Good morning, Mankato.

The outdoor Mankato Farmer's Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon (at the Best Buy parking lot on Adams Street) with nearly 50 vendors selling produce, eggs, honey, and local meat.

Weekday markets run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Members of the Kiwanis Club and project donors took part in the groundbreaking on Monday afternoon at Camp Patterson for new bathroom, shower facilities, camp counselors' cabin and covered activities area; the $1.3 million upgrade is set to be finished by spring in time for its 100th season.

Fentanyl Awareness Day returns for its fifth year at noon this Sunday at Erlandson Park, organized by the Travis James Gustavson Foundation to honor Travis and raise awareness with resources like narcan + community support, as local health officials note progress yet ongoing challenges.

Brighter Days Counseling PLLC now offers telehealth mental health support and free education workshops to help Mankato residents manage stress and access community resources, with owner Mary Ssegirinya building partnerships to expand services.

The practice aims to connect people to care without barriers.