Olympic Gold Medalist Curler John Landsteiner to Headline United Way Men’s Event
March 7, 2019 5:00 pm - March 7, 2019 9:00 pm A night as good as gold. Greater Mankato Area United Way will host its fifth annual Men’s Event from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the Kato Ballroom to benefit its partner programs throughout the region. This year’s event features Olympic Gold Medalist John Landsteiner as keynote speaker. The Mapleton native will share his Olympic story and demonstrate curling on artificial ice. Attendees will be invited to try out curling throughout the night. The Men’s Event welcomes regional men ages 21+ to enjoy a casual night of fun, fellowship […]
At-Home Professions Seminar
You can work at home and earn good money in healthcare. You need no previous experience! But, you do need training in how to prepare medical reports. If you want to train at home to work at home, come to the free seminar on Wednesday, March 6th at 7 PM at the Mankato Country Inn and Suites Conference Center. Where you can train at home to work from home full time or part time doing medical reports for doctors, hospitals, and clinics. If you want to work at home and earn good money, come to Mankato Country Inn and Suites Conference […]
Southern Minnesota Home and Builders Show
Get excited for the 25th annual Southern Minnesota Home and Builders Show at the Verizon Center in Mankato. See what's new in home and landscape products and services when you explore the interesting exhibits Friday, March 15th through Sunday, March 17th! Be sure and get registered for your chance to win a yard shed from Pro-Shed. Stop hibernating, and start brainstorming you spring projects during the Southern Minnesota Home and Builders Show, Friday, March 15th through the Sunday, March 17th at the Verizon Center in Mankato. Hours: 4 to 8 on Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 11 to 4 Sunday Admission is FREE! Get […]
Blake Shelton Friends and Heroes Tour
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Owatonna Home & Recreation Show
The 2019 Owatonna Home and Recreation Show Dates have been set and it's FREE! Shop, learn, discuss, plan — Something for everyone! Siding, windows, roofing, decks, landscaping, heating & cooling, flooring, insulation, tools, decorations, boats, campers, ATVs, spas, outdoor equipment, lawn care, cooking, kitchen gadgets and more! Be a part of the premier home show in Southern Minnesota: Reserve your spot today, call us at (507) 444-9224 We look forward to the biggest and best show yet. Please Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates. Dates: Friday, March 22nd: 3 PM - 8 PM Saturday, March 23rd: 9 AM - […]
Cody Jinks
Due to overwhelming ticket demand, the Verizon Center is pleased to announce the addition of a SECOND SHOW for CODY JINKS, with special guest The Steel Woods, coming to the Grand Hall on Sunday, March 24. Tickets range from $37.00 to $152.00 and go on sale Friday, February 15th at 10:00 AM. Tickets can be purchased at the Verizon Center box office, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com. The Verizon Center is pleased to welcome Cody Jinks Saturday, March 23. Tickets range from $35.00 to $125.00 and go on sale Friday, February 8th at 10:00 AM. Tickets can be […]
Chris Lane
Health officials: early breast cancer detection saves livesCountry artist Chris Lane will be performing Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at MSU, Mankato’s Bresnan Arena. The event is being hosted by the Student Events Team and Minnesota 93. The concert is for all ages and tickets go on sale on January 24 at 10 am. Students can purchase a ticket for $15.00. Limit one ticket per student. There is a cost for attendance for the public is $25 and VIP tickets are selling for $40 and there are only 50 tickets so be sure to order in advance! Tickets may be purchased online at www.mnsuevents.com or at Minnesota […]
Winstock Rumble on the Road
In celebration of Winstock’ s 26th year, we are taking to the road this spring in preparation for our best festival yet! Visit Mully's on Madison Saturday, March 30th for top-notch music, drink specials, and visits from our favorite radio personalities as we gear up for Winstock 2019. Show up for a chance to win Winstock tickets, merchandise, and music from your favorite artists may be given away at this event, as well. Mark your calendars and plan on making a stop at the Winstock 2019 Rumble on the Road! Ledfoot Larry will be onstage from 9:30 pm to close! Add […]
Boys & Girls Club of Mankato presents – Spring Block Party 2019
Boys & Girls Club of Mankato presents "Spring Block Party 2019". This premier event is your kick off to spring! Join us for our first event benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Mankato. Enjoy a casual evening filled with food, games, and community. Join the Spring Block Party on Friday, April 5th at the Verizon Center · An evening filled with food, games, and community starting at 6 pm going until 9 pm · Be ready to play yard games including a giant connect, Jenga, bean bags and more! · Sample food from six participating chefs who · Proceeds go […]
Mankato Figure Skating Club’s Annual Ice Show – Aladdin & the Magic Lamp – On Ice
This year's Ice Show information is as follows: Mankato Figure Skating Club's Annual Ice Show Aladdin & the Magic Lamp" on Ice. Show dates are: April 11, 12, 13, at 7 p.m. April 14 at 1 pm. Ticket prices: $7 for Adults $5 for Ages 4 – 18 and Seniors Free – 3 and Under Please confirm you received and let me know if you are okay with everything. Also, if you need anything else from me, please let me know. Once I hear from you, and we have tickets printed, I will drop some tickets off for you […]
Billy Currington
