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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members in Mankato began voting in the final round of the city photo contest — from 20 photos chosen earlier, each voter must pick a first-place winner for the calendar cover, a second-place photo for recognition, and 10 additional photos for the 2026 calendar; the first-place photographer will receive a civic center gift card and a framed copy of their photo while voting remains open through Monday. Mankato Free Press
- ➤ The weekly farmers market in Mankato shifted locations as construction on Adams Street made access difficult—vendors now offer fall produce such as apples, pears, pumpkins and winter squash near the roundabout by Best Buy. KEYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Blue Earth County officials stated that an 8.5% levy increase will raise the county tax to $51.9 million — meaning a typical home will see a $154 bump while some residential properties may face a 14-15% rise. The board will cut costs by reducing the workforce, using $6 million from a reserve fund, and starting a new voluntary furlough program — and it will certify the final numbers on Dec. 2. Mankato Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On September 23, 2025, the Mankato East girls soccer team shut out Albert Lea 8-0 as Laina Peterson scored a hat trick and added two assists—fueling a commanding win. KEYC
- ➤ Mankato West Scarlets won 2–0 over the Owatonna Huskies when Jakobe Tosch scored a late goal from a pass by Oliver Demars—after Owatonna’s Carson Van Gelder made multiple saves during a tight goaltender duel. KEYC
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Mankato Minnesota State volleyball team lost 3-1 to No. 15 St-Cloud State, dropping their season record to 10-1. This match marked the program’s first defeat of the season. 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 Football Game
12:00 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Mavericks as they take to the field in an exciting football showdown.
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Mavericks vs. Tommies College Football Showdown
12:00 PM – 5:02 PM — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — VIP ticket options available — Experience elite seating and a vibrant tailgate at the Mavericks' face-off against the Tommies.
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Winona State Warriors vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football
1-2:30 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of collegiate football as the Warriors take on the Mavericks.
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A Night in Valhalla: Viking After-Dark Experience
7-11 PM — Great Northern Viking Festival — Tickets on sale now — Experience a night of mead, music, and Viking-themed merriment in an immersive setting.
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