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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in Mankato struggle to fill job vacancies, which remain 82% above normal due to retirements and slow population growth- a report by the Center for Rural Policy and Development shows. Owner Tom Yenish said he and his wife work seven-day, 12-hour days to keep their business open amid the shortage. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato's fire department got $10,000 from Proper Number 12 Irish Whiskey to buy new equipment for its firefighters when suits are being disinfected—an unexpected gift for 24 departments nationwide—and more awards will be announced on July 1. KEYC
- ➤ At Monday night's city council meeting, public protests over a $130,000 surveillance upgrade caused discussions to adjourn early as critics voiced privacy concerns + social media organizers rallied in opposition. Despite the disruption, the council approved 20 Milestone cameras without facial recognition and activated the license plate reader system, with further surveillance purchases to be revisited in six months. KEYC
- ➤ At Tuesday's Blue Earth County Board meeting, officials approved a $150,000 investment for Phase 5 of a community land trust program that will build 10 affordable homes for lower-income residents — a matching $150,000 state grant was announced on Monday. The board also voted to purchase a crawler dozer for $642,650 and a crawler loader for $740,000, both scheduled for early spring 2026. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A year after launching its doula list, the Minnesota Help Me Connect website now features over 100 doulas including New Ulm's Kelsey Kober. The Minnesota Department of Health said doulas provide key emotional and nonmedical support during births — help that can improve safety in childbirth — and urges families to use the free online resource. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato East’s track star Rylie Hansen signed her National Letter of Intent to compete at the University of South Dakota and will run in state track events later this week — confirming her future college plans. KEYC
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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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Minot Hot Tots vs Mankato MoonDogs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket proceeds support a local cause — Cheer on the local Mankato MoonDogs as they take on the Minot Hot Tots in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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