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Sunday, September 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato City Council will set its preliminary 2026 property tax levy at Monday's meeting, with the proposed levy ranging from just over $10 million to $10.2 million. Three options offer increases from 0.641% up to 1.591%, and a potential monthly fee for street lighting may lower rates further—council members must certify the levy by Sept 30 before public hearings on Dec 1 and Dec 15. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato East boys soccer beat crosstown rival Mankato West 3-1 on September 13th thanks to Briggs Meyer's first-half goal — with goalkeeper Collin Pierskalla making crucial saves throughout the match. KEYC
- ➤ Minnesota State volleyball defeated Upper Iowa in a 3-0 sweep at Taylor Center, preserving a perfect 8-0 record. Mary Satori led the attack with 12 kills while Avery Rosenberg and Jadyn Lester added 11 kills and 29 assists, respectively. KEYC
- ➤ On September 13, Mankato East girls soccer beat Mankato West with a 7-0 win that reclaimed the rivalry trophy. Ava Peterson scored a first-half hat trick—giving the Cougars a strong lead at halftime. KEYC
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.
~ Naval Ravikant
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