Good morning, Mankato.

Shady Oaks Campground in Garden City is operating while the fair board repairs damage from last year’s high waters, including fixing a river road and unstable picnic tables—volunteers and professionals are working on electrical lines and a building hit by a falling tree to keep the campground ready for the fair from July 24-27.

Nidec Power launched a new interactive exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on Thursday that lets kids explore energy and motion with a crank-able power tower—where beach balls are launched by turning a crank—and wind-powered air cars.

Local parents said the exhibit supports STEM education and provides a hands-on way for children to learn about everyday electrical and mechanical processes.

Parents in Lake Crystal and Mankato learned their children might face hearing loss from congenital cytomegalovirus after newborn blood tests and follow-up checks showed early signs of risk; Minnesota began universal screening in 2023 and has since found 387 cases in 56 counties.

Early detection has led to prompt care and regular audiology checkups plus further treatments to help monitor and manage potential issues.

The Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial softball team battled Jordan in the Section 2AA title game on Thursday and won in extra innings to earn a spot in the state tournament.

USC softball earned a spot in its first state tournament after beating MCW for the Section 2A title.

The Rebels lost game one 6-5 + won game two 6-0 on May 29 to secure the win.

Mankato East's softball team advanced to the state tournament for the third consecutive year after defeating New Ulm in consecutive games on May 29 — winning ten to five in game one and thirteen to one in game two.

They will begin playing in the Class AAA state tournament on Tuesday, June 3.

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.

2025 American Indian Summer Camp

Jun 15-18 — Preska Residence Community — Free entry — Engage in cultural learning and college preparation activities designed for American Indian high school students.

Wausau Softball vs Mankato Habaneros

6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Tickets available — Catch the Wausau Softball team face off against the Mankato Habaneros in a lively game at ISG Field.

Mankato Habaneros vs. Wausau Softball Match

6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket pricing varies — Catch an exciting softball showdown between the Habaneros and Wausau.

Monthly Meetup - GitOps and GitHub Actions

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Mogwai Collaborative — Free entry — Engage in hands-on workshops on web development and cybersecurity for software enthusiasts.