Good morning, Mankato.

Adams Street near River Hills Mall is being fixed by WW Blacktopping, so shoppers face slow traffic as detour signs guide them to a back door entrance near Victory Drive—drivers usually use the closed Sioux Road route.

The work started this week and will reopen the main entrance at the end of September while the intersection at Adams and Raintree stays closed until mid-October.

Volunteers are needed for the annual Mankato Marathon set for six weeks from now.

Organizers need help as course marshal, finish line support and packet pick-up helper—each role key to a smooth race day.

Troy Lavern Nielsen (38) from Madison Lake was convicted of fifth degree assault in Blue Earth County District Court after using a metal car jack in a fight and will serve three days in jail with a year of probation.

A Blue Earth man, Gavin Vincent Barnett, 23, was charged with animal torture and assault after he shot farm cats and pigs during a domestic dispute on Sept.

3—he is set to face trial in Faribault County District Court.

Circus Classic arrived Friday night at Blue Earth County Fairgrounds with a big top, high-flying stunts, and costumes that thrilled local families—shows continue today and will extend through Sunday as the Liebel family-run circus entertains audiences.

Today, the Hermann Monument Society presents HermannFest in New Ulm to honor the iconic monument—events start at 11:30 a.m. at Hermann Heights and continue at Harman Park with live music until 11:30 p.m., food and beer vendors on site, and fireworks over the monument at 8:30 p.m. marking the celebration.

South Central College awarded $425,000 in scholarships through its College Foundation—this amount rose from $360,000 two years ago and helps cover costs for first-generation students and those entering high-demand fields.

The awards range from partial funding to full rides and aim to make higher education more affordable.

A massive underground water source known as the Mount Simon aquifer supplies drinking water to over one million people—officials in North Mankato now worry about its long-term sustainability.

Local leaders will review data center proposals on Sunday as they work to secure the water supply for future needs.

KEYC's Sports Extra report outlines fall week two matchups as Mankato West meets Owatonna and Mankato East faces RJ while other schools play football—MSU also is set to challenge Central Oklahoma in women's soccer.

53rd Annual Traditional Mahkato Wacipi

7 p.m., 1 p.m. — Land of Memories Park — $8 general admission, free for children and seniors — Celebrate Dakota culture with dance, music, and traditional festivities at this vibrant powwow.

Sioux Falls Cougars vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch as the Cougars and Mavericks clash in a thrilling college football matchup.

Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football Game

12:00 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Mavericks as they take to the field in an exciting football showdown.