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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, residents can enjoy local events with a Wynonna Judd concert at 7 p.m. at Vetter Stone Amphitheatre and a parade at 11 a.m. along Lake Street. Other activities include farmers’ markets, the Waseca County Free Fair, and live music events and craft demonstrations in nearby towns — offering both free and ticketed options. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ For nearly 30 years, Family Fun Shows has hosted a special needs carnival on Friday mornings during Fun Days, offering free rides for community members. For seven years, Messiah Lutheran Church and Scouts Troop 29 have provided a free lunch—an effort that local leaders say strengthens community ties. KEYC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Forward Minded Media, located at 40 Good Counsel Drive, helps local businesses with customized digital marketing solutions. Founder Jake Ward and his team—now including former KEYC-TV talent Kelsey Barchenger as senior project manager—work to offer tailored campaigns that meet each client’s needs. Mankato Free Press
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A regional member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System partnered with local banks to award grants as part of a $1 million statewide program supporting affordable housing, job training and food security for community initiatives. Pioneer Bank gave $85,000 to Greater Mankato Area United Way while SouthPoint Financial Credit Union Foundation awarded $20,000 each to Life-Work Planning Center and NUMAS Haus and Affinity Plus Foundation distributed $70,000 to four local nonprofits—steps that boost vital services. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After disturbing phone calls and concerns following recent violence against state lawmakers, the Mankato City Council will hold a closed session Monday night to discuss potential security enhancements for elected officials and staff — the session will review vulnerabilities and plans for remodeling the council chambers — and a public meeting at the end of July will explain further changes. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen-year-old Mattaeus Natrakul from Mankato finished third among 420 players in New Orleans last month and earned $3,000 and a play mat as a Top 8 finisher. His win gives him one of 100 invitations to the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim in August — he now trains for a possible rematch with top competitors. Mankato Free Press
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mankato Ribfest with Chris Janson
Thursday, Jul 31st — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Kick off the long holiday weekend with Chris Janson and his chart-topping hits.
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