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 Seventh Annual Pedal Past Poverty will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2019. 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 ending the issues of homelessness and affordable housing. Teams then compete for prizes based on money raised [...]

  The 2019 Winter Mankato Bridal Show is Sunday, February 24 from 10 am – 1 pm at the Verizon Center Grand Hall. Admission is FREE! The Mankato Bridal Show has everything for your wedding planning needs including bridal gowns, tuxes, catering services, venue options, decorating ideas, and MORE! Walk through the exhibit space and connect with over 60 wedding professionals from the Southern Minnesota area! The show features bridal gown and tux displays, donut wall, decorating inspiration, and live music from Jeremy Poland & Lantz Dale! Brides + Grooms that register day of the show will get a FREE mimosa [...]

Chillin’ for a Cure Raising Awareness for Rare & Chronic Diseases Join us for the first annual Chillin’ for a Cure community fundraising event! We will have fun activities available for the whole family including: * Chili Cookoff * Vendor Fair * Bake Sale * Kids Activities * BINGO * Outdoor Fun Chili Cookoff = $5.00 for a cup Free will donation for all activities! Come join us for all of the fun! If you would like to be a part of the Vendor Fair or submit chili for the cookoff, email us at: [email protected]  

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The 2019 Owatonna Home and Recreation Show Dates have been set and it's FREE! Shop, learn, discuss, plan — Something for everyone! Siding, windows, roofing, decks, landscaping, heating & cooling, flooring, insulation, tools, decorations, boats, campers, ATVs, spas, outdoor equipment, lawn care, cooking, kitchen gadgets and more! Be a part of the premier home show in Southern Minnesota: Reserve your spot today, call us at (507) 444-9224 We look forward to the biggest and best show yet. Please Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates. Dates: Friday, March 22nd: 3 PM - 8 PM Saturday, March 23rd: 9 AM - [...]

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Due to overwhelming ticket demand, the Verizon Center is pleased to announce the addition of a SECOND SHOW for CODY JINKS, with special guest The Steel Woods, coming to the Grand Hall on Sunday, March 24. Tickets range from $37.00 to $152.00 and go on sale Friday, February 15th at 10:00 AM. Tickets can be purchased at the Verizon Center box office, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com. The Verizon Center is pleased to welcome Cody Jinks Saturday, March 23. Tickets range from $35.00 to $125.00 and go on sale Friday, February 8th at 10:00 AM. Tickets can be [...]

Country artist Chris Lane will be performing Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at MSU, Mankato’s Bresnan Arena. The event is being hosted by the Student Events Team and Minnesota 93. The concert is for all ages and tickets go on sale on January 24 at 10 am. Students can purchase a ticket for $15.00. Limit one ticket per student. There is a cost for attendance for the public is $25 and VIP tickets are selling for $40 and there are only 50 tickets so be sure to order in advance! Tickets may be purchased online at www.mnsuevents.com or at Minnesota [...]

The Verizon Center and Minnesota 93 is pleased to welcome BILLY CURRINGTON to the Grand Hall Friday, April 12. Tickets are $32.75 and $39.75 for reserved risers, $39.75 for general admission floor, and $49.75 for VIP PIT. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 22 at 10:00 AM, and can be purchased at the Verizon Center box office, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com. Billy Currington’s latest album bears the breezy title Summer Forever, but the talented Georgia native has spent more than a decade in the spotlight proving he’s truly a man for all seasons. Possessing one of the smoothest [...]

The electrifying return to the state of Minnesota of the most potent, explosive force in American music history...