Good morning, Mankato.

College students from Minnesota State and Winona State are advocating for unified K-12 health and sex ed standards that will guide school instruction, with a public hearing set to shape the rollout planned for the 2026-27 school year statewide.

North Mankato plans to convert the east practice field at Caswell North Soccer Complex to synthetic turf after the City Council approved the $1.2M project at Monday’s meeting — the report says bids will be advertised in early March and construction could begin in May.

United Hospital District in Blue Earth received a $1.5 million gift from the Mike and Tami Hoffman Family Foundation for a new MRI machine — renovations will start in March and the equipment is expected online by January to expand weekday appointments.

The Mankato Knights defeated Dakota United (19-14) on Tuesday and will play in next week’s state tournament.

The Mankato East girls hockey team will face Blake in the Class A state tournament opening round today at 8:00 a.m. inside (Grand Casino Arena).

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.

Who is Jesus? Mankato

6-9 p.m. — Ostrander Auditorium — Free entry — Explore the life and teachings of Jesus Christ during an unforgettable night.

Mankato East Indoor Quad Invite

March 19th — Myers Field House — Registration required — Compete in an indoor track and field meet bringing together local athletes in Mankato.

Mankato West Alumna and U.S. Air Force Veteran Comes Full Circle: Dr. Courtney Anderson Joins Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Courtney Anderson, a Mankato West alumna and decorated U.S. Air Force Veteran, has joined Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Anderson is accepting new patients in Mankato and Rochester.