Tickets are on sale this Friday, Feb 22 at 10:00 AM! PRE-SALE OPPORTUNITY WHEN: Thursday, February 21 10 AM - 10 PM PASSWORD: CRAZY LINK: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0600564DEE6789EF The Verizon Center and Minnesota 93 is pleased to welcome BILLY CURRINGTON to the Grand Hall Friday, April 12. Tickets are $32.75 and $39.75 for reserved risers, $39.75 for general admission floor, and $49.75 for VIP PIT. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 22 at 10:00 AM, and can be purchased at the Verizon Center box office, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Billy Currington’s latest album bears the breezy title Summer Forever, but the […]
Easter Bunnies on Belgrade
Business on Belgrade (BoB) is sponsoring an Adult Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13, 2019, on Belgrade Avenue, North Mankato to support the Twin Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America. Over 2,500 eggs will be dumped from the back of the truck onto the 200 Block of Belgrade Avenue at 6:00 p.m. To participate, purchase your $10 ticket. Festivities start at 4:00 p.m. with many foods and drink specials, live music, and more! Over 100 prizes will be awarded the top prize being $1,000 CASH! Your $10 event fee will allow you to take part in the Easter Egg Hunt. […]
Aussie Peppers MN Draft Party
Watch as the softball dreams of many come true on Monday, April 15 during the Aussie Peppers draft viewing party The party is Buffalo Wings and Rings 6p – 8p with our all you can eat wing buffet Tickets are $12 at the door. Kids 4 & under eat free! Find the Aussie Peppers of Minnesota on Facebook for more details The Mankato Peppers and a select group of youth softball organizations in Southern Minnesota have partnered with Softball Australia to bring World Class Softball to Minnesota. The new partnership is one in which Softball Australia will participate in the […]
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!
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.
Garth Brooks
The electrifying return to the state of Minnesota of the most potent, explosive force in American music history...
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) […]
Raw Fusion 2019
Raw Fusion takes over Mankato again! Couture of Epic Inspiration. MYTHOLOGY, taking place in the Grand Hall at the Mankato Civic Center. You will not want to miss this. Tickets on sale now through Ticket Master. 7:00 Social Hour 8:00 Spot Light Presented by the MN River Builders Association. Prepare to be entertained by CNDRM while taking in all the custom creations.
The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)
This production parodies the plays of William Shakespeare with all of them being performed in comically shortened or merged form by only three actors. This is a comical romp with audience participation. All 37 plays in 97 minutes (or so, no one's timing this thing). 3 madcap men, two hilarious women, and one overwhelmed stage manager weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. An irreverent fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) was London's longest-running comedy and Mankato's […]
Porta Party
Join us at Mully’s on Madison, Saturday, May 11th, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and take a chance at our Redneck games of low skill, for a chance to win great prizes – including a porta potty for your campsite at Winstock! Then stay for Red Dirt Road playing out the rest of the night, starting at 9:00 PM!
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 […]
Soundset 2019
Soundset is the biggest single-day independent Hip Hop festival in the world, started by Rhymesayers Entertainment. In addition to presenting over 40 rappers and DJs annually, Soundset also features live painting, b-boy and b-girl dance competitions, skateboarding, live production showcases, local artist performances, and a custom car show. All ages are welcome to join us and celebrate our 12 year anniversary with ten hours of live music on five stages at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 26, 2019 Memorial Weekend. More information: https://soundsetfestival.com/
Moondogs Schedule
It's Moondog season!! You can purchase tickets online or stop into the office and we will get you taken care of! We can't wait to see you all at the Frank! See the chart below for Radio Mankato Mondays!The following game times have adjusted to reflect local time. 2019-06-15 6:05 PM Franklin Rogers Park Tickets Watch Live 2019-06-17 6:35 PM Radio Mankato Mondays KTOE Franklin Rogers Park Tickets Watch Live 2019-06-22 6:05 PM Franklin Rogers Park Tickets Watch Live 2019-06-27 7:05 PM Franklin Rogers Park Tickets Watch Live 2019-07-01 6:35 PM Radio Mankato Mondays Minnesota 93 Franklin Rogers Park Tickets Watch […]
Songs on the Lawn
Today's Songs on the Lawn has been canceled due to rain. Admission is always FREE and FREE parking is available at Cherry Street and City Center ramps. June 6th Featuring The Gentlemen's Anti-Temperance League (Uptempo, Swing Jazz) June 13th Featuring The Holy Rocka Rollaz (Rockabilly/Early American) June 20th Featuring The Federales (Classic Country for the Modern World) June 27th Featuring The Fattenin' Frogs (Roots/Folk/Blues/Rock) The 16th annual Greater Mankato Songs on the Lawn will commence on Thursday, June 6th in the Civic Center Plaza. This is a local popular summer series features music, entertainment and local food. Songs on […]
Gordon Lightfoot
The Mankato Civic Center is pleased to welcome GORDON LIGHTFOOT to the Grand Hall on Saturday, June 8 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $49.00, $59.00, $75.00 and $99.00, all seats reserved. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19 at 10:00 AM, and can be purchased at the Mankato Civic Center box office and at www.ticketmaster.com. After more than 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it's safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. His song catalog is incredibly […]
Winstock 2019
Winsted, MN The WCMF just announced their 2019 all-star lineup for the June 14th and 15th festival. Friday’s Main Stage...
