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January 2020
SnowKato Days is a 10-day winter festival packed with festivities featuring activities for all ages and interests. This new annual event is scheduled for January 17-26 and is a call to action for those who are up for bold, crazy winter fun in January. Current planned activities include a medallion hunt, promotional buttons, daily prizes, learn to curl, ski and ice skate, a snow sculpture contest, sled bowling, hockey and more. The community is encouraged to participate with their own events. “Since I began in my role with Visit Mankato more than 12 years ago, I have heard several requests from [...]
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A fun night for all at the Twins Winter Caravan! Coming to the Kato Ball Room January 23rd, 2020 the Minnesota Twins will be here with TC Bear and a great line-up of players! Players are subject to change. Ehire Adrianza – Utility Infielder Brent Rooker – Rookie First Baseman Kris Atteberry – Twins Radio Broadcaster Tony Oliva — Twins Legend Twins Winter Caravan Where: Kato Ballroom When: Thursday, January 23 Doors Open: 5:30 pm Starts: 6:30 pm Earlybird Tickets include a hot dog, Pepsi, and chips for $8! At the door tickets: $8 also includes a hot dog, Pepsi, [...]
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Hope your calendars are marked for the 2020 Anthony Ford Pond Hockey Classic! Saturday, January 25, 2020 Adult Pond Hockey Tournament The Anthony Ford Pond Hockey Classic kicks off on Saturday, January 25, 2020, with adult men & women action in 5 divisions of play on 12 professional pond hockey rinks, no goalies - modified nets. Teams of maximum 6 players will play 3 v. 3 games. Please have your team registered by 8:00 am. Teams will play a 3 game minimum with elimination rounds in the afternoon. Food and refreshments are available in the hospitality area. Following a great day [...]
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Let’s go ice fishing, Saturday, February 1st. Fire up the auger for ice fishing at Duck Lake Park in Madison Lake! It’s the annual Humminbird Mad Bobber fishing contest, presented by Eskimo! Compete for over $20,000 in cash and prizes from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm! The contest includes a real-time leader board, wheelhouses, portables and open-air fishing allowed on any area of Duck Lake. Bring your family and friends for live music, games, raffles, food, and beverages inside a heated tent on the lake! Plus, there is a skating rink and kid’s sledding hill! Tickets $20.00 for adults and $5.00 [...]
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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 [...]
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The dancing stars spend many hours preparing for the show. Not only do our teams put together their routines for the performance, but they have also spend a great deal of time and effort gathering cash donations and garnering ticket sales for the event. Their level of commitment exemplifies both courage and generosity. On performance night, each team will perform a routine and receive a score from the judges. After everyone has performed, a short intermission will be held and you will be asked to cast votes for all of your favorite stars. You can vote/donate as often as you wish by either [...]
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WHAT IS PEDAL PAST POVERTY? Pedal Past Poverty is a one-day and one-of-a-kind stationary bike race. This fun and energetic fundraiser is Partners for Affordable Housing’s signature event. WHEN IS PEDAL PAST POVERTY? The Eighth Annual Pedal Past Poverty will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2020. The event will once again be held at the Blue Gym at the Mankato YMCA. HOW DOES IT WORK? During the event, there are roughly 50 teams, ten riders each, organized by companies and individuals interested in putting an end to the issues of homelessness and affordable housing. Teams then compete for prizes based [...]
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Please join us for the 2020 Winter Mankato Bridal Show Sunday, February 23, 2020 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center - Grand Hall (formerly The Mankato Civic Center) 1 Civic Center Plaza - Mankato The Mankato Bridal Show continues to be the largest bridal show in Southern Minnesota. Each show brings over 50 talented wedding professionals together to help plan your upcoming wedding! Features: FREE ENTRY FOR ALL Live Music Free Champagne for the Bride Trend Zones PRIZES and More Watch the details unfold and REGISTER TODAY at www.mankatobridalshow.com
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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 [...]
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The interactive children’s theater show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage, announces a brand new 2020 USA Tour – featuring a stop at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato on Sunday, March 1 at 4:00 PM. Tickets are $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, $19.50 and $15.50, all seats reserved, and go on sale Friday, January 10 at 10:00AM. Using stunning puppetry to bring remarkably life-like dinosaurs to the stage, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE presents a host of impressive pre-historic creatures including every child's favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with a Giraffatitan, Microraptor, Segnosaurus, and Triceratops. The show [...]
