Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Mankato.
🎓 Education
At Pinewood Stable in St. Peter, kids have enjoyed summer camps that taught horse riding and care through rotating stations—offering riding lessons, classroom sessions, and crafts.
New camps are scheduled for July 14 to 17 for grades 2 to 6 and August 4 to 7 plus a session from August 18 to 21 through Mankato Community Education, each costing $250 with an enrollment limit of 24 campers.
🏛️ Government
City leaders are preparing the 2026 budget as slower new development is expected to grow tax revenue by only 1.28% instead of the forecasted 3%, leaving a projected $550,000 gap in the general fund.
City Manager Susan Arntz said officials will decide whether to raise property taxes or reduce spending before the budget is finalized later this autumn—choices that may affect local services.
🏥 Health
An annual report from the Minnesota Department of Health showed that Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato reported 15 adverse events in a 12‑month period ending Oct.
6, and state data recorded the smallest increase in such incidents since before COVID-19—health officials noted a 44% drop in medication errors and are planning new surgical safety protocols for next year.
🎉 Mankato Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minot Honeybees vs Mankato Habaneros
5:05-6:35 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game while supporting a good cause.
Thunder Bay Border Cats at Mankato MoonDogs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball matchup under the evening sky.
2025 Celebration of Agriculture
4-9 p.m. — ISG Field — Free entry — Celebrate the strength and innovation of the agriculture community while enjoying a game with the Mankato MoonDogs.
Bismarck Larks vs. Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Game
6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between Bismarck Larks and Mankato MoonDogs live on the field.
United Way Campaign Kickoff: Game Show Edition
12-1 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Free event — Test your knowledge in a fun game show format while enjoying lunch and competing for cool prizes.
🏠 Mankato Real Estate
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