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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
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SUMMARY:Anthony Ford Pond Hockey Classic
DESCRIPTION:In the State of Hockey\, there is no better experience than outdoor hockey on a frozen lake in Minnesota. The Anthony Ford Pond Hockey Classic is a tradition that will create memories of a lifetime\, so make it a great addition to your hockey schedule this season. \nJanuary 30-February 1\, 2026
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/anthony-ford-pond-hockey-classic-3/
LOCATION:Spring Lake Park\, 650 Webster Ave\, North Mankato\, MN\, 56003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports & Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
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SUMMARY:Climb 2 Feed Kids: Climb & Slide
DESCRIPTION:Climb 2 Feed Kids (C2FK) is a team relay-style climb & slide race hosted on the tubing hill at Mount Kato. To participate in the climb\, teams of 5-10 members commit to a fundraising goal of $1\,500 with a minimum of $1\,000 to compete. All funds raised support FOCP’s mission to solve youth hunger. \nOn the day of\, each team completes 10 rounds of summits & plummets. In other words\, they climb 500 feet up the tubing hill\, grab a tube & slide down to the bottom as their next team member starts their ascent! You heard right\, no more running your tube back!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/climb-2-feed-kids-climb-slide/
LOCATION:Mount Kato\, 20461 State Hwy 66\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Activities,Non-Profit,Sports & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Feeding Our Communities Partners":MAILTO:focp.admin@feedingandfueling.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260204T194123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194123Z
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SUMMARY:WALK WITH EASE
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, Wednesdays & Fridays Feb.2 – Mar.13 11:30 am – 12:30 pm \nWant to reduce pain\, improve your health and be more active? Join Walk with Ease\, a free program from the Arthritis Foundation proven to reduce pain while improving your overall health. This 6-week walking program provides education\, motivation and tips to safely make walking part of your everyday life. \nFree and open to the public. Sign up at 507-387-1666.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/walk-with-ease/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260204T200308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T200308Z
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SUMMARY:Military Monday
DESCRIPTION:Former and Current Military Members join FXB Mankato the first Monday of every month for a Free Kickboxing Class at 5:15pm.\n1170 South Riverfront Drive\nMankato\, MN 56001
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/military-monday/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:FXB Mankato\, 1170 South Riverfront Drive\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports & Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="FXB Mankato":MAILTO:jeremy@fxbmankato.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260204T194247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194247Z
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SUMMARY:CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
DESCRIPTION:VINE is supporting a growing number of caregivers. Since all groups are limited to 10 participants\, we invite you to select one support group each month. Pre-registration is required. Call (507) 387-1666 or email vine@vinevolunteers.org. If you can’t attend a support group for which you’ve registered\, please call to cancel as no-shows prevent other caregivers from getting the support they need. Should you need more support in a given month\, we encourage you to request Caregiver Consulting. Thank you. \nMankato Support Groups \nVINE Adult Community Center \n1st Tuesday of the month Feb. 3\, 10 – 11 am \n2nd Wednesday of the month Feb. 11\, 1 – 2:30 pm \n3rd Wednesday of the month Feb. 18\, 5:15 – 6:30 pm \n3rd Thursday of the month Feb. 19\, 3 – 4 pm \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/caregiver-support-groups-3/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T190000
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CREATED:20260204T195113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T195113Z
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SUMMARY:Steak and Shrimp Fry
DESCRIPTION:Don’t make dinner and have the St Peter American Legion Family do it for you!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/steak-and-shrimp-fry-4/
LOCATION:St Peter American Legion\, 229 W Nassau\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T190000
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SUMMARY:Steak and Shrimp Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the St Peter American Legion for a delicious steak or shrimp dinner.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/steak-and-shrimp-dinner/
LOCATION:St Peter American Legion\, 229 W Nassau\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T183000
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SUMMARY:WALK WITH A DOC
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Feb.10th 5:30 – 6:30 pm Free & open to the public \nTake a walk with a Mayo Clinic doctor on the 2nd Tuesday of the month on our indoor walking track. \nFree and open to the public. Sign up at 507-387-1666.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/walk-with-a-doc-2/
LOCATION:VINE Adult Community Center\, 421 E. Hickory St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T173000
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CREATED:20260204T192808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T192808Z
