Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
Good morning, Mankato.
🎓 Education
Students from local high schools joined the annual Parade of Graduates on Monday, May 18, to revisit their elementary schools and reconnect with former teachers before graduation this week.
Graduations are scheduled for Central today (5 p.m.) and East and West Wednesday (5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.).
🏛️ Government
North Mankato City Council unanimously approved a proposal by Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership to expand a community land trust that aims to create up to three affordable homes + support a July funding application.
The city will offer $130,000 from its affordable housing trust fund if state funds are approved.
📰 Real Estate
Front Street Place’s $70M project to redevelop the vacant Walgreens block will create 51 jobs and over 150 new apartments while involving 21 months of construction disruption.
The project (relying on a DEED grant and TIF support) will begin demolition in July, with building work starting in January 2027.
The new Front Street Place project redevelops the shuttered Walgreens into a six-story mixed-use building with 165 apartments and 41 affordable units, retail space and offices moving 107 jobs from APX Construction + Tailwind Group.
The project aims to boost downtown Mankato's urban living options.
🏈 Sports
The Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial softball team enters the Section 2AA tournament with a 20-0 record and two state tournament appearances.
The team will face strong competitors — a key test of their winning streak.
🎉 Mankato Events
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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.
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.
BENCHS Plant Sale
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society — Donations welcomed — Find beautiful plants while supporting animals in need.
Great Northern Viking Festival
3:30 p.m. — ISG Field — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Viking culture with music, storytelling, and delicious food.
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