Daily
Mankato
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Mankato.
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers at the Mankato Curling Club coordinated donation drop-offs on Tuesday as the Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society prepares its plant and rummage sale for Thursday through Saturday. Donations are accepted daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until today to support veterinary care & shelter operations. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During Tuesday’s meeting, the Blue Earth County Board approved two major projects. They awarded the County Road 139 bridge replacement bid of $625,822 to M&K Bridge Construction Inc.—which saved the county about $100,000—while giving a $3,383,383 bid to BCM Construction Inc. for improvements on Roads 15 and 28, with most work scheduled for this year and some extending into 2026. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Martin County West softball team beat New Ulm Cathedral 1-0 Tuesday and will play USC in the Section 2A title game Thursday. KEYC
- ➤ Mankato East softball defeated St. Peter 8-3 on Tuesday to advance to the Section 2AAA championship game — the team will face New Ulm twice on Thursday, May 29 at 5:00 p.m. to try to return to the state tournament. KEYC
- ➤ Mankato girls lacrosse defeated Rochester Mayo 13-10 in the first round of the Section 1A tournament Tuesday night — they will face Lakeville South today at 5:00 p.m. in the quarterfinals. KEYC
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Mankato.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Wausau Softball vs Mankato Habaneros
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Tickets available — Catch the Wausau Softball team face off against the Mankato Habaneros in a lively game at ISG Field.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features
The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.
Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.
Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Mankato.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Mankato
Welcome to the Daily Mankato, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Mankato, Minnesota community. If you like the Daily Mankato, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Mankato.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Mankato and across Minnesota. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Mankato
A free Mankato community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymankato.com/sitemap