UID:10001426-1770910200-1770917400@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate a new chapter at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center!\nWe’re excited to welcome the community on 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟮 for an 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟯:𝟯𝟬–𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠\, featuring a 𝗥𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 with Greater Mankato Growth. Enjoy refreshments\, tour our newly renovated campus\, and meet the Laurels Peak leadership team and Monarch corporate leaders. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/laurels-peak-rehabilitation-center-open-house/
LOCATION:Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center\, 700 James Ave\, MANKATO\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260205T214349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T214349Z
UID:10001440-1771003800-1771016400@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Party – Shrimpin’
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an authentic Cajun shrimp boil or chicken dinner\, then enjoy music and dance to the Dan Duffy Orchestra. French Quarter Casino\, Silent Auction\, Cash Bar – All to Support Good Counsel Learning Center  5:30-9:00pm  Tickets at https://gclearningcenter.networkforgood.com/events/91598-shrimpin-mardi-gras-style-2026
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mardi-gras-party-shrimpin/
LOCATION:Kato Ballroom\, 200 Chestnut St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260204T194952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194952Z
UID:10001412-1771063200-1771084800@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Family Day at the History Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family fun at the Blue Earth County History Center! Each month\, enjoy free kids admission with paid adult/seniors admission\, a scavenger hunt\, crafts\, and a hands-on history workshop for all ages! \nThis month\, Indigenous Learning Resource Boxes – At MSU\, Mankato\, future elementary educators are developing a series of Indigenous Learning Resource Boxes to support teaching and learning about the cultures of the Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains. Each box is designed for children ages 6 to 12 years old and focuses on a theme such as: Woodland Creatures\, Quilt Making\, and Maps. \nAdmission is $10/adults\, $8/seniors\, free for kids under 18 (with paid adult)\, and for BECHS Members.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/family-day-at-the-history-center-9/
LOCATION:Blue Earth County Historical Society\, 424 Warren St\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Community Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Earth County Historical Soceity":MAILTO:museum@blueearthcountyhistory.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260204T195036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T195036Z
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SUMMARY:Omelet Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the St Peter American Legion for a made-to-order omelet breakfast\, biscuits gravy and more.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/omelet-breakfast-3/
LOCATION:St Peter American Legion\, 229 W Nassau\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260217T194200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T194238Z
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SUMMARY:Bretz RV & Marine Hiring Event and Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Bretz RV & Marine is excited to be in Mankato and we are hosting a community-oriented hiring event to meet our future team members. This is a career fair-style meet-and-greet where you can stop by\, ask questions\, learn about our upcoming presence in the area\, and connect with members of our leadership team. We will have snacks and drinks\, swag\, and informational materials available\, and our team from Operations\, Sales Management\, and HR/Recruitment will be on-site to share details about current openings and next steps. Feel free to bring a friend\, forward this invite\, and say hello. We are actively hiring for Sales\, Parts/Store\, Front Desk/Reception\, Technician\, and support roles\, such as lot attendants and porters.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/bretz-rv-marine-hiring-event-and-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott\, 901 Raintree Rd.\, Mankato\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bretz RV &amp%3B Marine":MAILTO:recruitment@bretzrv.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260217T194315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T194315Z
UID:10003277-1771581600-1771599600@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Bretz RV & Marine Hiring Event and Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Bretz RV & Marine is excited to be in Mankato and we are hosting a community-oriented hiring event to meet our future team members. This is a career fair-style meet-and-greet where you can stop by\, ask questions\, learn about our upcoming presence in the area\, and connect with members of our leadership team. We will have snacks and drinks\, swag\, and informational materials available\, and our team from Operations\, Sales Management\, and HR/Recruitment will be on-site to share details about current openings and next steps. Feel free to bring a friend\, forward this invite\, and say hello. We are actively hiring for Sales\, Parts/Store\, Front Desk/Reception\, Technician\, and support roles\, such as lot attendants and porters.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/bretz-rv-marine-hiring-event-and-meet-greet-2/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott\, 901 Raintree Rd.\, Mankato\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bretz RV &amp%3B Marine":MAILTO:recruitment@bretzrv.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260310T205418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T205418Z
