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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers with the city and nonprofit Great River Greening planted about 50 trees at Hiniker Pond to help cool the urban heat island effect, and the project — which selected 17 noninvasive species — received guidance from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The zipper merge is a driving strategy that urges motorists to remain in their lanes until reaching the merge point when signs show a lane will close, which reduces backups and crash risks. Minnesota State Patrol promotes this method — it helps lower road rage and congestion during heavy traffic. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Blue Earth County officials plan to study a new tornado siren system this fall that uses a high-tech polygon to sound alerts only in areas under a tornado warning—evaluating 49 sirens owned by the county and local towns. The study may lead to a multi-year project with potential upgrades costing up to $60,000 each as officials weigh the challenges of old and varied equipment. Mankato Free Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Mankato City Council approved the fourth phase of the Partnership Community Land Trust which will add 12 new construction homes to bring the total to 23 affordable properties, with buyers able to purchase a home by summer 2026. The project now uses only 15 percent city funding and relies on state, federal, county and local funds to support affordable home ownership. Mankato Free Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSU baseball beat Henderson State 10—5 on Saturday to avoid elimination as Aidan Byrne reached his 290th hit and climbed to the top of the program; the Mavericks will play an elimination game today at noon. KEYC
- ➤ Minnesota State softball head coach Lori Meyer retired after 41 seasons in the dugout and is remembered for her many achievements—Kristle Wolcott will take over as the program's new head coach. KEYC
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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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Minot Honeybees vs. Mankato Habaneros Doubleheader
5:05-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting doubleheader featuring the Minot Honeybees taking on the Mankato Habaneros.
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Badlands Big Sticks vs. Mankato MoonDogs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling baseball showdown live in Mankato.
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2025 American Indian Summer Camp
Jun 15-18 — Preska Residence Community — Free entry — Engage in cultural learning and college preparation activities designed for American Indian high school students.
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