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Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Old National employees assembled 'Home for Good' kits with household essentials for families moving to stable housing and delivered 25 packs each to four nonprofits at Carnegie Art Center today at 4 p.m.—the project, taken over from Bremer Bank, is part of Better Together Days. Mankato Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato saw recreational cannabis sales begin Wednesday when RISE Dispensary—an established medicinal provider—opened at 9 a.m. following Minnesota’s long process to pass the law, and local shoppers appreciated the smooth ordering process. Customers including students and residents with medical needs said the new system may help reduce the old stigma around cannabis use. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mankato area lawmakers showed varying levels of bipartisan bill co-sponsorship in the State of Bipartisanship Report from Majority in the Middle—Sen. Nick Frentz reached 64% while Sen. Rich Draheim had 21%. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ North Mankato officials presented a $24 million public works facility plan at a recent work session to address aging, scattered infrastructure by choosing a new Timm Road site over redeveloping current buildings. Public Works Director Luke Arnold said the revised plan—scaled down from nearly $30 million—aims to provide long-term service reliability while addressing taxpayer cost concerns. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ After Boelter Window and Siding closed, customers lost deposits and the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office reported receiving many calls about the issue. The office advised residents to file a report with their city police or sheriff's office to access recovery resources through the Minnesota Contractor Recovery Fund—this may support future civil or criminal actions. KEYC
- ➤ City officials requested $1.26 million from the Senate bonding committee on Wednesday to fund the 5% local share for a new air traffic control tower at Mankato Regional Airport—cost estimates rose from $20 million to $25.3 million as FAA design delays pushed the need for improved safety and efficiency for Minnesota State University student pilots. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ North Mankato’s pool suffered serious damage from last year’s floods that tore the liner and made the ground uneven — the council will review repair options that may delay the 2026 season and cost between 2 and 5.5 million dollars. KEYC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mankato Clinic celebrated its expanded Occupational Medicine Department opening at the Wickersham Health Campus—marked by a ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday at Premier Drive. The new facility offers updated signage, check-in, and exam rooms—after the clinic resumed operations on Aug. 11 following a one-day closure for the move from Adams Street. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior wide receiver Hayden Tischler helped lead the Mankato East Cougars to a win over Mankato West—ending nearly twenty years without a Jug win for the school. He earned Prep Athlete of the Week honors and will join Minnesota State for football and track next year. KEYC
- ➤ Bethany Lutheran volleyball beat Buena Vista 3-1 at home on September 17 — the Vikings earned their fourth straight win with Lilly Mehrkens leading with 25 kills and Maddie Meyer adding 14. 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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Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks vs. Lindenwood Lions
3:02-7:02 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Tickets available — Experience competitive college football between the Mavericks and Lions with VIP options.
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