UID:10003300-1771603200-1771606800@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:In Focus: an Evening of Learning about Twin Spirit and MMIW/R Voices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of learning about and celebrating the Two Spirit Community\, featuring the Twin Cities 2025 BIPOC Leader of the Year\, Arnold J. Dahl-Wooley.\nArnold J. Dahl-Wooley is a trailblazer and advocate for Two Spirit and LGBTQ persons\, deeply rooted in Native American culture and history. In 2013\, Arnold and his husband made history as the first same-sex couple whose marriage was officially sanctioned by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe\, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for equality. With over 20 years of experience as a recognized national public speaker\, Arnold has become a passionate voice for visibility\, understanding\, and inclusion within Indigenous communities and beyond.\nArnold’s presentations shine a light on the vital contributions and challenges of Two Spirit and LGBTQ persons within Native American culture. His work explores the sacred roles of Two Spirit individuals before colonization\, the devastating impacts of colonialism on Indigenous identities\, and the journey to reclaim and celebrate Two Spirit roles in contemporary society.\nA significant part of Arnold’s advocacy focuses on outreach for suicide prevention\, anti-bullying\, and cultural inclusion addressing critical issues that disproportionately affect Two Spirit and LGBTQ youth. He also shares deeply personal stories about the realities of bigotry and the resilience needed to overcome it\, offering audiences a heartfelt perspective on the ongoing fight for dignity and respect.\nArnold’s talks are not just educational but also a celebration of identity and community.\nThis event is free and open to all.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/in-focus-an-evening-of-learning-about-twin-spirit-and-mmiw-r-voices/
LOCATION:Carnegie Art Center\, 120 S Broad Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Activities,Non-Profit,Nonprofit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carnegie Art Center":MAILTO:carnegiemankato@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260310T205733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T205733Z
UID:10003295-1771605000-1771614000@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Fish Fry - St Peter American Legion Post 37
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a delicious fish dinner at the St Peter American Legion Post 37.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/fish-fry-st-peter-american-legion-post-37/2026-02-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260310T205443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T205443Z
UID:10003299-1771606800-1771614000@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Carnegie Art Center: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Opening Reception of three new and captivating exhibitions: \n– Two Spirit and MMIW/R Voices | A multi-year\, multi-generational project that celebrates the vision and diversity of 2-Spirit\, Native queer\, gender expansive artists in the Upper Midwest.\n– CAC Emerging Artists Exhibit | Cam Kaleda\, Lauren Gengler\, Samantha Paradise\, Mady Vieths\, and Geoffrey Tollefson\n– Head in the Clouds | Beatrice Winter \nThis event is free and open to all.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/carnegie-art-center-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Carnegie Art Center\, 120 S Broad Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carnegie Art Center":MAILTO:carnegiemankato@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20250916T210517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T210517Z
UID:10001185-1771610400-1771623000@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:MRBA TRIVIA FOR THE TRADES
DESCRIPTION:This is a fundraiser to support schools and students in trades education! The event is for anyone to attend! Your table of 8 is your team for trivia. This is a fun\, casual event with dinner\, drinks\, trivia and some fun games! You don’t want to miss it!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mrba-trivia-for-the-trades/
LOCATION:Country Inn & Suites Conference Center\, 1900 Premier Drive\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260204T194801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194801Z
UID:10001413-1771671600-1771675200@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:BECHS History Book Club – Winter Series Session 2
DESCRIPTION:It Took Courage by Christopher P. Lehman\nJanuary – March 2026\n$50/Series \nLehman uncovers the story of Winston’s first forty-two years and her long struggle to obtain her freedom. She was sold away from her birth family; her husband\, a free man\, died before he could purchase her freedom. She labored in Tennessee\, Louisiana\, Kentucky\, Mississippi\, and Minnesota. For thirty-one years she was enslaved by the family of President Andrew Jackson\, who bought her for his great-niece and paid a cousin of James K. Polk to hold her in trust. Winston’s victory produced a compelling irony: a woman Jackson himself had enslaved defeated a part of his legacy in Minnesota. \nThe survival of the remarkable story of Eliza Winston’s battle for individual freedom is an important contribution to the larger understanding of what slavery meant on this continent and how it affected individual lives—in both North and South. Winston’s experience demonstrates the lengths to which a person would go to escape slavery\, attempting to work both outside and inside the flawed and inequitable laws of the time\, until finally receiving justice. If the traditional accounts relied on stereotypical depictions of Winston as “simple-minded\,” in Lehman’s skillful description\, Winston appears as a capable\, mature woman who understood her life and her values. Eliza Winston herself made the bold decision to leave behind everything she had known for an uncertain but free future. \nBECHS History Book Club Session – It Took Courage \nFebruary 21\, 11 a.m. – Special Guest Speaker Author Christopher P. Lehman \nMarch 21\, 11 a.m. – Book Discussion \nThe quarterly book club goes beyond a classic group book read and discussion. Over three months\, while participants read the book\, additional monthly sessions will include a discussion of the book’s setting and social history\, a special presentation on a related historical topic\, and will conclude with a group book discussion. \nThe BECHS History Book Club is $50\, which includes a paperback copy of the book\, admission to the speaker\, and group book discussion\, refreshments\, and a small gift for completing the activities. ($60 value!) All programs will be held at the History Center or virtually if winter weather is a concern. \nAlready have a copy of the book\, but want to come to the speaker or just the book discussion? Individual programs are $10 each.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/bechs-history-book-club-winter-series-session-2/
