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Mankato Community Awaits Eagerly for Tourtellotte Swimming Pool Grand Re-Opening on July 18
Mark your calendars for a splash of excitement this week. The beloved Tourtellotte Swimming Pool is set for its grand re-opening this Thursday, July 18 at 12:30 p.m., and the community is buzzing with anticipation. After extensive renovations, locals are eager to see the improvements and beat the summer heat with a refreshing plunge. Details of the event indicate that the reopening celebration is set to be a significant community occasion,as reported by the City of Mankato, Minnesota Government.
St. Peter Skate Jam furthers skate park dreams
Though it’s the middle of July, the hockey rink at Veterans Memorial Park in St. Peter saw over 100 skaters flock to the facility over the weekend. Of course, it wasn’t a flash freeze that brought athletes from Mankato, Jordan and other surrounding communities to the St. Peter hockey rink Friday. Rather, it was the handiwork of David KelseyBassett and his 12-year-old son Maceo, who brought in a litany of ramps and rails to transform the empty, concrete circle into a destination for skaters of...
Morton Claims CSC Academic All-American Honors
MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State senior Sam Morton has been named to the CSC Academic All-American Third team for his efforts on the ice and in the classroom during the men's hockey season. Hailing from Lafayette, Colo., Morton put together a 3.79 GPA as an undergraduate majoring in psychology. As...
Steam split with division-leading Mankato, as Madison comes to La Crosse on Monday
A split Sunday for the La Crosse Steam softball team, in a doubleheader against Mankato, which is leading the league. The Steam lost the first at Copeland Park 3-1, but bounced back with a 10-9 victory in the nightcap thanks to a five-run fifth. The Steam (8-14) are 4-2 over...
How tapering maximizes your potential on marathon day
Leslie Grommersch, Kimberly Olsen, and Desiree Essler. The taper is an essential aspect of training that many new runners need to remember to incorporate into their training program. Tapering means reducing your training load before a competition to optimize performance on race day. It’s the rest period before race day to reduce the effects of muscle fatigue brought on by months of rigorous training.
Buettenback, Sanderson selected to Northwoods League All-Star Game
Max Buettenback and Case Sanderson have been chosen to represent the Great Plains Division in the Northwoods League All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 23 at ISG Field in Mankato, Minn., with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Buettenback is among the league leaders in the Northwoods League this summer, ranking...
Jacks Notebook: Battle Creek sends talented group to Northwoods League All-Star Game
BATTLE CREEK - Alex Fernandes can't remember if he ever made an All-Star team in his baseball career. But after a memorable first half of the season this summer in Battle Creek, he knows he is for sure an All-Star now. Fernandes and teammates Mason Hamlin and Adrian Rubio have...
Brewers Defeat Lakers, Keep Top Spot
New Ulm Brewers defeat Hanska 10 to 1 to maintain a game and half lead in the Tomahawk. Searles scores a couple of runs in the bottom of eighth to defeat Essig 8 to 5. St James sneaks away with a 7 to 6 decision over Leavenworth. Crow River finals:
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