Good morning, Mankato.

Rice Companies partners with Feeding Our Communities Partners to provide over 1,100 students with food boxes during their winter break in North Mankato.

Twelve winners of Mankato's annual photo contest have been chosen for the city's 2025 calendar, highlighting local sights and quality of life.

The Kiwanis Holiday Lights event in Mankato is set to dazzle with nearly all its decorations displayed in Sibley Park and a new train ride feature, highlighting community effort and support.

Three light displays were stolen from the Kiwanis Holiday Lights event in Mankato, marking a rare incident of theft in its 12-year history.

South Central College's 'Grateful Gathering' event combined its traditional Thanksgiving meal with a new gingerbread house contest to foster collaboration among different academic programs.

South Central College hosted a Thanksgiving lunch featuring a silent auction of gingerbread houses, created through a collaboration between culinary and architecture students to benefit school programs.

The Mankato City Council approved a plan allowing up to four cannabis retail locations with specific proximity restrictions to schools, daycares, treatment facilities, and parks, effective in late December.

Kiwanis Holiday Lights Opening Night Ceremony

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a festive parade and lighting ceremony at Sibley Park, featuring local Girl Scout troops.

David Harland's Solo Guitar Holiday Show

Experience a captivating solo guitar performance featuring holiday arrangements and original material at the Minnesota State University.

Bowling Green Falcons vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Hockey

The Bowling Green Falcons compete against the Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks in a college hockey matchup at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.

United Way's Fire & Ice Gala 2024

Experience a night of elegance at Greater Mankato Area United Way's annual black-tie gala, dedicated to raising essential funds for health, education, and basic needs programs.

Caregiver Support Groups

This event offers support and encouragement for caregivers through group discussions, limited to 10 participants, with pre-registration required.

Lake Superior State Lakers vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Hockey

The Minnesota State Maverick Men's Hockey team competes against Lake Superior State University at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, MN.

A Charles Dickens Christmas: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic

This production offers a unique perspective on Charles Dickens as he struggles to create 'A Christmas Carol' while confronting his past and discovering the essence of Christmas.

Stay Informed: Protect Yourself from Scams with the MN Attorney General's Office

Attend a free session led by Matt Gladue from the MN Attorney General’s Office to learn about common scams targeting older adults and how to safeguard personal information.