Good morning, Mankato.

Special Olympics Area 9 seeks volunteers for local sports events for intellectually disabled adults in south central Minnesota.

A regional basketball tournament is scheduled at Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter this April & the USA Games will take place in Minneapolis in June.

Chick-fil-A announced it will open its first full-size restaurant in south-central Minnesota near River Hills Mall in Q3 or Q4 (pending delays); the new location at 1870 Adams Street will replace a closed Party City with a 5,400 sqft building featuring dual drive-thrus and seating for 86.

The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota will open Healthy Me on March 3 at 1 p.m. at 224 Lamm Street — an interactive exhibit where kids and families learn about health, wellness and early childhood development.

North Mankato City Council approved a $1.2 million project to install a new artificial turf field at the east practice field in Caswell North Soccer Complex to provide year-round play for local youth and high school teams; construction will begin May 4 and be completed by Aug.

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Mankato's historic Good Counsel campus is set for redevelopment with eight new single-family homes and nearly 50 apartments, plus guest suites and community event space; construction will begin in spring with occupancy expected by year-end.

A community meeting Thursday showcased plans that include an assisted living center and chapel reuse.

Mankato East gymnastics finished second in the Class A competition, plus area basketball teams will battle it out in Sports Extra this week.

Minnesota State's men's hockey team is preparing for a series against Bowling Green as head coach Luke Strand outlines strategies + MSU indoor track star Miranda Lauvstad shares insights into her training for upcoming meets.

Mount Kato season ticket holders said fresh snow has improved skiing conditions during this week’s storm, as management expects increased business with slopes groomed until mid-March.

The resort also advised visitors to wear gloves and proper attire to stay safe on warmer, slick surfaces.

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.