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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ VINE Adult Community Center is unveiling its renovated yoga space today at 11 a.m. on the fifth floor at 421 East Hickory St.—tours of the Peaceful Movement Room will follow after a short presentation and a new parking lot is now available while construction continues with guests using a temporary entrance. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ A recent podcast reported police calls at College Town apartments for fights and burglaries and recounted a tragic fire on Bradley Street that claimed the lives of two children—while it also offered a local sports update on wins for Mankato East and Minnesota State University and previewed a jug game between East and Mankato West. Mankato Free Press
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thad Shunkwiler, a Minnesota State University health services instructor on a yearlong sabbatical, returned to clinical work at Mankato Marriage Solutions—his new business on Good Counsel Drive—to refresh his teaching skills by helping local couples. He said that updating his clinical experience will enhance the lessons he shares with his students. Mankato Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Steve and Betsy Bolint enjoyed a restored Seven Mile Creek after a low head dam was removed to let fish move freely and reduce flood risks. The project cost $490K and was funded with a grant from Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund — local DNR teams and the Nicollet Soil and Water Conservation District led the work to improve the creek's natural flow. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Love Your Age VINE is holding an expo for seniors on Sept. 16 from 1-4 p.m. at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — the free event will have 90 vendors, health assessments like blood pressure and balance checks, a flu vaccination clinic by Blue Earth County Public Health, greeting card crafting, and a speaker series with a VINE Stompers performance and talks on healthy eating and aging in place — and is open to all. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Minnesota State Mavericks football team won their opening game against Northwest Missouri State as sophomore Williams—transferred from Minot State—scored eight points in the win. KEYC
- ➤ The Minnesota State women’s soccer team will open its season today against Central Oklahoma. The Mavericks have practiced hard and are ready to compete—local fans are looking to see their skills in action. KEYC
- ➤ Nicollet’s Raiders swept Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop 3-0 on September 4 as Madison Kettner recorded 12 kills and 12 assists and Megan Soost added 11 kills, with the team taking control early and dominating the match—showing strong performances from both players. KEYC
- ➤ Mankato East beat St. Peter 3-0 in a rivalry match as Maleah Grunst led her team with strong play—helping secure a clean sweep with balanced offense from Alexandra Barten and Courtney O’Connor. KEYC
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Minot State Beavers vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football
1-2:30 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Beavers as they take on the Mavericks in this exciting college football matchup.
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53rd Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi
7 p.m., 1 p.m. — Land of Memories Park — $8 general admission, free for children and seniors — Celebrate Dakota culture with dance, music, and traditional festivities at this vibrant powwow.
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Sioux Falls Cougars vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch as the Cougars and Mavericks clash in a thrilling college football matchup.
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