Winstock 2019
Winsted, MN The WCMF just announced their 2019 all-star lineup for the June 14th and 15th festival. Friday’s Main Stage...
Brothers Osborne
Vetterstone Amphitheater and Radio Mankato are Proud to present: Brothers Osborn is coming to Mankato, MN at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater on Friday, June 21st, 2019. Tickets start at $35.00 and go on sale Friday, May 3rd at 10 AM. With Special Guest Tucker Beathard Brothers Osborne Two sons from a working-class family, John, and TJ Osborne grew up in a small, Maryland water town writing and playing songs for friends and family in their father's shed. John moved to Nashville first to play in other bands and two years later, TJ joined him. It was then they formed Brothers […]
Red Hot Boom!
The Vetter Stone Amphitheater will be the place to be this July 4th, as the annual RED, HOT & BOOM celebration returns with live music and the area’s largest fireworks display. This year’s FREE entertainment will include Americana troubadour ERIK KOSKINEN, along with Mankato music legends CITY MOUSE. Music kicks off at 7:00 PM, with the riverside fireworks display going off promptly at 10:00 PM. Music choreographed to the fireworks will be provided and simulcast by the Radio Mankato stations – KATO FM (93.1), KXLP FM (94.1), KDOG FM (96.7), KXAC FM (100.5) and KTOE AM (1420). Schedule of Events 7:00 […]
Pile it On for the Echo Food Shelf
The organizers of Pile It On are ready to make an impact at this year’s North Mankato Fun Days parade. The group of volunteers collects cash and non-perishable items for the ECHO Food Shelf each year during the North Mankato Fun Days parade. This year, the parade is on Saturday, July 13th starting at 11 am. The Fun Days parade is always filled with excited spectators along the route, this year more than 30 volunteers will walk in the parade using Target shopping carts, boxes, and buckets to collect donations. We look forward to the public’s help again this year as […]
LEEP Legends 2019
5th annual LEEP Legends local celebrity charity softball game to benefit Leisure Education for Exceptional People/LEEP! Leisure Education for Exceptional People (LEEP) is excited to host the 5th annual LEEP Legends Weelborg Chevrolet vs. CCF Bank celebrity softball game! LEEP has also teamed up with the Mankato MoonDogs, Minnesota 93 and Hot 96.7 to host what is sure to be a fun family-friendly event. Funds raised will enable LEEP to continue to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Greater Mankato Area and beyond by providing inclusive recreation, sporting, and healthy living opportunities. Gates will open at 5:30 […]
Twin Cities Summer Jam – Brought to you by Weelborg Chevrolet (in Historic New Ulm)
Brought to you by Weelborg Chevrolet Radio Mankato is proud to bring you Twin Cities Summer Jam with Weelborg Chevrolet. Visit their site today! -> mykwchevrolet.com Kwik Trip is the official Twin Cities Summer Jam gas stop! Download their app today! Twin Cities Summer Jam presented by Mystic Lake, announced the major artists playing the first-year music festival at Canterbury Park July 18-20, 2019! The 3-day music festival is the only one in the Twin Cities and the upper Midwest that combines music formats – rock, pop, and country – every night. Summer Jam will kick off with […]
Radio Mankato Super Scratch-Off!