LOCATION:Blue Earth County Historical Society\, 424 Warren St\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Community Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Earth County Historical Soceity":MAILTO:museum@blueearthcountyhistory.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T230000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20260205T214723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T214723Z
UID:10001441-1771698600-1771714800@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Dan the Common Man and Meatsauce Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:You’ve listened to them on the radio for years\, now see them live for a special comedy event. Join us for a great night of tomfoolery and skullduggery with KFAN’s own Dan “The Common Man” Cole & Paul “Meatsauce” Lambert.  Doors 6:30\nVIP Meet and Greet 7:00\nShow 7:30 \nGeneral Admittance Tickets $25 \nVIP – front row seating and Meet and Greet $40 \nTickets at katoballroom.com
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/dan-the-common-man-and-meatsauce-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Kato Ballroom\, 200 Chestnut St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103415
CREATED:20251209T150345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T150345Z
UID:10001383-1771758000-1771768800@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:2026 Spring Mankato Bridal Show
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the\n2026 SPRING MANKATO BRIDAL SHOW\nSunday\, February 22\, 2026\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nMayo Clinic Health System Event Center – Grand Hall\n1 Civic Center Plaza – Mankato \nThe Mankato Bridal Show continues to be the LARGEST WEDDING SHOW in Southern Minnesota. Each show brings over 55 talented wedding professionals together to help plan your upcoming wedding!\nFeatures:\nFREE ENTRY FOR ALL\nFREE MIMOSA FOR THE BRIDE/GROOM\nLive Music\nTrend Zones\nHUGE PRIZES!!\nand More \nWatch the details unfold at www.mankatobridalshow.com.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/2026-spring-mankato-bridal-show/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Conventions & Expos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103416
CREATED:20260310T211039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T211039Z
UID:10001445-1771848000-1771851600@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:MN SECURE CHOICE MANDATE: What Minnesota Employers Need to Know in 2026
DESCRIPTION:A must attend\, free virtual session for Minnesota business owners navigating the new state retirement mandate. Hosted by the Financial Advisors of Wealth Management Solutions. \nYou’ll Learn:\n•What it is and who it impacts\n•What’s required\n•What your options are\n•How to choose the right path for your business and employees \nYou must register to receive the link to attend. Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6854ec2f-34fe-4738-876b-3577b20e47e5@7855c2e1-437a-4870-9615-daaacaed4348
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mn-secure-choice-mandate-what-minnesota-employers-need-to-know-in-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Microsoft Teams\, NA\, NA\, Mn\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshops & Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Wealth Management Solutions - Ameriprise Financial":MAILTO:wealth-management-solutions@ampf.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103416
CREATED:20260310T205755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T205755Z
UID:10003294-1772033400-1772038800@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:MAYDAY! Peace Conference — 250 Years of Democracy? Revisiting the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The annual MAYDAY! Peace conference is Wednesday\, February 25\, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Alumni Hall at Gustavus Adolphus College. This year’s conference\, “250 Years of Democracy? Revisiting the Declaration of Independence\, 1776–2026\,” invites the Gustavus community to critically examine how the founding ideals of liberty\, equality\, and self-governance have been interpreted\, contested\, and reimagined over the past two and a half centuries—and what they demand of us today.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/mayday-peace-conference-250-years-of-democracy-revisiting-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Gustavus Adolphus College\, 800 W College Ave.\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gustavus Adolphus College":MAILTO:marketing@gustavus.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103416
CREATED:20260204T192411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T192411Z
UID:10001431-1772179200-1772211600@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Shining the Light
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating Black History Month by hosting Shining the Light. An evening gala on Friday\, February 27\, 2026\, at 12 Civic Center Plaza\, Suite 1700\, from 7 pm – 10 pm. We will have guest speakers. Artists will perform dance routines\, present art\, and the DJ will play jazz and blues in a speakeasy atmosphere. The cost is free from 7-10 pm.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/shining-the-light/2026-02-27/1/
LOCATION:JUX Music Comedy Events\, 12 Civic Center Plaza #1700\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Live Entertainment,Nonprofit
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ORGANIZER;CN="3C Connection Organization":MAILTO:3cconnection.org@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103416
