Good morning, Mankato.

The Mankato Free Press printed its final in-house edition Saturday morning and will now be printed by House of Print in Madelia while operations continue as usual.

Publisher Todd Benz cited a changing economic landscape affecting the print industry.

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center has added a second Charlie Berens show (5 p.m. along with the 8 p.m. performance) for his Lost and Found Tour on Saturday, Sept.

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Mankato drivers saw regular gas drop from $4.248 to $3.967, giving them an extra 28 cents per gallon, though experts warn prices may rise if supply constraints persist — AAA reports these prices remain near a four-year high.

A Blue Earth County project requires Third Avenue between North Riverfront Drive and Brooks Street to be closed starting Monday until November — motorists will detour via Highway 14 and North Riverfront Drive while one lane stays open for local and business access.

Two Mankato athletes, Elizabeth Enright and Julie Seys, will represent Minnesota at the Special Olympics national games.

They will compete in bocce ball and track and field starting June 20 at the University of Minnesota — bringing over a decade of local experience.

Mankato West baseball team beat Mankato East 6-1 on Thursday to win the Section 2AAA title in a competitive game.

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.