Mankato Man

05/30/2026

CityArt Mankato in the Alley from 10am-2pm earlier today.

It got hot and windy, but cool (free!) event for the community, especially families with young kids.

Thanks to all the local artists that came together to make this happen 🍻

05/30/2026

The final run of The Free Press being printed in Mankato.

They're not closing, by any means, just outsourcing printing.

Kind of sad sight to see. I remember touring the building in school for a field trip. When I had some family that worked there, I came down early and watched a few editions being printed.

The fresh scent of ink will no longer linger over mornings in downtown Mankato.

05/29/2026

Wonder how much D&K paid for this one 🤔

05/29/2026

Free event tomorrow from 10am-2pm, presented by CityArt Mankato, located behind NaKato Bar & Grill

Looking for something wonderfully creative and free to do tomorrow? Swing down to Lower North and join us for CityArt in the Alley from 10 am-2 pm. Try your hand at sculpting, painting and other arty creation stations. Plus, we'll have live music by Indigo Moon.

📍 Alley behind NaKato Bar & Grill
📅 Saturday, 5.30.26
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm

FEATURED ACTIVITIES:
- Mexican Folk Art Exploration with Cartonería-style cardboard sculpting by Justin Ek + Creation Stations by the Minnesota Latino Museum
- Sculpture Make & Take + Community Sculpture Build by sidetracked
- Spin & Sculpt Creation Station
- Live Music by Indigo Moon from 11 am – 2 pm
- Alleyway Enhancement Paintings by Tice Vanderheiden + Melanie Klimpel
- CityArt in the Alley Community Mural Artist Reveal at 10:45 am
- Beans Coffee Company Creation Station
- Dino's Pizzeria Creation Station

This event is supported in part by the Downtown Mankato/North Mankato of Greater Mankato Growth

Come explore, create and celebrate art in unexpected places this summer with CityArt. Learn more at www.cityartmankato.com

CityArt is a program of Twin Rivers Council for the Arts.

05/29/2026

👀 Peeping Tom Sentenced 👀

Follow-Up from a Previous post

I posted back in March that Matthew Thomas Neyers had entered a guilty plea on 4 of the 10 counts he was facing of Interference with Privacy, stemming from photographing and videotaping multple women through their bedroom and bathroom windows.

Under the plea, he was convicted and sentenced yesterday on counts 1, 3, 5, & 9 (listed below).

The sentencing was 364 days in Sibley County Jail, with 224 days stayed for 2 years, and the remaining 120 days to be served on Work Release or Sentence to Serve for each charge - but to run concurrently.

Ultimately, this means if he doesn't mess up, he will spend minimal time in jail, and will continue working in the area.

He will owe $4,998.29 in Restitution and court fees.

Neyers was also convicted back in 2014 for Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure, which was dropped down to a Petty Misdemeanor and a small fine.

Matt was born and raised in Mankato and graduated from Loyal Catholic School in 2010. Last I heard, he's still working in town as well.

05/28/2026

Why not, what's one more detour in that neighborhood 🤷‍♂️.

Construction begins Monday.

The City of Mankato says on Monday construction on Hiniker Parkway will begin.

05/28/2026

RIP Harambe

Hopefully now the 10 Year Curse will be lifted 🙏

05/27/2026

"Does your dog bite?"
"No, worse..."

The Scottsbluff Police Department was called to a convenience store on Saturday after a dog accidentally shot a person with a shotgun.

05/27/2026

WingStop opened up today in Mankato, at 1861 Adams St, in the former Tip Top Tux location (next to All Star Nutrition).

They don't appear to offer any dine-in option, just listing carryout and delivery on their website.

05/26/2026

Updated Press Releases from the North Mankato PD regarding the shooțing that occured on Saturday night, May 23rd, resulting in the deațh of 17-year-old Tyson Goodsell.

The investigation is still ongoing

05/26/2026