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 [...]

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

Mountain Dew Amp Game Fuel and Bethany’s eSports Team will be taking over Buffalo Wild Wings on Tuesday, February 25th from  4:00 to 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to come and play Smash Brothers and put your skills to the test against the Bethany eSports team for your chance to win a $1,000 scholarship! Players get Free Mt Dew AMP Game Fuel. Everyone can register to win a Nintendo Switch from Best Buy. Your chance to make the team is Tuesday, February 25th from 4-8 at Buffalo Wild Wings. Brought to you by Radio Mankato and Mountain Dew Amp Game Fuel.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Join us 5-9 p.m. Thursday, March 5 for the 6th annual United Way Men's Event, featuring John Kriesel! Competitive games, food and beverage samples, silent auction, meat raffle, and prizes. Tickets: MankatoUnitedWay.org/mensevent. $65 per individual ticket; $500 for a table of 8. The Men's Event welcomes regional men ages 21+ to enjoy a casual night of fun, fellowship and games to raise awareness of United Way's work to improve lives in our region. This is a casual, come-and-go event. Tentative schedule: 5 pm: Doors open for games, food/drink, silent auction, raffles, meat raffle. Cash bar. 6-6:30: Featured speaker John Kriesel. 8: [...]

@ 2:00 pm March 10th @ 5:00 pm March 10th We're going to London and Paris in October with Dan McCargar! We want you to come along! This Collette Vacation takes you to Paradis Latin Cabaret, Choices on Tour, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower Dinner, Seine River Cruise, Eurostar Train, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, The Tower of London and more! You'll see it ALL! Includes hotels and meals. Even if you're curious, to know more, come to a FREE travel show at Happy Chef, Tuesday, March 10th at 2:00 pm or 5:00 pm. We ask that you call and let us [...]

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 [...]

Go to a Twins game the easy way this year – RIDE THE BUS. Brought to you by KTOE, with help from Happy Chef, we will host round bus trips to the MINNESOTA TWINS games. The coach bus ride includes – air-conditioned comfort, snacks, and beverages on the bus, hosted by Radio Mankato Air personalities. The bus pulls right up to the entrance of the Target Field – no parking hassles or fees – just walk into great seats, hand selected for the KTOE BUS GROUPS Then, after the game, you go back on the bus with no worries. The bus [...]

– YWCA Mankato has named, Margo Wallace Druschel, Yurie Hong, and Jean Keenan as the 2020 Women of Distinction Honorees. Young Woman of Distinction, Dr. Deb Bobendrier, will also be honored. The event and awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 2, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center and is presented by Jones Metal, Inc. Margo Wallace Druschel is a transplant to Greater Mankato from coastal Massachusetts, moving here 10 years ago. In her volunteer life, Margo is active in leadership with Fair Trade advocacy. She is a Steering Committee member and active participant in Mankato Fair Trade, [...]

  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 [...]

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.

America is bringing their 50th Anniversary tour to Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center on Sunday, April 26th, 2020. Tickets start at $37.50 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, February 21st at 10 am. America The year 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite, America. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former bandmate Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name." America became a global household name and [...]

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 [...]

Go to a Twins game the easy way this year – RIDE THE BUS. Brought to you by KTOE, with help from Happy Chef, we will host round bus trips to the MINNESOTA TWINS games. The coach bus ride includes – air-conditioned comfort, snacks, and beverages on the bus, hosted by Radio Mankato Air personalities. The bus pulls right up to the entrance of the Target Field – no parking hassles or fees – just walk into great seats, hand selected for the KTOE BUS GROUPS Then, after the game, you go back on the bus with no worries. The bus [...]

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, [...]

Go to a Twins game the easy way this year – RIDE THE BUS. Brought to you by KTOE, with help from Happy Chef, we will host round bus trips to the MINNESOTA TWINS games. The coach bus ride includes – air-conditioned comfort, snacks, and beverages on the bus, hosted by Radio Mankato Air personalities. The bus pulls right up to the entrance of the Target Field – no parking hassles or fees – just walk into great seats, hand selected for the KTOE BUS GROUPS Then, after the game, you go back on the bus with no worries. The bus [...]

The Vetter Stone Amphitheater is pleased to welcome THE BEACH BOYS to Mankato on Friday, July 17, 2020. Tickets start at $35.00 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, January 31 at 10:00 AM at the Mayo Clinic Event Center box office, and online at ticketmaster.com. You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. The Beach Boys have birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that The Beach Boys’ songs have [...]

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 [...]

Go to a Twins game the easy way this year – RIDE THE BUS. Brought to you by KTOE, with help from Happy Chef, we will host round bus trips to the MINNESOTA TWINS games. The coach bus ride includes – air-conditioned comfort, snacks, and beverages on the bus, hosted by Radio Mankato Air personalities. The bus pulls right up to the entrance of the Target Field – no parking hassles or fees – just walk into great seats, hand selected for the KTOE BUS GROUPS Then, after the game, you go back on the bus with no worries. The bus [...]

Go to a Twins game the easy way this year – RIDE THE BUS. Brought to you by KTOE, with help from Happy Chef, we will host round bus trips to the MINNESOTA TWINS games. The coach bus ride includes – air-conditioned comfort, snacks, and beverages on the bus, hosted by Radio Mankato Air personalities. The bus pulls right up to the entrance of the Target Field – no parking hassles or fees – just walk into great seats, hand selected for the KTOE BUS GROUPS Then, after the game, you go back on the bus with no worries. The bus [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Click Here for FREE TRAVEL SHOW information.   KTOE and Collette’s tours are working together to bring you a fantastic trip!  Guided by Dan McCargar! 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 a glance [...]