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Sunday, July 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A cannabis retail store is proposed for downtown North Mankato pending final approval of a conditional use permit at the city council meeting Monday at 7 p.m. Madeline Peck of Cornflower Blue Properties plans to sell state-approved THC products with reinforced security—local residents have raised concerns about traffic and neighborhood safety. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jon Graff became superintendent at St. Peter Public Schools this month after serving as principal at St. Peter Middle School—he plans to tackle resource issues and align district efforts with its key priorities while relying on strong community support. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, MDOT said crews will sealcoat sections of highways 14, 15, 30, 60, 99 and 169, which may cause traffic delays and one-day ramp closures on highways 99 between Nicollet and St. Peter and 169 between Blue Earth and Elmore. Each highway segment will be worked on for about a week before crews return to paint striping, with the project expected to finish by late August. Mankato Free Press
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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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