Good morning, Mankato.

Mandy Krause-Rideout took over Diamond Dust Bakery in St. Peter at the end of August and promised to keep bakery staples (like chicken salad on cranberry wild rice bread) unchanged while planning to add new sandwiches, salads, wraps and rice bowls.

At History Fest, students saw a vintage cannon fire on Friday as the event continues at Jack McGowan’s Farm with hands-on exhibits today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (activities include reenactments, grain milling and bread making) that bring history to life.

Mankato Area Public Schools will host community tours of West High School on Monday, Oct.

12 to showcase renovated spaces including a new gym. East High School will host planetarium shows, while Superintendent Paul Peterson discussed a school fund change — estimated to add $265,000 annually.

Officials announce that the Minnesota State system will restructure its colleges to address a $30 million deficit—some low-enrollment campuses may face consolidation as programs are cut.

MSU in Mankato is expected to stay strong through local support and a $60 million Future State redevelopment.

Prairie Winds eighth grader David Edorh was named one of 26 national winners of the Caroline D.

Bradley Scholarship and will use the award, which covers full high school tuition, to attend a hybrid program at Mankato East plus an online school as he pursues math studies.

North Mankato’s Sports Extra report covered fall week six scores from high school football and NCAA matchups, featuring Mankato West’s 58-0 win over Two Rivers & Minnesota State men’s hockey’s 4-0 win over Wisconsin.