Good morning, Mankato.

Friday night at the Wine Cafe, activist Cameron Kennedy hosted Ask an Anarchist in Mankato to discuss his experience in community organizing and encourage locals to support radical activism + his remarks urged attendees to unite in protecting their neighborhoods.

Officer Austin Buss was shot on June 18 during a traffic stop on Bunker Lane and was escorted home on Friday by Saint Peter Police and Mankato Public Safety, with community members showing support as he recovers (no return date has been set).

St. Peter Police Officer Austin Buss, recovering after being shot last week, was honored on Friday as residents lined Minnesota Avenue to welcome him home with a hero's escort — a strong show of community support.

MSU held the RESEPI graduation on Friday, training educators and students on robotics in 12 local schools.

The two-week program will impact roughly 600 students this fall by providing supplies to boost hands-on STEM learning.

Gopher State One Call explains that utility companies apply color-coded flags before excavation to protect underground lines and public safety.

Removing these markers early may lead to service disruptions and fines up to $5,000 — residents are advised to leave them in place for the full 14 days until work is finished.

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.