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Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mankato’s community ice arena finished a 16 month and fourteen million dollar renovation that upgraded the lobbies, restrooms and two ice rinks while adding new seating for spectators. The city will host a free public open skate from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. today—officials say the improvements will reduce future maintenance issues. Mankato Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local apple lovers can choose from many varieties at Alternative Roots Farm and Lee’s Irish Mountain Orchard as the harvest runs from July to October—customers like Shawna Petersen-Brown enjoy apples fresh for baking and snacking. The farms offer options from certified organic bags to you-pick selections while weather shifts are affecting ripening times. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bethany Lutheran College will bring back Theatre Physics this weekend after a break in 2024. The show will be led by Hans Bloedel as his father Peter—who directed it for over 30 years—is recovering after health issues. KEYC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MSU Homecoming offers a week of free public events from Monday through Sept. 27 with a kickoff on the Centennial Student Union mall, a public capital campaign launch, theatre performances, and athletic games. The festivities end with a two-day carnival on Sept. 27 that will include rides, food trucks, a parade, a bonfire and fireworks — a new addition to the celebration. Mankato Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Mankato City Council is holding a public hearing on Dec. 1 to set up a TIF district for turning the old Taco John’s site on Lor Ray Drive into a new project. Benesch Properties has proposed a building of 8138 square feet for Advanced Psychological Services— the developer seeks 485K dollars in tax increment financing out of a 2.6 million dollar plan and the proposal will be reviewed before final approval. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the remains of New Ulm U.S. Army Capt. Willibald C. Bianchi—killed on Jan. 9, 1943 during World War II—were identified on Aug. 11. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ This week's Sports Extra edition spotlights regional football and NCAA volleyball games, including Mankato West vs. Waconia and MSU vs. U-Mary. The fall week four highlights provide key game details—keeping local fans informed on the latest matchups. 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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