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Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local third-graders visited a farm today to learn safety with help from FFA chapters and local organizations—focusing on grain bin safety and first aid—and gaining hands-on experience with farm animals. The program has run for over 20 years and will offer additional sessions in the future to teach youth about farm risks. KEYC
- ➤ Hundreds gathered on Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church in Mankato to honor Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder who was murdered last week — TPUSA Mankato president Isabel Sautter said the turnout showed strong local support. Attendees shared their commitment to free speech and unity as they remembered Kirk’s legacy. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ High school football fans at the Jug Game today between Mankato East and West raised 1,760 pounds of food for ECHO Food Shelf by counting each donated dollar as one pound. Mankato East earned the Tackle Hunger Trophy with 233 pounds and $657 – Mankato West followed with 168 pounds and $702, making the total the third highest since 2018. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ At Norseland Scout Camp outside St. Peter, Tom Henderson and Duane Rader will be honored with landmark namings on Sept. 27 as Twin Valley Council launches an endowment campaign to support future Scouting projects—celebrating their 80 combined years and long dedication to Boy Scouting. This event will also aim to inspire community support and ensure the lasting impact of Scouting programs. Mankato Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows jobs in Mankato grew 4.2% in August compared to August 2024, raising total employment to 58,749 from a 3% increase in private sector jobs and a 10.7% jump in government jobs— the largest growth in Minnesota metropolitan areas aside from Rochester. The rise beats state and national averages and follows recent shifts in construction and manufacturing trends. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Mankato will flush water mains in sections from Sunday, Sept.21 to Friday, Sept.26 from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.—residents are advised to limit water usage during each operation as the routine cleaning may cause staining. KEYC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mayo Clinic announced last week that its St. Peter clinic will close by Dec. 10—this decision is part of a shift in rural care caused by rising costs and staffing shortages. Local patients will have to turn to other providers like River’s Edge Hospital and Daniels Health Center for their primary care needs. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mankato East volleyball beat Mankato West 3-0 on Thursday — the team played at home and secured a straight-set win. KEYC
- ➤ After a brief weather delay, Mankato East scored early when Carson Stenzel netted a goal—Rochester Mayo then tied the match as both teams exchanged efforts, ending the contest in a 3-3 draw. KEYC
- ➤ The Minnesota State women’s soccer team holds a 2-0-1 record as they enter conference play—Marin Johnson scored the game-winning goal for the Mavericks against No. 4 Grand Valley State last weekend—and the team will compete in upcoming matches. KEYC
- ➤ MSU football is looking to bounce back after losing to UMD and will face Jamestown this weekend—its senior wideout has 164 receiving yards and Drumm has 15 tackles this season. KEYC
- ➤ Loyola dropped the first set but came back to win a five-set volleyball match with key plays by Aryah Zuehlke and Adyson Fox—Nicollet forced a deciding fifth set but could not secure the conference victory. KEYC
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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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