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25Events this week
3Free things to do
71New spots
91New stories

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This week in Mankato

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 25 events, day by day →

Museum Meet-Ups

Friday 9am · Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Tyler Herwig

Friday 6pm · Wow! Zone

Riftbound Friday Night Nexus

Friday 6pm · Atlantis Hobby

54th Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi

Friday 7pm · Land of Memories Park

Saturday Stride & Stroll

Saturday 8:15am · River Valley Running · Free

New in Mankato

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Mankato Golf Club

Entertainment

Swing, Swim, Dine: Whether you're eyeing membership or tagging along with a buddy, Mankato Golf Club is a family-oriented private club with a premier course, solid practice facility, junior golf and leagues, PGA instruction, a full-size pool, and clubhouse dining that beats your Tuesday leftovers.

mankatogolfclub.com

Blue Bricks

Nightlife

Pizza and pub grub fix: Blue Bricks brings the weeknight win with specialty pizzas, burgers, and other American favorites from an updated menu, served in that relaxed, familiar vibe locals love.

bluebricksmankato.com

Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar

Restaurants

Cozy classics and martinis: Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar is a cozy, down-to-earth spot for classic American comfort and a lineup of martinis.

pappageorge.net

Mankato’s best businesses

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Most read in Mankato

The five stories Mankato readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Mankato Public Safety reports significant increase in DWI arrests

    Mankato Department of Public Safety has reported a significant increase in DWI arrests in the first six months of 2026, excluding February, with 191 arrests in 2026 compared to 136 in 2025.

    Full story at keyc.com

  2. Little Green Wagon Open for the Fall Season

    Little Green Wagon, a pumpkin patch near Mankato, Minnesota, has officially opened its doors for the fall season.

    Full story at keyc.com

  3. 24 Hour pumpkin stands reopen on the roadside

    Hey By George! is reopening its 24 hour pumpkin road stands for the fall season.

    Full story at keyc.com

  4. Isolated t-storms possible tonight, heavy rain threat possible Sunday, Monday

    Two cold fronts are set to impact the area between tonight and early next week, bringing isolated thunderstorms and threats of heavy rain possible between Sunday and Monday.

    Full story at keyc.com

  5. Mankato Public Safety Warns of ‘Dangerous’ Incidents Involving Replica Firearms

    Mankato Public Safety has issued a warning about a trend in which replica firearms are being used in public.

    Full story at keyc.com

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