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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mankato police are searching for 14-year-old runaway Jocelyn Rose Saarela, last seen near Stoltzman Road and Riverfront Drive—she is described as 5-foot-10, 110 pounds with blue eyes and long blond hair with red undertones and may be in the Minneapolis area. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ David and Lori Holmes are leaving the Mankato Playhouse for a job in Columbus — board member Matt Atwood will take over operations. A Chorus Line: Teen Edition plays today at Crossview Covenant Church on Howard Drive in North Mankato — the show will also run on June 14, 20, and 21 with tickets priced at $15 for adults and $13 for youth with a $2 fee at the door. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ At Carnegie Art Center today, four local artists are showing distinct works, including imaginative photography by James Taylor and his father Wes Taylor (both with deep local ties), contemporary paintings by Ben Liebl made from found objects, and pieces by Gregory T. Wilkins whose artist talk is set for 7 p.m. on June 20. A public reception is held from 5-7 p.m. for visitors to learn more about their work. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Peter Public Schools received a $99,999 grant from Minnesota Housing to team with Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota—10 to 15 high school students will help build a new affordable home in Traverse Green Subdivision starting in the fall. The project aims to address local housing needs and build construction skills for students. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Minnesota State University is hosting eight vocational students from Curacao for an international internship in business that runs from June 4 until Sunday, and today they will present digital storytelling projects on what they learned. The program has the students visiting local businesses to understand American small business practices — including stops at River Rock Coffee & Tea and other companies. Mankato Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are needed for a free Styrofoam recycling event at Kato Moving and Storage, 417 Poplar St., on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—accepted items like clean packaging and foam coolers will be sent to Hutchinson for reuse, and anyone interested in a two-hour shift should contact Mankato Zero Waste. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Keira Friedrich won her first state title at the Class AA Track and Field Championships on June 12 in St. Michael—local athletes competed at the meet. KEYC
- ➤ The Mankato East baseball team beat Delano 2-0 in the Class AAA state semifinals thanks to a no-hitter by Keaton Wojcik — the Cougars will play Mahtomedi in the title game tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at Target Field. KEYC
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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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Minot Hot Tots vs. Mankato MoonDogs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Minot Hot Tots take on the Mankato MoonDogs in a thrilling live baseball showdown.
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