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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Lake resident Duane Franz, who has volunteered with the CARE program for a year and a half, said he was shaken after taking two asylum seekers to an ICE office in Sioux Falls when only one returned home—he noted that the new Laken Riley Act has changed the immigration process and deepened his commitment to help the community. Mankato Free Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two cars collided on Highway 60 in Le Sueur County Saturday afternoon—one person sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dale Lewis’ 20-foot sculpture Shark! now stands on the Mankato end of the Veterans Memorial Bridge as part of the CityArt Sculpture Walk that shows his work on both sides of the river. Lewis said he built the piece using a Chevy chassis (inspired by a found toy) after delays caused by illness and transport issues. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ At Bridges Community School’s open field, the Mankato Baltics played vintage baseball using simplified rules that mirror the game from the 1860s and wore period clothing. The team faced Anoka’s Rum River Rovers on Saturday at around 1 p.m. and lost 13—7 as the event focused on fun and team camaraderie. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Motorcycle lane splitting and filtering became legal on July 1 when a new law took effect—passed by the Legislature in 2024. The law sets strict speed limits and boundaries for safe lane sharing so riders must follow specific rules. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ The crosswalk on Pleasant Street behind West High is rarely used because sophomores take a shorter route from the farthest parking lot, explained Mankato’s interim public works director — Karl Keel. He said the marked crossing was reused from before the parking lot was built and may be moved when concrete work begins. 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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