Good morning, Mankato.

The Mankato Salvation Army’s day shelter offers water, showers, laundry, & a free lunch program to over 30 guests during hot summer days at 700 South Riverfront Drive.

Donations of water and sports drinks are requested to help keep clients cool.

Twin Rivers Council for the Arts announced that the CityArt in the Alley Community Mural, created by local artists Dana Sikkila and Dinah Langsjoen, now greets residents along Belgrade Avenue at NaKato Bar & Grill — the artwork titled Sounds of North Mankato celebrates local creativity and brings public art to Lower North Mankato.

MAPS board members met Monday evening to review their 2027-28 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan for school facilities.

The plan, which includes a new HVAC system at Eagle Lake Elementary and $4.3 million in renovations paid over several years, builds on last year's indoor air quality projects (from bonds issued).

On Monday, the Mankato Area Public Schools Board held a closed meeting to evaluate Supt.

Paul Peterson and gave him overwhelmingly positive marks on resource management and community engagement. Board Chair Shannon Sinning praised his performance and noted plans for future innovations in high school and middle school programs.

Riverfront Drive under Veterans Memorial Bridge will close from July 27 for about two weeks to remove the temporary work platform — traffic will detour on Plum, 2nd, and Main Streets.

The closure follows earlier repairs and is part of ongoing bridge upgrades.