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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members and nonprofits met with state officials Monday to discuss a proposal to cut SNAP benefits by 25 percent, which would force Minnesota to cover an extra $220 million in costs. Officials said the changes may lower the number of people who get help or change program rules (many locals shared how SNAP once supported their families). KEYC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The state fire marshal ruled out foul play in an early morning house fire in Sleepy Eye that destroyed a home and injured 29-year-old Katie Rehbein with extensive burns and smoke inhalation while her 3-year-old son remained in critical condition at Hennepin County Medical Center—other family members were treated and released. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Manager Susan Arntz received a strong review on May 5 from the council and a 3% raise that set her base salary at $218,000—her overall pay now nears $229,000 with additional benefits. She also won a top management award and reported cost and fee issues on city projects that the council is addressing—steps to prevent future errors. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lake Crystal will lose its only pharmacy on May 28 when Madelia Health closes its Main Street location—while the clinic on Prince Street stays open and the organization works to help patients and staff transition. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato has introduced advanced heart procedures such as laser atherectomy, drug-coated balloons, and ECMO that help treat blockages and heart attacks. Dr. Vinayak Nagaraja said these methods reduce the need for patients to be sent to Rochester for care + keep lifesaving treatment close to home. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Minnesota 52 Hike Challenge - National Trails Day Group Hike
10 AM – 1 PM — Minneopa State Park — $7 parking/admission — Celebrate National Trails Day with a fun group hike featuring bison education and trivia.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Tickets available soon — Experience a special evening with twenty-seven-time Grammy winner Alison Krauss and her band on their first tour in a decade.
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