture learning for 500 elementary students at Camp Ignite this summer. The projects aim to give students real business and learning experiences in a future-focused school district. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ South Central College is hosting transfer open houses today at its North Mankato campus from 3 to 6 p.m. and will hold another event on Thursday at its Faribault campus, where students can meet faculty and transfer program representatives + pick up refreshments and information on starting a bachelor’s degree. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Bethany Lutheran College will hold its commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center after moving the event from campus to fit more graduates — 118 undergraduates and 19 master's degree candidates. Rev. Jonathan Madson, a 1976 alumnus, will speak in the Grand Hall at the civic center. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The County Board will consider a cost-sharing agreement between St. Clair and Blue Earth County to rebuild Main Street, County Road 28, and Schalow Drive—construction bids open May 14. The county will cover $2.03 million while the city contributes up to $2.04 million as part of a larger public works agenda. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ The Mankato City Council moved to boost enforcement against underage vaping sales after local health and school officials shared concerns on Monday night—officials plan to increase compliance checks and penalties while reviewing new enforcement options by the end of June. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato West softball team hosted New Ulm on Monday and won 7—3, extending their win streak to seven games. KEYC
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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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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.
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