We have 2 wonderful partners for the events including Home Run Realty, and Cricket Wireless! Be sure to check out the back of your scratch card to find out more about these great partners and enjoy some special offers they have exclusively for participants in our events. Be sure to come out to each event (promoted across the stations of Radio Radio Mankato) and collect your scratch-off cards. Remember to ONLY SCRATCH ONE SPACE on each card! Save up your points and redeem them for amazing summer fun destinations locally and across the region. Points can be redeemed at Radio Mankato at 59346 […]
KIP MOORE
Kip Moore is coming to Mankato, MN at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater on Thursday, July 25th, 2019. Tickets start at $29.50 and go on sale Friday, April 19th at 10 AM. Kip Moore Kip Moore often lies awake in bed at night. Melodies and lyrics swirl through his head. Sometimes they’ll dissipate as seamlessly as they first arrived. Other times, the singer-songwriter can do nothing but begin singing them aloud. It frees his ever-churning mind. It allows him to continually discover his own voice. It grounds him. Most importantly, for a man prone to bouts of self-doubt, it reassures Moore that […]
RibFest 2019
The Vetter Stone Amphitheater is pleased to announce the headliners for the 22nd Annual RIBFEST, coming to Mankato August 1-4. Hitting the stage on Thursday are classic rock heavy hitters 38 SPECIAL. Friday night will feature country music icon DWIGHT YOAKAM. And rounding out the 2019 list of headline entertainment is VINCE NEIL, the legendary voice of Motley Crue. Additional acts, times, and Ribbers will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets ON SALE NOW! Click HERE
Alive After 5
Sponsored by August Schell Brewing Company Alive After 5 is a free summer concert series held on Thursday nights from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in August. This fun after-hours event hosted by the City Center Partnership is a social gathering for co-workers, friends, and family to enjoy live music, vendor market, food and beverages in a relaxed outdoor setting. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a fun evening out in City Center Mankato! **Rain Plan takes place at Red Rocks right down the street** Line-Up August 8: Michael Shynes August 15: High & Mighty August 22: Old Salt Union August 29: […]
Rockin’ On the Hill 2019
Rockin' on the Hill is an outdoor music festival that features great live music, food trucks, spirits, pull-tabs, traveling boutiques and more! August 9th, 2019 on Good Counsel Hill, 145 Good Counsel Drive. Time Machine will be joining us at Rockin’ on the Hill this year! They will kick off the evening with their Whisky River set (classic and current country) and their Rock City set (‘70’s arena rock) These songs are all recognizable are meant to get the toes tapping and the feet dancing! They take the stage at 5:30 pm. This year Pop ROCKS is back by popular demand! […]
61st Annual Y’s Club Corn Roast
Featuring Anderson Corn Monday, August 12, 2019 West High School 4:30-7:00 p.m. Adults: $8.00 Children $4.00 (12 & under) HELP SUPPORT QUALITY YOUTH PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY. This event is brought to you by the Mankato Y’s Club along with Hot 96.7, Minnesota 93, and KTOE. How can YOU help? Purchase tickets for you and your employees Send a check payable to the Mankato Y’s Club Give tickets to employees, family, and friends Come and enjoy food, music, and fun! There is no obligation for your organization to participate in this event. If you have no use for these tickets, […]
2nd Annual Kid’s Health & Fitness Expo
The 2nd Annual Kid's Health & Fitness Expo has been rescheduled for August 17th! The 2nd Annual Kid’s Health & Fitness Expo will be held on Saturday, August 17th 9am-noon at Trail Creek Park (2124 Augusta Drive, Mankato). This is a FREE vendor fair with local businesses and organizations offering services and products to promote healthy, active kid’s & families! Each business will have a demonstration, game or activity, or healthy samples! This is a great opportunity for kid’s and their families to learn about the different youth sports programs, healthy food options, and kid’s organizations that Mankato has to offer. […]
Hairball 2019
The Vetter Stone Amphitheater is proud to welcome back the always bombastic, never boring HAIRBALL to Mankato on Friday, August 23! General admission tickets are $20.00 in advance, $25.00 day of show. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 8 at 10 AM, and can be purchased at the Verizon Center ticket office, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won't soon forget. A band puts on a concert-Hairball puts on an event! The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming, avid fans...to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction! […]
Target Overnight
Welcome new, and returning students! Another school year ready to go! Maybe you need to pick up a few things before it officially starts. Well Friday night, Target is all yours! It’s Target Overnight you and other college students get some great deals and items you need before classes officially start. You can drive yourself, or take the bus leaving from CSU on MSU Campus or Stadium Heights between 10:15 pm and 11:00 pm. Get to Target and get those last-minute deals! Friday, August 23 10 pm - 1 am at Target in Mankato Hot 96.7 will be on hand playing […]
Chalk Fest
