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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Schwickert’s revived its home upgrade award for community volunteers and selected longtime YMCA mentor Jim Weart as the first recipient—he also donated $1,000 to the mentorship program he supports. KEYC
- ➤ Today at ISG Field, 601 Reed St., the 10th annual LEEP Legends softball event will feature a rematch competition starting at 6:35 p.m. with an alumni team facing 28 well-known rookie players while gates open at 5 p.m., and the family-friendly event will include a Home Run Derby, a mascot race, and an after-party with local musician Garrett Steinberg along with tickets priced at $25 for adults and $15 for ages 4-14. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fargo-based Bell Bank will host its 11th AgViews Live seminar on Tuesday morning at the Courtyard by Marriott (901 Raintree Road) to discuss tariffs and farm programs. The free event requires registration and will feature ag finance author David Kohl and agribusiness director Lynn Paulson as well as a complimentary breakfast at 8 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Minnesota Extension staff received layoff letters last week after Congress eliminated federal SNAP-Ed funding, and educators fear local communities will lose key nutrition and health programs. Affected staff in southern Minnesota will have their positions end by August 22—raising concerns over the sudden loss of support. Mankato Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy released a report on Wednesday detailing how agricultural drainage is increasing sediment in the Minnesota River and harming water quality while keeping farms productive—experts say policy changes like stricter permits and river-friendly water storage could reduce runoff by 40%. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Judge Allison L. Krehbiel's retirement will create a vacancy in Minnesota's 5th Judicial District in St. Peter; the Commission on Judicial Selection has opened the application process for the seat. Application materials are due by 4 p.m. on August 6 and the commission will hold interviews in late August. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ Abdo, the firm that audits Mankato’s finances, examined spending on construction after mistakes on Riverfront Drive caused costs to rise nearly 18% above estimates — a $940,000 purchase of traffic signals and lights was made without proper approval. The clean audit noted strong overall financial management while an independent review of controls is set to start to help prevent similar errors in the future — ensuring better oversight going forward. Mankato Free Press
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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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Hosanna Golf Outing
12 p.m. — North Links Golf Course and Driving Range — $400 per team — Test your skills in a 4-person scramble to support the Hosanna Music Ministry.
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Andy Grammer's Monster Tour
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Ticket sales start March 21 — Experience the energetic performance of Andy Grammer live in Mankato.
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