Good morning, Mankato.

The YWCA Mankato in partnership with APX Construction Group built a tiny home with 10 middle school girls in its Trade Trailblazer program and will raffle it off—raffle tickets cost $100 until 5 p.m. today—and the winner need only hook up plumbing and water to make it livable.

It has been over a year since flooding swept away the historic Dam Store and a nearby home along the Blue Earth River, and the family now runs a larger store for its first full season.

Co-owners David Hruska and Jenny Barnes remain hopeful to return to the dam site that was once their home.

On Tuesday night a week-old white goat with blue eyes was taken from Goofy Goat Farm in Madison Lake when a caretaker saw a white Chevy Trailblazer speeding away—owner Mark Bisch warned that the stolen kid may not survive without proper care.

A Mankato man was charged with felony domestic assault after officers responded to a home on June 14 when the victim said the suspect grabbed her arm, threw her onto a bed and threatened her with a hammer—he has a history of domestic violence, including a strangulation incident—and is set to appear in court today.

A historic flood in 2024 forced the closure of Highway 169 between Mankato, St. Peter and Henderson, with Highway 99 Bridge in St. Peter and Highway 22 also shut due to rising waters along the Minnesota River.

The river crested at 762.50 feet in St. Peter on June 26th, 2024 (the major flood stage) and at 741.79 feet in Henderson on June 25th, 2024 (breaking the previous record).

Throwback Punk Rock Night

8-11:30 p.m. — NaKato Bar & Grill — $10 — Enjoy an epic night featuring local punk rock legends reuniting for a tribute to their musical roots.

La Crosse Steam vs. Mankato Habaneros Doubleheader

3:05 – 4:35 PM — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling doubleheader between local favorites as they hit the diamond.

La Crosse Steam vs. Mankato Habaneros

6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket sales may vary — Experience a thrilling baseball showdown while supporting a charitable cause.

La Crosse Steam vs Mankato Habaneros Game

6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively baseball match with proceeds benefiting a great cause.

Wynonna Judd Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of powerful country music with Wynonna Judd.

Nitro-X Summer Camp

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Minnesota State University, Mankato — Registration required — Engage in hands-on activities exploring careers in transportation through RC car racing and teamwork.

Warren Zeiders Concert

7-9 p.m. — Vetter Stone Amphitheater — Ticket sales begin February 21 — Experience Warren Zeiders live as part of The Relapse Tour.

Mankato Habaneros vs. Wausau Ignite

6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the live action as the Mankato Habaneros take on the Wausau Ignite in an exciting softball showdown.

Wausau Softball vs. Mankato Habaneros

5:05-6:35 PM — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting double-header of softball action at ISG Field.

Minot Honeybees vs Mankato Habaneros

5:05-6:35 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game while supporting a good cause.