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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 66-year-old Madelia resident, Mary Angeline Mccabe, was injured when her 2021 Ford Escape hit a 2023 Freightliner in a construction zone between Lake Crystal & Mankato at 3:13 p.m. Monday and she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Madelia Health Hospital while the semi driver from Sherburne was not injured.  Mankato Free Press

CRIME NEWS

  • A Mapleton man was found dead in his home on the 200 block of West Silver Street early Tuesday, and law enforcement took a male suspect into custody after deputies responded to a report near Terrace View Golf Course along Highway 22 — another resident was also arrested for related charges— while investigators continue their homicide probe and said there is no danger to the public.  Mankato Free Press

CULTURE NEWS

  • Mankato Man runs a Facebook page that mixes funny posts with urgent local updates and started it during the pandemic. He posts many times a day—always checking details with neighbors—while keeping his identity secret and facing online trolls.  Mankato Free Press

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • This summer, on-demand bus rides in Mankato and North Mankato begin Monday and run weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Aug. 15, picking up riders at their homes for trips to parks, schools, and other destinations. Youths ride free with next-day reservations—adults pay $2 for a one-way ride, $4 for round trips, and flex passes are available at the Intergovernmental Center.  Mankato Free Press
  • North Mankato City Council approved a new mixed-use zoning district to help with the shortage of land available for commercial development as part of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan. The new rules stop residential building and set limits on setbacks, ground coverage and building heights—no public comments were made at Monday’s meeting.  Mankato Free Press

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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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.

    Tue, 6/10/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/13/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/15/25

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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.

    Mon, 6/16/25

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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.

    Tue, 6/17/25

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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.

    Thu, 6/19/25

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  • Eau Claire Express at Mankato MoonDogs

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup while supporting a charitable cause.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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