FREE Sidewalk/Pedestrian Safety event featuring 3D chalk artists, FREE face painting and balloon twisters, FREE sidewalk safety and accessibility challenges, FREE ACCESSIBLE community mandala Consolidated Communications Parking Lot Downtown Mankato Across from the Post Office 10 am - 5 pm FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Wheelchair Accessibility Course Food, Fun, Music Watch Professional 3D Chalk Artists at Work Featuring Shawn McCann Pedestrian Safety Course for Young and Old Free Face Painting and Balloon Twisters Accessible Community Mandala Bentley McGowan Pizza Wagon Smiles Center for Independent Living 709 S Front Street, Mankato, MN 56001 [email protected]
BUDDY GUY AND KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND
Buddy Guy and Kenny Wayne Shepherd band are coming to Mankato, MN at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Tickets start at $45.00 and go on sale Friday, May 17th at 10 AM. Buddy Guy The title of Buddy Guy's latest album says it all: The Blues Is Alive and Well. The legendary blues artist's eighteenth solo LP and follow-up to 2015's Born to Play Guitar showcase his raw and unadulterated sound, its fifteen tracks a true pleasure for aficionados and genre newcomers alike. "I got children and grandchildren who didn't know who I was, but nowadays we […]
Mankato Pridefest 2019
18th annual MANKATO PRIDEFEST! UNITE! This year we are commemorating the life of SCMN Pride's Executive Director, Jessica Flatequal, who passed away earlier this year. As you can see from the design, we are using her iconic bow tie and UNITE is in her handwriting. Jessica would want the community to unite and carry on with LGBT+ advocacy and continue to make Mankato a place that is safe and welcoming for LGBT+ people. Parade and exhibitor registration is now open at http://www.scmnpride.org/#!festival/p8zes! SCHEDULE: FRIDAY NIGHT Queeraoke! - 8:00 pm Loose Moose, 119 S. Front St. FREE admission Youth can attend up […]
Walk to End Alzheimers
General Information Where do the funds go? All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer's further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer's Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Do I have to register in order to Walk? Yes, we want to know you’re walking with us and need every walker to sign a standard waiver through their official registration. There is no registration fee for Walk. However, we ask every walker to make a personal donation and commit to raising funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Do […]
2019 KTOE TWINS BUS TRIP!
Go to a Twins game the easy way this year – RIDE THE BUS. Brought to you by KTOE, with help from Happy Chef, we will host round bus trips to the MINNESOTA TWINS games. The coach bus ride includes – air-conditioned comfort, snacks, and beverages on the bus, hosted by Radio Mankato Air personalities. The bus pulls right up to the entrance of the Target Center – no parking hassles or fees – just walk into great seats, hand selected for the KTOE BUS GROUPS Then, after the game, you go back on the bus with no worries. The bus will depart from the Target Center and will bring you back to the Happy Chef parking […]
Connections Crawl
It’s an after-hours event of shopping, food, and beverage sampling and silent auction baskets. It all starts at The Hubbard Building, in the heart of Old Town, at 424 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato. Funds raised at the crawl will empower Connections Ministry to take the next big step toward operating our shelter year-round in one location. Following Jesus’ example of loving our neighbors, Connections Ministry increases guests’ stability through shelter, community building, and resource connection.
Dig It.
Join us for our second annual earth-moving event that puts YOU in the driver's seat! Come move, haul, lift, and explore construction equipment, with the help of expert operators. This family fun day will showcase mobile and stationary heavy construction equipment, demonstrations, and a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. Come see our dozers, excavators, drones, a Trade Alley, Kids Zone, and more! Together we'll move, haul, lift, and explore construction equipment, with the help of expert operators. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota.
Recharge Mankato
The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF), in collaboration with the Olseth Family Foundation; Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU) and South Central College (SCC) is proud to announce the second annual Recharge Mankato. The event, which will include free test drives of the latest electric vehicles and open to the public, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 in the Myers Field House on the MNSU campus. Last year, the inaugural event brought community leaders together to highlight the importance of electrifying the region’s transportation, and over 160 individuals had the opportunity to drive or ride in […]
Moonfest 2019
This is an all genre's music festival held in Kasota, Minnesota. Hosting a wide variety of music, food, and activities. MoonFest has something to make anyone have fun! There will be a classic car show where you can see all your favorite old school cars. In addition this year we are introducing "The Land of the Giants" a game center with mega-sized games! This year Modest Music will also be holding a charity raffle. 100% of the money received will be donated to the Mankato areas REACH youth drop center and the Boy Scouts of America. Any child under the age […]
Tuesday on Tap 2019
