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Monday, June 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Blue Earth County Historical Society will host an event on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at 424 Warren St to mark one year since the flood at Rapidan Dam — featuring historic newspaper coverage and a talk by local photo historian Rick Pepper on his new book. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Glenn Wasicuna, one of the last two first-language Dakota teachers in the state who taught at MSU, died May 3 and left a strong mark on Native language education in our community. His work to keep Dakota alive + inspire new learners will be remembered by many in the region. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Open Door Health Center in Mankato is bracing for a 30% revenue loss if Congress cuts Medicaid, a change that could reduce care for rural patients who rely on the clinic for dental and primary services. CEO Kelly Kenley said nearly half of the clinic's patients use Medicaid—statewide, other providers are preparing for further funding challenges. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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BECHS History Book Club Spring Series
1-2 p.m. — Blue Earth County Historical Society — $50 — Explore the story of the Knights and the Ho-Chunk in a guided book discussion on local history.
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Rigid Styrofoam™ Recycling Event
10 a.m. — Kato Moving & Storage Company — Free entry — Recycle your Styrofoam™ and learn about waste reduction initiatives while helping the environment.
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