Good morning, Mankato.

Firefighters from the North Mankato Fire Department will meet the public during an open house on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at Fire Station No. 2 on Howard Drive.

Visitors will tour the station, view fire safety demonstrations, and enjoy snacks—an event planned as part of National Fire Prevention Week.

Retired East teacher Richard Meyer released his self-published poetry book 'Stumbling Onward' which holds 104 poems—60 reprinted and 44 new—and he said it is his final hurrah as a poet.

Meyer, known for clear language and a mix of serious emotion with humor, hopes his work speaks to everyday experiences.

Open Enrollment for health insurance will begin in a few weeks and new changes may force seniors to choose plans without agent support.

Local agent Mary McClure said insurance companies have stopped commission payments—leaving agents without income to help longtime clients.

The Mankato East boys soccer team beat New Ulm 4-2 on Monday — a hard-fought win — in a match that put both teams to the test.

Wrestling Brotherhood broke ground on a new indoor training center in Mankato to offer year-round training and camps for youth wrestlers while aiming to grow membership from 50 to 300 by the end of the year.

Local leaders and businesses supported the $1.4 million project with contributions in materials and a $50,000 donation from Clint Adams — a historic step for the local wrestling community.

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.

Mavericks vs. Tommies College Football Showdown

12:00 PM – 5:02 PM — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center — VIP ticket options available — Experience elite seating and a vibrant tailgate at the Mavericks' face-off against the Tommies.

Winona State Warriors vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Football

1-2:30 p.m. — Blakeslee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of collegiate football as the Warriors take on the Mavericks.

A Night in Valhalla: Viking After-Dark Experience

7-11 PM — Great Northern Viking Festival — Tickets on sale now — Experience a night of mead, music, and Viking-themed merriment in an immersive setting.