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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mankato will host the 22nd annual Songs on the Lawn at Civic Center Plaza on Thursdays in June from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and admission is free. Local bands and food vendors are set to perform on June 12, June 19, and June 26 — providing a mix of music styles and dining options for families. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Henderson farmer Duane Willaert bought Henderson Hardware to keep it open for local residents after it nearly closed. The store held a grand opening Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and now serves as an essential hub for farmers and community members. Mankato Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Residents are warned to ignore texts claiming they owe toll payments from E-Z Pass—MnDOT states these are scams and will never request payment or personal information by text—and to delete any suspicious messages immediately. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South-central Minnesota counties are preparing to take over the Sentence to Service program after the state stops funding it on June 18—officials estimate local costs may rise by about $120,000 to $125,000 to keep similar services running. The program has seen lower participation since 2019—leading county leaders to swiftly adjust their budgets to cover the gap. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Scott Cutcher, a longtime public defender who once served as chief for the Fifth Judicial District, has retired after more than 30 years of defending clients in a wide range of criminal cases. He now plans to enjoy a slower pace with pints and kayak trips on local waters — embracing a quieter life after decades of courtroom work. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ River's Edge Urgent Care in St. Peter now opens every day from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.—including holidays—after extending its previous hours to ease staff work and reduce emergency room visits. The change, which began on April 1, spreads patient visits more evenly and meets growing community needs. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Mayo Mankato expanded its hospital by adding 121 beds with a $155 million project last year to bring its total to 240, yet it still transfers some patients to other Mayo sites such as Fairmont—officials said this is a way to balance bed usage across the system. Mayo also said that remodeling of older patient rooms is underway and that updated plans will be shared when available. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West baseball team beat Marshall 8-4 in the Section 2AAA quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon — they will face East in the semifinals on Tuesday, June 3 at Johnson Park — first pitch is 5:00 p.m. KEYC
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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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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.
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Mankato Habaneros vs. Wausau Softball Match
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket pricing varies — Catch an exciting softball showdown between the Habaneros and Wausau.
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Monthly Meetup - GitOps and GitHub Actions
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Mogwai Collaborative — Free entry — Engage in hands-on workshops on web development and cybersecurity for software enthusiasts.
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