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7-year sentence in St. Paul gas station stabbing
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Minnesota professor pleads guilty to domestic assault charge
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Upcoming Events
Easter Egg Scramble
We are excited to announce the 2019 Easter Egg Scramble will be happening April 20th at Caswell Park. The Carnival starts at 9 am and the first Scramble starts at 10 am. Please message us with any questions or comments. We hope to see you there! Age Groups: 0-3 4-5 6-8 9-12 Like this event on Facebook!
Prince in Concert On the BIG SCREEN
Following the inaugural event last year, PRINCE: In Concert on the Big Screen returns in 2019 to be held Friday, April 26 at 8pm at The Armory in Minneapolis. The concert will feature newly remastered and never-before-released audio and video of Prince accompanied live on The Armory stage by an all-star ensemble of musicians who performed alongside the icon throughout his storied career. The live concert experience will showcase Prince in his inimitable sound and style, highlighting the incendiary energy he brought to each performance.
SCC Mental Health Awareness Walk
The South Central College (SCC) North Mankato Campus Student Senate is organizing a community event on Wednesday, May 1 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. to build awareness of mental health and help end the stigma associated with mental health conditions. The event is free with refreshments served and community members are encouraged to participate. According to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “approximately one in five adults in the U.S. – 43.8 million, or 18.5% - experience mental illness in a given year” and “75% of all mental health conditions start by age 24.” Walk participants will meet at 3:30 p.m. [...]
Buster’s Thursday Night Roll – Ins
Join Teri T, every Thursday for the Thursday Night Roll-Ins. Enjoy the evening showing off your classic ride with food specials, drink specials, prizes and good company. Registration is from 4 – 7 pm each week, rain or shine. Don't miss out! Bring your classic, car, truck, and motorcycle to Buster's every Thursday.
50+ Lifestyle Expo
The 15th Annual 50+ Lifestyle Expo, presented by Monarch Healthcare Management, and sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System, KTOE, and the Home Magazine will take place at the Mankato Civic Center on Tuesday, May 7 from 9 AM – 2 PM. Admission is FREE along with free parking and a free shuttle service sponsored by the City of Mankato. Event highlights at no charge include: 90+ vendor booths, free lunch, free root beer floats, Zumba, chair yoga, tai chi, pickleball, entertainment by the Mary Guentzel Quintet & VINE Stompers, a KTOE live broadcast, shuttle service, and more! Entertainment Stage (Banquet Hall) [...]
Buster’s Thursday Night Roll – Ins
Join Teri T, every Thursday for the Thursday Night Roll-Ins. Enjoy the evening showing off your classic ride with food specials, drink specials, prizes and good company. Registration is from 4 – 7 pm each week, rain or shine. Don't miss out! Bring your classic, car, truck, and motorcycle to Buster's every Thursday.
Chuck Mefford -THM
Radio Mankato cordially invites Business Owners and Managers to attend the THM Tickle the Toes. Touch the Heart. Change the Mind. World Tour “It’s not how good your business is, it’s how good you are at telling your business’ story.” -Author and Brand Strategist Chuck Medford How to stand out above all the noise Proven lessons for growing your business through storytelling Three F’s of storytelling: Fit, Feel, Faithful Bonus: first 111 business owners receive a free copy of Chuck’s new Book! More about Chuck: World-renowned business strategist and best-selling author Chuck Mefford is bringing his branding expertise to Mankato [...]
Buster’s Thursday Night Roll – Ins
Join Teri T, every Thursday for the Thursday Night Roll-Ins. Enjoy the evening showing off your classic ride with food specials, drink specials, prizes and good company. Registration is from 4 – 7 pm each week, rain or shine. Don't miss out! Bring your classic, car, truck, and motorcycle to Buster's every Thursday.
Buster’s Thursday Night Roll – Ins
Join Teri T, every Thursday for the Thursday Night Roll-Ins. Enjoy the evening showing off your classic ride with food specials, drink specials, prizes and good company. Registration is from 4 – 7 pm each week, rain or shine. Don't miss out! Bring your classic, car, truck, and motorcycle to Buster's every Thursday.
Buster’s Thursday Night Roll – Ins
Join Teri T, every Thursday for the Thursday Night Roll-Ins. Enjoy the evening showing off your classic ride with food specials, drink specials, prizes and good company. Registration is from 4 – 7 pm each week, rain or shine. Don't miss out! Bring your classic, car, truck, and motorcycle to Buster's every Thursday.