Good morning, Mankato.

On July 8, the annual Thunder of Drums will take place at MSU’s Blakeslee Stadium beginning at 7 p.m.—a drum and bugle corps event sponsored by the Mankato Kiwanis Club that draws about 3,200 spectators and 700 performers.

The performance will feature elaborate shows that tell dramatic stories with music and choreography, adding to a cherished local tradition.

A 31-year-old St. Peter man, Hayden Taylor Simmons Adams, crashed his 2019 Nissan Sentra on Highway 22 at 3:38 p.m. Friday when he swerved to avoid hitting an animal — his car rolled into a ditch — and he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a St. Peter hospital.

On Friday, June 27th—a 48-year-old Le Sueur woman named Christina Marie Fredrickson—was injured when her 2025 Honda HR-V rolled on Highway 169 near St. Peter after colliding with an unknown vehicle in Traverse Township; she received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital.

MnDOT will resurface a 1.5-mile stretch of Watonwan County Road 3 near Madelia on Monday and Tuesday as part of the Highway 60 detour route for the Lake Crystal area.

Eastbound traffic will use the existing detour while westbound vehicles will be rerouted via Blue Earth County Road 32 — flaggers will guide traffic through the work zone.

New car seat guidelines set Aug.

1 require children younger than 13 to ride in the back seat when available. Children under 2 must use a rear-facing car seat until they reach weight or height limits (this switch may lead to a front-facing seat) and children aged 4 to 9 need a booster seat until a regular seat belt fits (seat belts replace the booster when criteria are met).

Work on the Woodshire Drive reconstruction project will begin Monday at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Knollcrest Drive.

The project covers Woodshire hillside and Woodshire Drive from Sylvan Way to the end cul-de-sac—phased closures on Madison Avenue and posted detours will affect traffic until the project is finished by October.

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.

Thunder Bay Border Cats at Mankato MoonDogs

6:35-8:05 p.m. — ISG Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball matchup under the evening sky.

2025 Celebration of Agriculture

4-9 p.m. — ISG Field — Free entry — Celebrate the strength and innovation of the agriculture community while enjoying a game with the Mankato MoonDogs.