Good morning, Mankato.

In April, Professor Beth Wielde Heidelberg outlined dark tourism trends at MSU, noting that sites (such as a local marker for the Dec.

26, 1862 execution) use subtle memorials to honor tragic events while local museum manager Rachel Walden observed communities adapt to avoid exploitation.

Bend of the River is hosting Music on Madison, a new outdoor festival scheduled on Sunday, Aug.

30 at Madison East Center — it will feature live bands, a car show, food trucks, and more while tickets go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m.

Mankato high schools will launch the CEO program this fall to provide selected juniors and seniors hands-on business experience + local mentorship from up to 50 business leaders, with applications open now.

MSU Mankato opened its new Abraham Lincoln exhibit on Memorial Library's second floor — a permanent display featuring the long-held Lincoln statue and research by social studies experts that examines his role during the Dakota War and its ongoing community impact.

Dozens attended the MnDOT District 7 ceremony yesterday to honor 36 MnDOT employees + 17 contractors who died working on state roads since the 1960s.

Officials stressed that drivers must follow the Move Over Law to protect road crews.

Minnesota State won its Tuesday doubleheader against St. Cloud State with scores of 12-1 and 8-2 at their local field.

Sam George pitched six innings (striking out seven in game one) and the Mavericks will host Minnesota Duluth on Friday.

Mankato West baseball beat Austin 19-2 on Tuesday.

Today, the team will host Owatonna at 5:00 p.m. on its home diamond.

Mankato East baseball team earned a 1-0 win against Red Wing Tuesday — they will play away at Rochester-Mayo on Thursday at 5:00 p.m.