Join us once again as Minnesota 93 and Mankato Brewery bring back Tuesday on Tap during the month of October to celebrate Country Music Month. This is a free music series which has a full band lineup for each of the 5 Tuesdays in October! Each week we will be pouring specialty one time Nano Brews created and named by the Minnesota 93 on air talent each night and you will have a chance to try them all and cast your vote for your favorite by how fast they sell out! We will have a food truck on site each night […]
Deep Valley Book Festival
Jacqueline West Jacqueline is the author of the NYT-bestselling series The Books of Elsewhere, the middle-grade fantasy The Collectors, and the middle-grade mystery Digging Up Danger, as well as the YA novels Dreamers Often Lie and Last Things. Her debut, The Shadows (The Books of Elsewhere, Volume One), garnered multiple starred reviews, was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start and a Junior Library Guild Selection, and received the 2010 CYBILS Award for fantasy/science fiction. An award-winning poet and occasional actress, Jacqueline lives with her family in Red Wing, Minnesota. Derek Anderson Derek is the New York Times bestselling artist behind more than twenty-five books for children. He is the award-winning illustrator of Little […]
Northern Frights
New scares and characters every year! Come see what we've created! Northern Frights is Southern Minnesota's Largest Haunted Attraction. Join us for our 4th year at the Blue Earth County Fairgrounds in Garden city, Fridays and Saturdays in October 2019. 6 Attractions 1 Price! Unlimited Wristbands General Admission $22 Fast Pass $32 Come Early & Stay All Night! CASH ONLY (Zombie Paintball not included in wristband) 5 Attractions! Legends, Killer Clowns 3D, Phobias, Bloody Backwoods, Gauntlet, and Terror Tunnel. Tons of Scares, Zombie Paintball, Refreshments, Music and More. Bring your friends and family for an entire night of fun! Cash […]
Mankato River Ramble 2019
Join us on Sunday, October 6 and savor some of Minnesota’s best cycling. Explore the autumnal beauty of the Minnesota River Valley at the 9th Annual Mankato River Ramble. The landscape will be dressed in peak fall colors. Try one of four scenic tours ranging from 12 to 58 miles. You’ll pass charming waterfalls, epic river valleys and bountiful farmland at the easy pace of a bicycle. Don’t miss the award-winning pie, world-renown raspberry bars, invigorating fresh fruit, and all of the other treats, attractions, and amenities while on the River Ramble. Plus, all of this great entertainment is family-friendly — […]
Mark Patrick Seminars
Mark Patrick Hypnosis is coming to Mankato on October 7th for one day only! 5:30 PM For the Weight Loss Seminar. 8:00 PM For the Quit Smoking Seminar. Lose weight or stop smoking now through hypnosis. Join the over half a million people who have stopped smoking and lost weight the Mark Patrick way. That's right. Join America's best-known hypnotist Mark Patrick. Weight loss hypnosis seminar is Monday, October 7th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Stop smoking hypnosis seminar is from 8-10 pm. Both are at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 901 Raintree Road. Registration starts 30 minutes prior to sessions. Seating […]
Shades of Ireland Tour
Click Here for FREE TRAVEL SHOW information. KTOE and Collette's tours are working together to bring you a fantastic trip! Guided by Dan McCargar and his wife Anne! It should be a fabulous trip with so much to do! Collette’s tours open the door to a world of amazing destinations. Marvel at must-see sights, sample regional cuisine, stay in centrally located hotels and connect with new and captivating cultures. These itineraries offer an inspiring and easy way to experience the world, where an expert guide takes care of all the details. Click here for more information! Collette Gives You […]
CODY JOHNSON
Cody Johnson is coming to Mankato, MN at the Mankato Civic Center on Thursday, October 10th, 2019 along with newly added special guests, Clare Dunn, and Jobe Fortner. Tickets start at $30.00 and go on sale now. Cody Johnson, It’s Cody Johnson’s time. After landing two releases in the Top 10 of Billboard’s country albums chart on his own CoJo label and selling 74,000 tickets for a single show, to earn recognition as the only unsigned artist in history to sell out NRG Stadium at Rodeo Houston, one of Texas’ most-sought-after talents finally agreed to sign with a major label. Warner […]
Tuesday on Tap 2019
Join us once again as Minnesota 93 and Mankato Brewery bring back Tuesday on Tap during the month of October to celebrate Country Music Month. This is a free music series which has a full band lineup for each of the 5 Tuesdays in October! Each week we will be pouring specialty one time Nano Brews created and named by the Minnesota 93 on air talent each night and you will have a chance to try them all and cast your vote for your favorite by how fast they sell out! We will have a food truck on site each night […]
Mankato Marathon 2019
The Mankato Marathon is the Midwest’s boldest race, showcasing a dynamic course and determined runners. This exceptional course features a vast countryside run at the beginning and culminates in the beautiful, yet challenging Minnesota River Valley with Cheer Zones to help you stay motivated. There’s a race for every runner—a full marathon, relay, half, 10K, 5K, KidsK, Toddler Trot, and Diaper Dash. A host of accompanying weekend activities abounds for the whole family. The Mankato Marathon is a USATF certified course, making it a Boston Marathon qualifier. Be bold. Register for this exceptional race on October 18-19, 2019. Mankato Marathon was named the […]
Free Travel Show
