Good morning, Mankato.

Juneteenth took over Civic Center Plaza as community members marked a nine-year celebration organized by Greater Mankato Diversity Council (GMDC).

Local speakers highlighted freedom and unity while an MSU student showcased commemorative designs honoring civil rights leaders.

Volk Transfer said falling diesel prices have had little effect on shipping rates in the Midwest as a 22 percent fuel cost increase and extra demand from competitors’ closures left its fleet with high expenses.

The company expects rates to stabilize in 4 to 5 months.

Diesel prices in the Midwest have dropped back to about $5 per gallon & local trucking companies in Mankato may benefit as tensions ease.

Minnesota Private Colleges Week will begin Monday and run through Friday, giving high school students the chance to visit 18 private nonprofit colleges including Bethany Lutheran + Gustavus Adolphus.

Visits start at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. and free registration ends Thursday.

Mankato resident Vusa Bentley — known for her grueling training — will try to break the Guinness World Record for the longest plank on Oct.

24 at Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz at 9 a.m.; she partners with United Way to support 75 local programs via her 50-state challenge.

Two local baseball games concluded at the Mulvihill Legion Baseball Tournament Friday.

Chaska edged Mankato American 6-3 in extra innings (thrilling play at the plate), while Sleepy Eye defeated Mankato National 6-5 in the final innings.

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.