Saturday, July 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Peter Area Food Shelf is hosting an open house Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. at 201B S. Third St. to celebrate its transformation into a welcoming space for shoppers—tours, activities for children, and free snacks are planned. Mankato Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Levi Christian Hurst, 26, of Bushnell, Florida, was convicted of domestic assault and intentional restraint after he assaulted a woman in May during an argument over his meth use in Mankato—he was sentenced to one and a half years at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud followed by about five months in Blue Earth County Jail. Mankato Free Press
SHOP NEWS
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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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Hairball Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Ticket prices from $52 — Get ready for an electrifying performance by Hairball in Mankato's premier outdoor venue.
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River Valley 100 Bike Ride
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — LocAle Brewing Company — Free registration required — Enjoy a scenic bicycle ride through the Minnesota river valley with options for all skill levels.
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