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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former business professor from Gustavus Adolphus College pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a federal courtroom on Thursday after embezzling over $670,000 from a Wyoming real estate company. He used the funds for luxury purchases — his sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 1. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato-North Mankato area reported 58,756 nonfarm jobs in July, a 1.1% decline from the previous month yet a 5.3% gain over last year—adding 2,963 jobs in the private sector. Data shows education and health services increased by 5,400 jobs while government roles dropped, indicating a steady local job market. Mankato Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cambria’s ESL program began in 2015 to help non-English speaking workers move into better roles at its Le Sueur facility; Manuel Moreno Pérez, who graduated in 2016 and now leads a team, is one example of over 500 participants gaining skills as the program expands to include GED and business training. The initiative uses free, paid instruction to improve communication and boost employee advancement plus strengthen overall workplace safety. Mankato Free Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Knights are set to begin the fall season with strong energy and rising leadership from young players despite losing key seniors — the team will take on upcoming games with confidence. KEYC
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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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Bearcats vs. Mavericks Football Game
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — All ticket sales are final — Catch the thrilling college football matchup between the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats and Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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