Good morning, Mankato.

Summer crops such as sweet corn and watermelon remain at local markets while fall crops, including pumpkins and apples, will soon appear as producers plan ahead + farmers have had a dry yet productive season.

Forty local nonprofits gathered at Bethany Lutheran College’s Sports and Fitness Center on Thursday, Aug.

27 for Greater Mankato Growth’s annual Nonprofit Volunteer and Information Fair. The event connected community members and students with volunteer opportunities — supporting local causes.

Darcy Stueber, the Mankato Area Public Schools nutrition director, was named Midwest Region Director of the Year by the School Nutrition Association earlier this spring.

She was surprised by the honor, which shows her nearly nine years of leading creative & nutritious meal programs for students.

Mankato Area Zero Waste will host Zero Waste Day in the Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept.

19 at the Sibley Park Pavilion, offering a clothing swap, appliance repairs, educational booths, live food & music to help residents reduce landfill waste.

The Le Sueur-Henderson football team is aiming for a return to the Section 3AA title game and will start its season with a home matchup against Lester Prairie on Thursday, Sept.

3 at 7 p.m. & local fans are eager to see a competitive performance.

New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva football team embarks on a new era with first-year coach Devin Lockerby + the Panthers prepare for their week zero game at Sleepy Eye United.

The No. 5 Minnesota State football team won 38-14 in its season opener against Colorado Mesa last night.

The team will face U-Mary next Saturday & looks to build on its strong start.

Minnesota State football will face Colorado Mesa for its first match-up as running back Sam Backer and new addition Connor Fournier lead the attack — the volleyball team, coming off a strong 2025 campaign, opens against Emporia State with coach Corey Phelps, Jadyn Lester and Avery Rosenberg adding fresh energy.