Good morning, Mankato.

The Mankato Farmers’ Market will be held this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Best Buy parking lot on Adams Street, featuring nearly 50 vendors offering local produce + artisanal goods.

Weekday markets will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

A fundraiser for the family of Aja St. Peter, who died Saturday in a car accident on Highway 169, has raised $54,700 of its $75,000 goal to help cover daily expenses and medical bills for her husband and three daughters.

Pioneer Seeds celebrated its 100th anniversary at its Corteva Mankato Research Station Tuesday, drawing dozens who toured the facility and heard about future plans to breed crops more resilient against pests + diseases.

Bethany Lutheran College celebrated its 100th anniversary when Tuesday marked the first day of class and the start of new graduate programs (including Clinical Mental Health Counseling) for a diverse student body.

Construction at Mankato West High School is on track as crews finish high-traffic zones before classes begin Sept.

8. New spaces, including the main entrance, science labs, common areas, gym + staff offices, will be ready on day one while interior renovations continue afterward.

At South Central College yesterday, Splash the otter debuted as the new mascot during celebrations that featured free food and t-shirt airbrush stations (the mascot symbolizes the college’s focus on curiosity, adaptability, and community spirit).

Political science professor Kevin Parsneau of Minnesota State University explained that election denialism has grown over time after state races—including the recent gubernatorial primary where Mike Lindell lost to Lisa Demuth—sparked vague claims of irregularities despite stronger election safeguards than before 2000.

Minnesota State football is set to open its season tomorrow against Colorado Mesa, with head coach Todd Hoffner discussing strategies ahead of the match.