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Mankato
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Committee Against Domestic Abuse Inc. (CADA) is offering 24/7 support with 30 to 35 advocates who connect callers to food, shelter, therapy, legal and justice services across nine south central counties. Call 1-800-477-0466 if you need help or information. KEYC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, the Minnesota Original Music Festival begins in spirit with Songwriters in the Round at the Arts Center of St. Peter (featuring Minneapolis musician Jim Walsh and hosted by Joe Tougas). The festival continues with a Hip-hop Showcase on June 27 and main events from July 16-19 at local venues. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Minnesota School of Music, facing a failed April fundraiser and prior funding losses, will close by the first week of June; its interim director said new leadership and legal counsel are being sought to manage the shutdown+ 50 years of community service and support for 220 students. KEYC
- ➤ Greater Mankato Area United Way & the Olseth Family Foundation celebrated 10 years of the 4th-Grade Book Project on May 4 at Sky One Eleven Event Space; the program gives local fourth graders free copies of Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends to spark a love of reading. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bethany Lutheran College has extended its leases for ISG Field and Thomas Park through 2028 so its baseball and softball teams can keep playing on city fields. City Council approved revised monthly and game fees + ensuring a strong partnership between the college and the city. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ The Mankato East Cougars lost an 8-5 Big 9 contest to the Rochester Century Panthers on Tuesday and will face their crosstown rival Scarlets on Thursday. KEYC
- ➤ The Mankato West softball team won 10-0 over Rochester John-Marshall Tuesday in a decisive game and will face Mankato East Thursday. 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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