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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ About 40 people gathered in front of the Mankato Intergovernmental Center on Monday to protest the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would cut Medicaid, SNAP and other services while giving tax breaks to the wealthy—local faith leaders from churches, Open Door Health Center and community groups urged local officials to speak against the proposed cuts at the upcoming city meeting. Mankato Free Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 46-year-old Wells man died after his 2008 Kawasaki ZX1400CC sport motorcycle left the road on Saturday evening in rural Wells when he failed to turn for an eastbound curve—he was not wearing a helmet and was thrown from the bike, according to the sheriff. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ May data from Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development showed the Mankato area’s nonfarm jobs rose 0.7% to 58,683 while the state added 6,600 payroll jobs, nearly doubling the national rate. The report noted that the state’s overall unemployment increased slightly to 3.3%. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Council approved a revised streetscaping plan for Old Town that will replace tall stainless steel light poles with vintage lights on a six block corridor from Main to Rock to better match historic storefronts & bids open on July 21 with work set to begin this fall and finish by year's end or spring if delays occur. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ At Monday’s city council meeting, officials approved new AI surveillance systems for police while residents voiced concerns over privacy—officials clarified that measures linking to a national database and mobile surveillance trailers were not approved and that the effectiveness of the new equipment will be reviewed in six months. KEYC
- ➤ Steven Rykhus, a longtime DNR volunteer from New Ulm, was honored for a second time by being named the 2024 ATV safety instructor of the year, following his 2014 award as volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year. He has taught nearly 70 classes over 20 years and certified about 1,200 students + continues to recruit new instructors to promote outdoor safety. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the American Red Cross held its first Pride in Every Drop blood drive at MSU's Centennial Student Union to help meet a summer surge in blood donations and an emergency need for O-type blood, and additional drives are scheduled for June 26 and June 30. Mankato Free Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Perdita (a two-year-old pit-bull mix weighing 45 pounds) was rescued from the Mankato Animal Impound as an unclaimed stray and is now available for adoption; she gets along with other dogs and loves playing fetch or tug. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Roman Voss, a Jackson County Central football star, announced his commitment to Minnesota on Monday after weighing Division I offers including Alabama—his decision keeps him close to home. KEYC
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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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Wynonna Judd Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of powerful country music with Wynonna Judd.
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Nitro-X Summer Camp
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Minnesota State University, Mankato — Registration required — Engage in hands-on activities exploring careers in transportation through RC car racing and teamwork.
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Warren Zeiders Concert
7-9 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Ticket sales begin February 21 — Experience Warren Zeiders live as part of The Relapse Tour.
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Mankato Habaneros vs. Wausau Ignite
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the live action as the Mankato Habaneros take on the Wausau Ignite in an exciting softball showdown.
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Wausau Softball vs. Mankato Habaneros
5:05-6:35 PM — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting double-header of softball action at ISG Field.
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