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Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fillin Station will close its historic downtown location this weekend after 27 years and move down the street to the former 507 site due to the planned demolition for a new Front Street Plaza project—its owners say it will return once construction is complete. KEYC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Southern Minnesota food and agriculture leaders met Thursday at the Greater Mankato Food and Ag Networking Social to build connections and plan for future growth. The event followed business retention visits by GreenSeam and REDA and was sponsored by Great River Energy and BENCO Electric. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A law signed May 27 expands hiring flexibility for school paraprofessionals in K-12 public and charter schools statewide. Mankato Area Public Schools director John Lustig (who has seen shortages for years) said the change will help ease local staffing gaps. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato Planning Commission approved permits on Wednesday, May 27 to convert Motel 6 off Highway 22 into affordable assisted living for seniors (officials called it a great community spot). KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato United began its seventh season Friday with a road match against Minnesota Bliss and will host its home opener Sunday. KEYC
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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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