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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Waseca County resident and nationally recognized rural leader, Benya Kraus has been chosen as Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s next president and CEO and will begin her term on June 16—replacing longtime leader Tim Penny. Kraus will lead the foundation in supporting economic growth across south-central and southeastern Minnesota. Mankato Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brent Tesch, accused of third-degree murder in the June 2 fentanyl overdose death of Jennifer Lynn Baker, received a 57-month sentence in prison—38 in maximum security and 19 on probation—and must pay $4,408 in restitution, while her mother Karen Schultz said her life stopped when she learned of her daughter’s death. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mankato Ribfest will take place from July 31 to August 3 at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater and will feature musical headliners including country star Chris Janson on opening night, Night Ranger on Friday, and Chris Hawkey on Sunday. VIP tickets went on sale Tuesday—general admission tickets will be available Friday at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center Box office. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Blue Earth County Board approved an agreement on Tuesday to rebuild County Road 15 known as Main Street—county pays $2.03 million while the city will cover up to $2.04 million for the project. The plan will force detours for many St. Clair residents, and the City Council will review the expense Tuesday night—construction bids will open May 14. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ A federal judge ordered Mohammed Hoque, a 20-year-old Minnesota State University student from Bangladesh, be released from ICE custody after he was detained on March 28 for his social media support of Palestinians and because his health and studies were at risk. He will be released on a $7,500 bond while his lawsuit and immigration case continue plus the government plans to appeal. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Crews are nearly finished demolishing County Road 9 Bridge after explosives were used in February, nearly eleven months after historic flooding damaged the Rapidan Dam. Design work for a new bridge is underway with construction planned for fall 2026, and officials face challenges with dam removal — coordinated with FEMA and other agencies — as timelines remain uncertain. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato East softball team defeated Rochester Mayo 10-0 in five innings on May 6, boosting its record to 10-1—the Cougars will play at Rochester John Marshall on May 8 at 5:00 p.m. KEYC
- ➤ The Minnesota State softball team is seeded eighth in the NCAA tournament and will play Central Oklahoma in the Central Region tournament this Thursday at 1:00 p.m. The Mavericks earned 38 wins this season as they return to the national stage for the first time since 2022—MSU fans are ready for the matchup. KEYC
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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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St Cloud Rox vs Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Game
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball game between local teams under the summer sky.
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