@ 5:15 pm October 23rd @ 5:15 pm November 6th We're going to Tuscany in April with Lisa Kaye! We want you to come along! This Collette Vacation takes you to Montecatini Terme, Florence, Lucca, Gothic Line, Pisa, Cooking Class, Siena, Choice on Tour, Winery Tour, Cheese Farms and more! You'll see it ALL! Includes hotels and meals. Even if you're curious, to know more, come to a FREE travel show at Happy Chef, Wednesday, October 23rd at 5:15 pm or Wednesday, November 6th at 5:15 pm. We ask that you call and let us know you're coming so we know […]
St. Peter Fun Run
Saturday, October 26th, 2019 - St. Peter, MN The St. Peter Area Chamber of Commerce & Pulse Fitness presents the 16th Annual St. Peter Halloween 5K Fun Run/Walk... Join us for Southern Minnesota's Largest and Fastest Parade of Costumes! Show off your best costume and participate in this Chip Timed, Fun 5K as an individual or team. The Lil' Monster Dash also returns this year for the younger monsters among us. This is a day for the whole family! Entertainment, Music, Prizes, Awards... Register Now! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - […]
Mankato Bridal Show
Brides & Grooms register day of show at the Mankato Civic Center. The first 300 attendees will receive a FREE SWAG BAG! Features Include 50+ Vendor Booths The best wedding professionals in Southern Minnesota! live music Live music throughout the whole event from Jeremy Poland and Lantz Dale! hor d'euvres Classic wedding hor d'oeuvres served from 10 am - 11 am! Courtesy of Najwa's Catering, exclusive caterer of the Mankato Civic Center. free mimosa's 1 FREE mimosa for the brides & grooms that register! Courtesy of the Verizon Center. trend zones Check out what's trending NOW with our trend zones for […]
Scheels Ladies Night
Join us for an exclusive after-hours fashion event! Enjoy the latest fashion, hors d'oeuvres, and so much more! Register to win great prizes from some of the best brands in fashion! Tickets are limited and available online only. We can't wait to see you all on November 3rd! SCHEELS Ladies Night Join us after hours for this exclusive event! Enjoy fun, fashion,hors d'oeuvres, and more! Register to win great prizes from vendors, including The North Face, Sorel, prAna, Dansko, Kuhl, Born, Columbia, and Qalo! Limited to 300 guests and all ticket sale proceeds will be donated to The YWCA Mankato […]
Whose Line is it Mankato
What happens when you combine laughter with life-changing missions? You get The Theater of Public Policy, a group of performers who have a background in mission-driven nonprofit work and also have a love (a knack even!) for improv comedy. Established in 2011, the group has performed more than 300 shows, toured the nation, hosted candidate debate forums, and more. Now they are putting their talents to work for another mission-driven organization, MRCI. Just like MRCI’s person-centered programming, no two performances by The Theater of Public Policy are the same. The results, though, are: smiles all around. Whose Line Is It Mankato? […]
Trampled by Turtles
Jade Presents and the Mankato Civic Center are pleased to welcome the long-awaited return of TRAMPLED BY TURTLES to the arena on Saturday, November 16, 2019. General admission floor tickets are $39.00 and reserved riser seats are $29.00, and go on sale Friday, July 26 at 12:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the Mankato Civic Center box office, and online at Ticketmaster.com. Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising […]
Maren Morris
Morris is currently on the first leg of her GIRL: The World Tour this spring. The Tennessean praises her live show as “ a pocket-sized arena spectacle,” while CMT furthers that her performances are “a night of true joy, sass, harmony and all the female empowerment you could ever want. GIRL, out now via Columbia Nashville, has shattered the record for the largest ever debut streaming week for a country album by a woman. The album debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200, #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and continues to receive rave reviews. The album also features […]
Brian Regan
Brian Regan is coming to Mankato, MN at the Mankato Civic Center on Sunday, November 17th, 2019. Tickets start at $29.50 and go on-sale Friday, April 5th at 10AM. Brian Regan Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non- stop theater tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each […]
Aaron Lewis
Aaron Lewis is coming to Mankato, MN at the Mankato Civic Center’s Grand Hall on Friday, February 7th, 2020. Tickets start at $39.50 and go on-sale Friday, October 25th at 10 AM. Aaron Lewis Known for his outspokenness, impassioned live show, and Outlaw Country tunes, Aaron Lewis is back with a new album, the Buddy Cannon-produced STATE I’M IN. Lewis wrote six of the 10 tracks, which also features cuts by acclaimed songwriters Dan Tyminski and the late Keith Whitley, among others. STATE I’M IN is the follow-up to SINNER, which went No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums, Top 200 […]
Super Smash Bros – eTournament
Mountain Dew Amp Game Fuel and Bethany’s eSports Team will be taking over Buffalo Wild Wings on Tuesday, February 25th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to come and play Smash Brothers and put your skills to the test against the Bethany eSports team for your chance to win a $1,000 scholarship! Players get Free Mt Dew AMP Game Fuel. Everyone can register to win a Nintendo Switch from Best Buy. Your chance to make the team is Tuesday, February 25th from 4-8 at Buffalo Wild Wings. Brought to you by Radio Mankato and Mountain Dew Amp Game Fuel.