CREATED:20260204T192411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T192411Z
UID:10001432-1772218800-1772229600@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Shining the Light
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating Black History Month by hosting Shining the Light. An evening gala on Friday\, February 27\, 2026\, at 12 Civic Center Plaza\, Suite 1700\, from 7 pm – 10 pm. We will have guest speakers. Artists will perform dance routines\, present art\, and the DJ will play jazz and blues in a speakeasy atmosphere. The cost is free from 7-10 pm.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/shining-the-light/2026-02-27/2/
LOCATION:JUX Music Comedy Events\, 12 Civic Center Plaza #1700\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Live Entertainment,Nonprofit
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ORGANIZER;CN="3C Connection Organization":MAILTO:3cconnection.org@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103416
CREATED:20260205T214906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T214906Z
UID:10001442-1772218800-1772229600@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Line Dancing at Kato Ballroom
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as Mary Zielund teaches everyone how to line dance!! She has been hosting lessons in the Minneapolis Area and is now bringing her expertise to Mankato! \nNo experience needed. Just put on your dancing shoes and come on down to the Kato Ballroom. \nLessons 7-9pm\nOpen Dancing 9-10pm \n$20 cash at the door
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/line-dancing-at-kato-ballroom/
LOCATION:Kato Ballroom\, 200 Chestnut St.\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103416
CREATED:20260204T195022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T195022Z
UID:10001410-1772218800-1772235000@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Shining the Light
DESCRIPTION:An evening dedicated to honoring resilience\, leadership\, and achievement within Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color communities.\nFeaturing guest speakers\, artistic performances\, and meaningful dialogue on diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. ALL ARE WELCOME! \n📅 Feb 27\, 7-11:30pm \nJD’s Hideaway\, 12 Civic Center Plaza\, Suite 1700\, Mankato \n🎟 $5 \n#DEI #CommunityLeadership #BIPOCExcellence
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/shining-the-light-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Live Entertainment,Non-Profit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103416
CREATED:20250922T160431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T160431Z
UID:10001188-1772269200-1772283600@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Baby & Kids Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 17th annual Baby & Kids Expo! A FUN event for the entire family! \nFREE ADMISSION! \nEnjoy a fun\, family day out during the doldrums of winter! Visit with many exhibitors and learn more from our health providers\, local businesses and organizations\, and enjoy activities for everyone! \nMake sure to visit our Event Sponsor: Mankato Clinic for one of their great children’s activities. Check out the Kids Zone featuring a number of activities! \n​​Grab the kids and neighbors and join us at this FREE event!
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/baby-kids-expo/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Events &amp%3B Expos":MAILTO:info@eventsandexpos.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103416
CREATED:20260310T210333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T210333Z
UID:10003279-1772272800-1772272800@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Maple Pancake Brunch and Learn at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Maple Pancake Brunch at the Arboretum\, Saturday\, February 28th\, 10:00am\, Gustavus Arboretum Lind Interpretive Center \nEnjoy a full pancake brunch buffet\, then learn how to make maple syrup in your own backyard. Space is limited. Reservations required. Reserve your space before Feb 26th at: gustavus.edu/arb (scroll down near bottom). Free-will donations appreciated (sugg. $10/person). Menu will include: Pancakes\, eggs\, bacon\, syrup\, fruit\, juice\, etc. For more information\, contact: arboretum@gustavus.edu
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/maple-pancake-brunch-and-learn-at-the-arboretum/
LOCATION:Gustavus Arboretum\, 800 W. College Ave.\, St. Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit,Seasonal - Holiday,Workshops & Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gustavus Arboretum":MAILTO:arboretum@gustavus.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T103416
CREATED:20260204T194713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194713Z
UID:10001414-1772276400-1772280000@greatermankato.com
SUMMARY:Western Blue Earth County Hybrid Program
DESCRIPTION:Returning in 2026\, many of the sit-down\, history programs will be hybrid! \nIn February\, we will be taking a virtual tour of Western Blue Earth County. Towns included are South Bend\, Judson\, Cambria\, Lake Crystal\, Garden City\, Vernon Center\, Amboy\, Serling Center\, Good Thunder\, and Rapidan. \nAttend in person at the History Center or join us via Zoom from anywhere! Can’t make the live recording? Register for the Zoom recording and get it sent to you to be able to view for up to a week after the program. \nIn-person admission is $10/adults\, $8/seniors\, and free for BECHS Members. \nOnline registration is $10/household and must happen in advance. Registration opens two weeks before the program and closes at 10 a.m. Central Time the day of the program.
URL:https://greatermankato.com/event_details/western-blue-earth-county-hybrid-program/
LOCATION:Blue Earth County Historical Society\, 424 Warren St\, Mankato\, Minnesota\, 56001
CATEGORIES:Community Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Earth County Historical Soceity":MAILTO:museum@blueearthcountyhistory.com
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