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Mankato
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Mankato. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from the North Mankato Fire Department will meet the public during an open house on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at Fire Station No. 2 on Howard Drive. Visitors will tour the station, view fire safety demonstrations, and enjoy snacks—an event planned as part of National Fire Prevention Week. Mankato Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Retired East teacher Richard Meyer released his self-published poetry book 'Stumbling Onward' which holds 104 poems—60 reprinted and 44 new—and he said it is his final hurrah as a poet. Meyer, known for clear language and a mix of serious emotion with humor, hopes his work speaks to everyday experiences. Mankato Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Open Enrollment for health insurance will begin in a few weeks and new changes may force seniors to choose plans without agent support. Local agent Mary McClure said insurance companies have stopped commission payments—leaving agents without income to help longtime clients. KEYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mankato East boys soccer team beat New Ulm 4-2 on Monday — a hard-fought win — in a match that put both teams to the test. KEYC
- ➤ Wrestling Brotherhood broke ground on a new indoor training center in Mankato to offer year-round training and camps for youth wrestlers while aiming to grow membership from 50 to 300 by the end of the year. Local leaders and businesses supported the $1.4 million project with contributions in materials and a $50,000 donation from Clint Adams — a historic step for the local wrestling community. Mankato Free Press
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Family FunFest at Autumn Acres Farm
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Autumn Acres Farm - Pumpkin Patch Mankato Minnesota — $11 admission — Enjoy a day of family entertainment with live music, pumpkin carving, and fun activities for all ages.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Sam Altman
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