Good morning, Mankato.

What looked like a construction site behind North Mankato American Legion on Thursday was a Hard Hats on Belgrade event that encouraged families to support local restaurants amid road work.

The Downtown Partnership will host a Cityart in the Alley event (4-7 p.m.) next Thursday behind NaKato Bar and Grill.

Farm Rescue is a nonprofit that provides free aid to local family farms during tough times — it coordinates volunteer help with planting, harvesting, and more, and it recently received a $3,000 donation from Farmers Fuel Coffee to support operations near Mankato.

North Mankato City Council will review a Housing Demand Analysis study on Monday that shows a need for over 1,400 new housing units and 415 senior units in coming years — the discussion will guide future development plans and affordable housing initiatives.

CREST, a Fairmont nonprofit aiding aging community members, has seen non-emergency medical transport calls nearly double since early this year and is now seeking volunteers with a car and driver's license+ interested locals can call 507-235-3833 or email [email protected].

Madelia won the Class A semifinal with a score of 9 to 2 over MCC & will face the defending state champion on Monday at 10:00 a.m. from Target Field.

Other games saw Windom finish third in Class AA while Mankato West lost in Class AAA.

DCI: Drum Corps International

5:30-10 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — All Sales Final — Experience thrilling performances from elite drum corps at this exciting community event.

Billy Currington Concert

7 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheatre — Tickets available — Enjoy live country music under the stars with Billy Currington.

Lee Brice Concert

7:30 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Country music superstar Lee Brice brings his hit-making voice to Mankato with new singles and fan favorites.