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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 34-year-old New Ulm man was seriously injured when his Honda CBR600 collided with a Honda CR-V at an intersection on Monday afternoon at 1:32 p.m., and he was taken by ambulance to New Ulm Medical Center while 46-year-old Abraham Reyes Macias from Lake Crystal was not injured, with dry road conditions and no alcohol involved. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ A 34-year-old Blaine man, Michael Glen Morris, lost control of his 2022 GMC Sierra on Highway 169 at 10:14 a.m. Monday morning a few miles south of St. Peter and crashed into a ditch due to wet road conditions — he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato and alcohol was not a factor. Mankato Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Madison Lake man was charged with two misdemeanors after police said he shot a cat with a pellet gun — shoveled its body into a 5 gallon bucket and hauled it to his work to dispose of it. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Three Mankato residents were arrested on felony drug charges after a police traffic stop on Veterans Memorial Bridge led to a K—9 search that uncovered large quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, cash and firearms from a residence; they will appear in court on June 26. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato Area Public Schools board gave Superintendent Paul Peterson exemplary marks after Monday's meeting — they praised his skill in handling resources and engaging with parents, students, and the community, and he expressed gratitude for his team's efforts. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Mankato Area Public Schools' preliminary budget for the next school year allows for possible federal budget cuts — but it does not plan to reduce its workforce, explained Director of Business Services Amanda Heilman. The budget shows a 0.8% drop in general fund revenue with planned expenditures of $128.4 million against revenues of $127.3 million, and restricted funds will help cover the difference as Superintendent Paul Peterson stressed that teacher cuts will not be considered. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Monday night’s meeting, the Mankato City Council passed a 58‐page Climate Action Plan with 80 initiatives designed to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and help the city adapt to more severe weather — the plan also calls for a citizen advisory committee to be formed by the end of 2026 to guide its evolving actions. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Mankato avoided a cut in local government aid when lawmakers kept state aid intact, but revenue promised from cannabis shop sales will now go to the state and may cause the city to adjust permit fees for its four allowed shops. City Manager Susan Arntz said the city gained an extra $5 million toward a sewage treatment plant renovation grant (a 71% boost) that should reduce future borrowing needs and lower utility bills. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ At Cedar Crate Farm in rural Waldorf, Dan Zimmerli and his crew are harvesting vegetables for the farmers' market in Mankato after relying on the now-canceled LFPA program for extra income. The state has stepped in with a new program allocating $700,000 per year for fiscal years 2026—2029 — a move aimed at easing the strain on small family farms. Mankato Free Press
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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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Throwback Punk Rock Night
8-11:30 p.m. — NaKato Bar & Grill — $10 — Enjoy an epic night featuring local punk rock legends reuniting for a tribute to their musical roots.
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La Crosse Steam vs. Mankato Habaneros Doubleheader
3:05 – 4:35 PM — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling doubleheader between local favorites as they hit the diamond.
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La Crosse Steam vs. Mankato Habaneros
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket sales may vary — Experience a thrilling baseball showdown while supporting a charitable cause.
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La Crosse Steam vs Mankato Habaneros Game
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively baseball match with proceeds benefiting a great cause.
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