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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ About 250 antique Model Ts will travel on area roads Wednesday as part of an international club's tour, which includes a 12:30 p.m. parade at Farmamerica near Waseca—followed by a visit to Jack McGowan's farm festival grounds in Mankato. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato City Council unanimously approved a change order that increased the All Seasons Arena project cost by $37,243.52 and reduced the contingency fund from $152,545.20 to $115,301.68—officials said the work remains on schedule with completion expected in late August or early September. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ The North Mankato City Council delayed a permit for a proposed cannabis retail store at 300 Belgrade Ave until Aug. 4 so full attendance could address concerns over parking capacity and building suitability. Applicant Madeline Peck of Cornflower Blue Properties and co-owner Preston Perreault, who also run Hi-Tech Clouds Vape Shop, received preliminary state license approval and now face local business worries—such as increased traffic and neighborhood impact. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ On Monday, the Mankato Area Public Schools board voted to boost funding for a long-term facility maintenance plan and an indoor air quality project that will improve fire suppression at Kennedy and Hoover elementary and upgrade HVAC systems at other schools; the plan adds $600,000 per year to the levy over the next 10 years and uses bonds for over $37 million in upgrades, which may raise taxes by about $100 for a $300,000 home. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College athletes Sailor Hall and Alexis Michon have been playing summer ball to improve their performance — they follow a year-round training schedule that focuses on skill development and a mental reset. KEYC
- ➤ Yesterday, RAGBRAI, the week-long bike ride usually held in Iowa, entered Minnesota for the first time as it passed through Jackson on a 400-mile route. Riders and families who have long joined the event now face new challenges with changes in the course—marking a shift in tradition. KEYC
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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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