Mankato, MN -- Community grant applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 9. Grant applications include the following categories and their respective goal: - Community performing arts and music--enhance public performances…

Mankato-Calling photographers of all ages and skill levels! Submit photographs to the City of Mankato’s 2023 Photo Contest for a chance to be featured in the City’s printed calendar and various communication pieces. Theme Favorite…

Mankato-On Tuesday, July 4, community members are invited to view the Red, Hot & Boom fireworks display from the Veteran's Memorial Bridge or Riverfront Park, 309 W. Rock Street. The bridge will close to traffic at 9 p.m. Fireworks will begin…

‘Tiny Art’- Making for All at Canton Library This Summer All Submissions on Display in August’s Month-Long Tiny Art Show Mankato-Provide input about area multi-modal transportation projects programmed for federal funding in…

Mankato-Mankato’s Annual Clean-up will be held in May at the Public Works Center, 501 S. Victory Dr., with scheduled drop-off dates and times for eligible residents. During Annual Clean-up, Mankato residents actively billed for garbage…

Mankato's "State of the City" Shares 2022 Accomplishments and Highlights Another year has wrapped up for the City of Mankato, and its 2022 accomplishments, highlights, project updates and a look ahead are featured in Mankato’s "State of the…

Mankato's "State of the City" shares2022 Accomplishments and Highlights Mankato-Mankato's "State of the City" shares 2022 accomplishments, highlights and project updates and looks ahead to what's next for 2023. "We've wrapped up another year,…

Mankato-City of Mankato firefighters are now equipped with handheld thermal cameras, tools that can help save lives by helping firefighters make more informed decisions during fire events and search and rescue operations. The cameras are light,…

Help Plan Mankato's Future--Be Involved in Strategic Planning Efforts The City of Mankato’s Strategic Planning process is underway, and you’re invited to provide feedback as the City’s 2024 to 2029 Strategic Plan is developed.…

Mankato-Applications are being accepted for Mankato's new Neighborhood Engagement Grant Program. The pilot project is designed to provide small monetary grants to residents, neighborhood associations and community organizations located in Mankato to…

Mankato-With the heavy snow, proper placement of garbage and recycling carts is important. Carts placed in the street can become road obstacles for motorists and also make it difficult for snowplows to clear roads of snow quickly and efficiently.…

Mankato-Attend an open house on Tuesday, January 24, to learn about the draft Affordable Housing Action Plan. Two sessions will be offered at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Both will be held in the Mankato Room on the first floor of the Intergovernmental Center,…

Mankato-Dwayne Qutez Irving, a level three predatory offender who was registered as homeless in the City of Mankato, is now residing on the 1400 block of Second Avenue in Mankato. A community notification meeting was conducted prior to Irving's…

Mankato-Mankato’s "Keep the Wreath Bright, Prevent a Red Light" annual public safety campaign ended with one preventable fire (estimated combined loss of $50,000) and one fire-related injury. This campaign is designed to help remind people…

Mankato-Community grant applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 10. Grant applications include the following categories and their respective goal: - Community Performing Arts and Music--Enhance public performances in…

Mankato-Adopt a fire hydrant to keep it clear of snow and ice to help firefighters respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently. Visible hydrants are important because every second counts when fire crews respond to a fire. To keep hydrants clear,…

Mankato-Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive species, has been confirmed in the City of Mankato for the first time. Infested trees were discovered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) as part of a routine tree survey. View a Minnesota…

Mankato-Mankato Public Safety responded to the report of a kidnapping and burglary at 10:26 p.m. last night (December 6) on the 400 block of North Sixth Street. Xia-Ziang Conchita Plunkett, age 33, with no permanent address, entered a Mankato…

Mankato-Special Event Support Grant applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 9. This grant has been established to help community not-for-profit organizations initiate and develop events by providing funding that will help…

Get Ready for Snow Season: Subscribe to Mankato Snow Emergency Alerts Be one of the first to know about snow emergencies in Mankato by signing up to receive alerts: -Subscribe to text messages by texting START to 507-200-3003. -Sign-up for…

Mankato-Public Safety responded to the report of a structure fire at 1400 Warren St., Building C, at 8:32 a.m. today. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from the roofline and a second-story window. Crews assisted an individual who was…

Mankato-From December 1 through December 8, a seat on each Mankato City bus will be reserved in honor of Rosa Parks, who contributed to the Civil Rights movement. She refused to give up her seat while riding a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955,…

Mankato-The City of Mankato kicks off its annual safety campaigns for the holiday season: Keep the Wreath Bright, Prevent a Red Light begins Thursday, November 24, and goes through Sunday, January 1. The goal of this effort is to keep the wreath…

Mankato-Help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of motor vehicle theft by locking vehicle doors and thinking about what attracts a thief. Most incidents occur because doors are unlocked or vehicles are left running and unattended. To help…

Mankato-Mankato's leaf pick-up service is wrapping soon with crews planning to canvass the City between now and Wednesday, November 23 (not including the weekend). Service is based on the weather and cold temperatures because they can impact leaf…

Mankato-Help us help you stay safe by following tips to help prevent fires and injuries from home heating equipment: - Keep heating equipment at least three feet away from combustible materials. - When asleep or not in the home, turn off space…

Mankato-Dispose of pumpkins at one of two organics recycling drop-off locations in Mankato: Public Works Center, 501 S. Victory Drive Sibley Park, 900 Mound Ave. (near the Sibley Park Pavilion) There is no fee for Mankato residents to use…

Change Batteries in Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms During Daylight Saving Mankato-A great time to test and change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is when changing your clocks for daylight saving time on Sunday, November 6. These…

Mankato Begins New Residential Garbage and Recycling Schedule Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Mankato's Garbage and Recycling Pick-up Why are these changes being made? Changes are being made by West Central Sanitation,…

