Good morning, Mankato.

North Mankato firefighters battled an early Saturday house fire on Belvista Drive that extensively damaged a hillside home; teams worked until 10 a.m. and used a transit bus as a warming shelter amid -20 temperatures, with no injuries reported and an investigation ongoing.

A GoFundMe fundraiser to help New Ulm residents Naomi Hatfield and James Lane has raised $5,050 for their $7,000 goal after their pickup crashed on icy Highway 14 Jan.

16 — injuring Hatfield with facial fractures and a broken rib while Lane suffered a broken neck and may need surgery.

In 2025, Minnesota recorded 370 traffic fatalities (a 22% decrease from 2024 and the fewest since 2019), despite a rise in bicycle deaths and marked drops in speed, unbelted, distraction and motorcycle fatalities.

Taylor Library in North Mankato will close on Wednesday for a project to install new donated computers — staff will rearrange workstations to prepare for the upgrade.

MSU hockey beat Augustana 4-1 on Saturday night at home as Ean Somoza scored twice — with goalie Alex Tracy stopping 16 shots, the Mavericks improved to a 13-8-5 record and will face Ferris State on Friday.

Minnesota Pork Congress

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — Cost info not provided — Discover the latest in pork production and network with industry professionals.

Trivia for the Trades

6 PM – 9:30 PM — Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center — Varies — Enjoy a fun trivia night while supporting trades education with dinner and drinks.