Brett Young
Due to ticket demand, the BRETT YOUNG concert on Friday, February 28th will be moving from the Grand Hall to the MANKATO CIVIC CENTER ARENA. Ticketmaster will contact current tickets holders for a seat exchange. Tickets for Brett Young’s “The Chapters Tour” with special guest Matt Ferranti, and can be purchased at the Mankato Civic Center Ticket Office and online at www.TicketMaster.com. For questions and more information, visit www.MankatoCivicCenter.com. Brett Young just announced his headline tour for 2020 and brought THE CHAPTERS TOUR to the Mankato Civic Center on Friday, February 28th at 8:00 PM. Tickets start at $35.00 plus applicable […]
Kenny Chesney Chillaxification Tour 2020 to be rescheduled.
These are uncertain times, and Kenny Chesney feels the unrest. With his band and crews deep in rehearsals for the 2020 Chillaxification Tour, he found himself looking at people who’ve been part of his road family for decades – and he knew he had to do something. It wasn’t an easy decision, but when you’re invested in the musicians, the techs, the drivers and especially the fans, it comes down to one thing. “You can’t take risks without really understanding the consequences,” explains the man hailed as “The King of the Road” by the Wall Street Journal. “In times of uncertainty, […]
Mankato Bridal Show 2021
The Mankato Bridal Show is slated for Sunday, March 21, 2021. 11 am - 2 pm at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center Grand Hall. The first 150 attendees will receive a FREE SWAG BAG! Learn this year's latest styles and trends to inspire your wedding all in one place while getting to know Southern Minnesota's wedding industry leaders. They'll be sure to make your wedding sparkle! LEARN MORE and HOW YOU CAN ATTEND BY CLICKING HERE. 2021
MDH Gives New Guidance On School Sports
State health officials have issued new COVID-19 guidelines saying student-athletes in outdoors sports can play without being masked. This comes after the group Let Them Play Minnesota filed a lawsuit pushing for mask-less play. However, the Minnesota Department of Health still wants youth to be masked when not actively playing. Officials also recommend that, in lieu of the change, all middle and high school students get a COVID test every two weeks.
TC Summer Jam
... Twin Cities Summer Jam was founded in 2018 as the first multi-day, multi-genre music festival in the Twin Cities, MN metro area. The goal of TC Summer Jam is to bring the best musical acts possible to an outdoor festival setting, so fans can come together for an unforgettable experience. More than 35,000 people attended the festival in its inaugural year. The lineup included Aerosmith, Tim McGraw, Pitbull, Rascal Flatts, Reo Speedwagon, and more. Like everyone’s personal playlist, ours is on shuffle. A little country here, a splash of pop there, some rock to switch things up…playlists change depending […]
Winstock Festival
For Immediate Release March 24, 2021 WINSTOCK 2021 IS MOVING TO AUGUST 20 AND 21, 2021 Winsted, MN – The Winstock goal every year is to present the most entertaining, fun and safe event we possibly can, and this year is absolutely no different! By moving this year’s festival to August 20 and 21, Winstock gains over two months to allow for a healthier Minnesota. Winstock committee chairman Dave Danielson says, “We are focused on having Winstock in 2021, and by gaining over two months, we can work towards a safer event for guests, artists, volunteers and our community. COVID has […]
Tuesday on Tap
The Tuesday line-ups! October 4 Band: Good Time Gals Food: Pizzeria 201 Nano-Brew: Teri T “Spell on You Brew” (nano with Kato Lager with blackberry lemonade) October 11 - Band: Crista Food: S&B BBQ Nano-Brew: Sully's “Amarillo by Morning” (nano with Mad Butcher with amarillo hops) October 18 Band: Jeremy Poland and Lantz Dale Food: S&B BBQ Nano-Brew: “Darryl & Darrel The Rootbeer Barrel” (nano with Oktoberfest with Sarsparilla root beer) October 25 Band: The Wildflowers Food: The Pelican of North Mankato Nano-Brew: Lisa Kaye & Crew “Honey, Not Tonight” (nano with Kato Lager with honey, raspberry & apple )
Twins Winter Caravan
The 61st edition of the Twins Winter Caravan, presented by Case IH, is scheduled for January 24-31 and features Twins players, coaches, alumni, and broadcasters traveling to 12 communities in Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Iowa. Each day of their respective tours will include a community enrichment activity, along with traditional “Hot Stove” programming (including question-and-answer, autograph, and meet-and-greet sessions) in partnership with the Treasure Island Baseball Network. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 in Mankato, Minnesota at The Kato Ballroom for a Hot Stove event in partnership with KTOE. The attendees are 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Tony Oliva and […]