Good morning, Mankato.

Rotary of Greater Mankato honored three community members—Jenn Faust, Jane Dow, and Jed Falgren—for their volunteer work and recognized LEEP for helping people with disabilities at its annual Service Above Self luncheon held Wednesday at The Venue.

Residential customers are asked to postpone dropping off waste at Ponderosa Landfill until Monday after a fire broke out at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday in the active cell at 20028 Gooseberry Lane — no structures were affected and the facility is operating normal hours today.

Mankato City Manager Susan Arntz said at Monday’s council meeting that a proposed 3.1% cut to government aid will cost the city $263,880—equaling loss of salaries for public works, airport, and emergency services—and result in a 1.1% tax increase as lawmakers work to finalize budget bills by May 19.

Bethany Lutheran College softball team won this year's UMAC tournament title on May 14 and will face Illinois Wesleyan University in the NCAA tournament opening round.

The Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial softball team is on a 9-game win streak — they now hold an 18-1 record.

Junior pitcher Nettie Parsons was named Prep Athlete of the Week — her strong performance in the circle has boosted the team’s success.

Southern Minnesota Real Big Band and Nintentones Concert

7-9 p.m. — Bethany Lutheran College Theatre — $10 Adult, $5 Student — Experience an evening of jazz with the Southern Minnesota Real Big Band and featured artist Hanna Cesario.

Bismarck Larks vs. Mankato MoonDogs

6:35 PM — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling live baseball game under the stars.

Badlands Big Sticks vs Mankato MoonDogs

6:35 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup while supporting a great cause.

Cake Concert

8-11 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Tickets start at $43 — Alternative rock band CAKE promises a high-energy show that fans won’t want to miss.

Mankato MoonDogs vs St. Cloud Rox Baseball Game

6:35-10:35 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of local baseball action while supporting a charitable cause.

St Cloud Rox vs Mankato MoonDogs Baseball Game

6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball game between local teams under the summer sky.

Minnesota 52 Hike Challenge - National Trails Day Group Hike

10 AM – 1 PM — Minneopa State Park — $7 parking/admission — Celebrate National Trails Day with a fun group hike featuring bison education and trivia.

Alison Krauss & Union Station Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Tickets available soon — Experience a special evening with twenty-seven-time Grammy winner Alison Krauss and her band on their first tour in a decade.

Minot Honeybees vs. Mankato Habaneros Doubleheader

5:05-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting doubleheader featuring the Minot Honeybees taking on the Mankato Habaneros.

Badlands Big Sticks vs. Mankato MoonDogs

6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling baseball showdown live in Mankato.