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Greater Mankato Growth and the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation collaboratively introduced a plan to tackle child care shortages, proposing three solutions aimed at enhancing the sector's infrastructure, workforce, and service accessibility.

A Mankato woman, Vanessa Yvonne Guerra, is charged with receiving stolen property after allegedly admitting to auto theft in her journal.

In Nicollet County, a traffic stop led to the arrest of a woman and a man found with 1.5 pounds of meth, resulting in several charges including drug sales and possession.

Steven Charles Houdek was sentenced to 90 days in jail and probation after an underage sex sting in Blue Earth County, with ongoing cases against two other men.

FreepCast podcast discusses the significance and history of the revived Native American horseback rides to Mankato, commemorating the 1862 execution of 38 Dakota men, with expanded coverage to come.

Following the 2024 election, Minnesota's 'Blue Dog' DFL senators emphasize bipartisan cooperation and pragmatic solutions to reflect voter priorities, despite the loss of the DFL House majority and mixed election results.

Men's Hockey: Manitoba Bisons vs. Minnesota State Mavericks

The Manitoba Bisons will face off against the Minnesota State Mavericks in a men's hockey match at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.

21st Annual Bend of the River Competition

The Mankato Figure Skating Club is hosting the 21st annual Bend of the River Competition at All Seasons Arena, featuring participation from figure skaters and open to the public at no cost.

Parking Ticket Guessing Game

Participants can guess the number of parking tickets issued for the Spring semester of 2024 for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Mankato People First Self-Advocacy Group Meeting

People First is a self-advocacy group where self-advocates come together to share information, discuss issues, and plan activities.

Bearson/Gathje Classic Track Meet

The Bearson/Gathje Classic is a renowned indoor track and field meet held at Myers Field House in Mankato, Minnesota.

Job's Dance Grand March Spectators Event

The Job's Dance Grand March Spectators event will take place at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, MN, featuring a grand march for attendees to enjoy.