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Mankato
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A bugler will honor fallen soldiers 3 p.m. Monday at Fleet Farm (1850 Premier Drive) as part of the annual Memorial Day Taps for Veterans event, where attendees may observe a minute of silence. Mankato Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Walmart and Sam’s Club Distribution Center expansion on Mankato’s northeastern edge adds over 500,000 sqft of tech upgrades, although interior work remains; shipping operations are expected to begin in fall 2027 (hiring for technical roles has already started). Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cinemark expects a busy summer as record Easter attendance by younger moviegoers sets the stage for a strong season. The theater will show a He-Man movie on June 5, Toy Story 5 on June 19, Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31, and The Odyssey on July 17. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato boys lacrosse team beat Breck 5-3 in their final regular season game held on Friday. Their win capped a season of strong play for the team. 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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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.
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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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~ Unknown
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