Good morning, Mankato.

A bugler will honor fallen soldiers 3 p.m. Monday at Fleet Farm (1850 Premier Drive) as part of the annual Memorial Day Taps for Veterans event, where attendees may observe a minute of silence.

The Walmart and Sam’s Club Distribution Center expansion on Mankato’s northeastern edge adds over 500,000 sqft of tech upgrades, although interior work remains; shipping operations are expected to begin in fall 2027 (hiring for technical roles has already started).

Cinemark expects a busy summer as record Easter attendance by younger moviegoers sets the stage for a strong season.

The theater will show a He-Man movie on June 5, Toy Story 5 on June 19, Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31, and The Odyssey on July 17.

The Mankato boys lacrosse team beat Breck 5-3 in their final regular season game held on Friday.

Their win capped a season of strong play for the team.

Brit Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute

8-9:30 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Tickets required — Experience the world's premier Pink Floyd tribute in a celebration of iconic rock albums.

Interactive Training Series in Mankato

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Cemstone Supply — Free entry — Meet experts and explore top hardscape solutions with exclusive event pricing.

BENCHS Plant Sale

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society — Donations welcomed — Find beautiful plants while supporting animals in need.

Great Northern Viking Festival

3:30 p.m. — ISG Field — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Viking culture with music, storytelling, and delicious food.