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Reigning ACM "Artist of the Decade" Jason Aldean has announced details for his 2020 WE BACK TOUR. Named after the lead single from his upcoming ninth studio album 9, which will be released Nov. 22, the 20-city trek will span across the US through March. For the first leg of the tour, the multi-Platinum entertainer has tapped direct support Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, and Dee Jay Silver. After almost 15 years at the top of his format, three-time ACM "Entertainer of the Year" Jason Aldean has seen trends come and go. He's helped bring a few out of the shadows, like a Country-music Columbus [...]
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Click Here for FREE TRAVEL SHOW information. Minnesota 93 and Collette's tours are working together to bring you a fantastic trip! Guided by Lisa Kaye! 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 More At [...]
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Fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward a treatment and ultimately a cure for ALS. The Local Connection Your participation in the Walk to Defeat ALS has a direct impact on people living with ALS and their families at the local level. Through education, support groups, access to care and advocacy, we are working to defeat ALS and provide hope to people living with ALS and their families.
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Eight-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney is ready to take it back to the stadiums! His Chillaxification 2020 tour is designed to bring great music, good vibes and one of his most diverse lineups to some of his favorite cities and a few new places. Joining him for this summer’s adventure are six-time Academy of Country Music/Country Music Association Duo of the Year Florida Georgia Line (“Meant to Be,” “Cruise”), three-time and reigning ACM/CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion (“Make It Sweet,” “Break Up With Him”) and summer touring sensation Michael Franti & Spearhead (“Sound of Sunshine,” Say Hey (I Love You)”). Tickets go on sale Friday, October 4 [...]
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Come on out to Winsted, MN for the 27th year of bringing you the hottest in country music, along with some of the classics! Winsted, MN – Winstock just announced their all-star lineup for 2020 and welcomes Luke Combs and Darius Rucker! Click HERE to see the line-up! Click HERE to buy tickets! THE LINEUP Friday, June 12th Gates Open At 2:00 PM Darius Rucker Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy Runaway June Saturday, June 13th Gates Open at 9:30 AM Luke Combs Brett Eldredge Chris Janson Shenandoah Phil Vassar Drew Baldridge Drew Parker With the addition of Laney Wilson, [...]
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Listen for the cue to call and win one pair of 3-day passes to Summer Jam! Starting Monday, December 9th through Friday, December 13th! Only on Minnesota 93 and Hot 96.7 Thursday: Pitbull, Nelly, Blanco Brown Friday: Zac Brown Band, Third Eye Blind, LOCASH, Fabulous Armadillos Saturday: Carrie Underwood, Chris Hawkey The lineup is not complete! We will be announcing additional artists in the upcoming months! Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, and Pitbull will headline Twin Cities Summer Jam 2020! Also performing will be: Third Eye Blind, Nelly, LOCASH, Blanco Brown, The Fabulous Armadillos, and Chris Hawkey Dates are July [...]
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Three of the biggest contemporary rock bands – Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer – will join forces for a world tour that hits Minneapolis’ Target Field on Thursday, August 11th. Tickets for the outing, dubbed the Hella Mega Tour, will go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 20 through Ticketmaster. American Express cardholders have access to a presale that starts at 10 a.m. Monday. Target Field did not announce ticket prices. Sponsored by Harley-Davidson, the tour kicks off in June with eight European dates before moving to the U.S. in July. All three bands were set to play Los [...]
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George Strait kicks off 2020 with some big show announcements. The King of Country Music is heading to Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Arena on Aug. 22 with special guests Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town and more. Tickets available Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. CT at ticketmaster.com. When the three acts were last together in the sold-out Mercedes-Benz Superdome at the 2018 Bayou Country Superfest, the New Orleans Advocate’s headline noted: “George Strait Ruled, Chris Stapleton Rocked,” while Little Big Town “Owned the Dome.” Additionally, “Strait to Vegas” shows return to T-Mobile Arena August 28-29. There, King George will be joined by [...]
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