In an effort to modernize parking and enhance the downtown experience, the City of Mankato has transitioned its four main parking ramps to a gateless, pay-by-plate system. Parking enforcement and [...]

At approximately 12:21 a.m. on Dec. 11, Mankato Department of Public Safety officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots in the area of 703 N. 4th Street. Upon arrival, officers [...]

The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (MPFA) today announced $91.7 million in loans and grants for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects in 26 cities throughout the state. The funding will [...]

Minnesota State University, Mankato will award 1,971 degrees to 1,695 students at the end of the fall 2025 semester, with approximately 700 students planning to participate in commencement ceremonies scheduled [...]

The Mankato City Council has revoked the liquor license for The 507, ending the downtown bar’s ability to operate under a grandfathered Class B license after a series of violations [...]

Minnesota State University, Mankato is partnering with the Girl Scouts River Valleys to establish a leadership institute at Minnesota State Mankato that will be open to more than 17,000 Girl [...]

The holidays are here—and so is one of the most anticipated musical events of the season! The Mankato Symphony Orchestra (MSO) invites the community to a powerful and uplifting evening [...]

The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) released its annual report, the Philanthropy Review, celebrating another year of impact in local giving.   A total of 701 grants, amounting to $4.2 million, [...]

The Blue Earth County Library System (BECLS) is pleased to announce the launch of Scholars in the Stacks, a new series featuring local experts presenting on their areas of research [...]