Good morning, Mankato.

Local veterans from the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association help each other with home repairs and transportation; the new local chapter, which nearly tripled its membership since last October, will host its first event on Labor Day weekend at the Blue Earth County Fairgrounds.

Planet Jump, a family entertainment center, signed a lease for a new trampoline park inside The Pond on Madison to offer dynamic attractions for all ages.

The park is set to open in Fall 2026 and will host community events with UNRL Hockey.

Boat owners hauling a 10-foot vessel on Minnesota roads must note that you need an oversize permit if the boat exceeds 8+6 inches in width or 13+6 inches in height.

The patrol advises checking trailer safety, tire pressure, and mirror adjustment to avoid tickets and crashes.

Nicollet County Health and Human Services released a five-year Community Health Improvement Plan in St. Peter to boost connectedness, health literacy, transportation, youth mental health & substance use; the plan outlines strategies with local partners to drive improvements over the coming years.

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.