Good morning, Mankato.

A study commissioned last April revealed a 105-slot childcare shortage in Eagle Lake worsened by recent program closures + city officials presented the findings on Monday and outlined available resources to help new care providers.

On Saturday night, a 25-year-old woman suspected of theft led a high-speed chase from north of Mankato on Highway 169 and was arrested in Minnetonka at an apartment complex ramp—she faces charges for possession of stolen property and fleeing police.

Travis Ryan Earle, who admitted to killing his father in 2022 in their rural home near Mankato, remains in the Minnesota Security Hospital as he is not fit to stand trial—prosecutors had his second-degree murder charges reinstated after a judge briefly dismissed them based on state law.

On Monday night, Mankato City Council approved a scaled-back surveillance plan amid strong public outcry, cutting advanced A.I. features such as Flock cameras and trailer mounted systems—set for review in six months.

The decision keeps basic video monitoring in place while delaying further expansion of the technology.

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.

Eau Claire Express at Mankato MoonDogs

6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup while supporting a charitable cause.

BECHS History Book Club Spring Series

1-2 p.m. — Blue Earth County Historical Society — $50 — Explore the story of the Knights and the Ho-Chunk in a guided book discussion on local history.

Rigid Styrofoam™ Recycling Event

10 a.m. — Kato Moving & Storage Company — Free entry — Recycle your Styrofoam™ and learn about waste reduction initiatives while helping the environment.

Minot Hot Tots vs Mankato MoonDogs

6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket proceeds support a local cause — Cheer on the local Mankato MoonDogs as they take on the Minot Hot Tots in a thrilling baseball matchup.