Mankato-Police seek the public's assistance in identifying a male suspect regarding criminal damage to the sculpture "Endeavor" located on Hickory Street. The incident occurred at approximately 12:24 a.m., Saturday, October 29. The suspect…

Mankato-As a reminder, beginning Tuesday, November 1, Mankato's residential garbage and recycling pick-up service schedule will change to a four-day pick-up. These changes were made by West Central Sanitation, the City's waste hauler, to help keep…

Mankato-Help us help you stay safe this Halloween: - Keep lit candles away from anything that can burn. - Wear bright, reflective costumes or add reflective tape to be more visible. - Ensure costume masks don't obscure vision. - It’s…

Mankato Photo Contest Winners Announced Mankato-Twelve photo contest winners were selected to be featured in Mankato's 2023 calendar, a useful communication tool that features public meeting dates and locations, contact information, 24-hour…

Mankato-Provide feedback on exhibits for the Jefferson Quarry by Monday, October 31. The design was developed based on public input gathered through community open houses and online engagement. Also available online are exhibits that show progress…

Mankato-Restrooms in City parks begin closing today, October 17, for winter preparations. Restrooms at Riverfront Park, 309 W Rock St., and Kiwanis Recreation Area, 2301 US-169, remain open year round. Park restrooms are not built for year-round…

Mankato-Mankato’s annual leaf pick-up service is scheduled to begin Monday, October 24 and last through Friday, November 18 (weather permitting). Leaf pick-up runs as usual Monday through Friday and is not impacted by the recent changes to the…

Mankato-Fire hydrant painting is underway in the following sections of Mankato: - West Mankato - Lincoln Park Neighborhood - Highway 169 corridor near the Highway 14 intersection - Third Avenue north of Highway 14 and Industrial and Lime Valley…

Mankato-Three winners of Mankato’s City Services Scavenger Hunt have been announced: - Alisha Davis - Caden Leibbrand - Seaver Mashak Winners received a Mankato pack and recognition at the Tuesday, October 11 City Council meeting.…

Mankato-Winners of Mankato's Public Safety Fire Coloring Contest have been selected. Winning sheets will be on display at Mankato's Fire Open House on Sunday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Winners are: Ages 2 - Preschool First place: Ashton…

Mankato-Provide ideas about Mankato's affordable housing needs by attending an open house, including round table discussions, on Tuesday, October 11. Two sessions will be offered at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Both will be held in the Mankato Room, first…

Mankato-Public Safety seeks assistance locating missing person Cullen Duane Kennedy. Kennedy, a 25-year-old white male, is considered a vulnerable adult. He is 6-foot 5-inches tall and 250 pounds. He has not contacted his family and was last seen at…

Indigenous Peoples Day is October 10 In 2018, the City of Mankato adopted a resolution marking the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples Day. Monday, October 10 of this year marks the fourth annual recognition of this day. This resolution…

Mankato-Attend an come-and-go open house to review a refined, high-level, potential redevelopment concept for the Jefferson Quarry that was created based on public input and learn about the next steps for the Jefferson Quarry redevelopment:…

Mankato-Attend an come-and-go open house to review a refined, high-level, potential redevelopment concept for the Jefferson Quarry that was created based on public input and learn about the next steps for the Jefferson Quarry redevelopment:…

Attend Mankato's Fire Open House on October 9 to Learn About Fire Safety Mankato-The City of Mankato’s Public Safety Fire Open House is back and will be held Sunday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Safety Center, 710 S.…

Mankato-At around 10:30 a.m., Public Safety responded to the report of an active shooter at West High School, 1351 South Riverfront Drive. Police searched the entire school and found there was no threat. It's believed the call was a hoax, also…

Provide Feedback About Draft Unmanned Aerial System Policy Mankato-The City of Mankato has purchased an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), also known as drone. The UAV will be used across City departments and operated by trained staff. Public Safety…

Public Safety Responds to Medical Emergency Mankato-Public Safety responded to a medical emergency situation that occurred in the overflow parking lot off of Pleasant Street near West High School, 1351 South Riverfront Drive. The high school was…

Mankato-Starting Sunday, September 25 through Friday, September 30 the City of Mankato will be flushing water mains. Water main flushing is scheduled to occur from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. View online water flushing schedule and map. Section 1 West…

Mankato-The City of Mankato is developing an Affordable Housing Action Plan to help determine affordable housing needs in the community. Because public input is an important part of the plan's development, two open houses, including round table…

Mankato-At 10:52 a.m., today (Monday, September 12), Public Safety, with assistance from the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office, located a deceased male near the 600 block of Agency Trail. The body was transported to the Ramsey County Medical…

Mankato-Public Safety seeks assistance locating missing person Makhi William Nave. Nave, a 20-year-old black male, is 6-foot two-inches tall and 150 pounds. He has not contacted his family and was last seen at approximately 12 a.m., Saturday,…

It's never too early to learn about fire safety! City of Mankato residents ages two through Fifth Grade are invited to color the "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape" coloring sheet ahead of this year's Fire Open House on Sunday, October 9. …

Mankato-Attend an open house to review Mankato's proposed 2023 Community Investment Plan (CIP) projects and provide ideas to City staff: 6 p.m., Thursday, September 22 Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, Ellerbe Room 1 Civic Center Plaza …

Share Your Vision for Mankato's Community Investment Plan Save the date to attend an open house to learn about and provide feedback on proposed projects in Mankato's 2022 Community Investment Plan and discuss future projects: Thursday,…

Mankato-There's still time to provide feedback about where to place a proposed splash pad in the City of Mankato and what play features to consider. Complete an online survey at Every Voice Mankato and share ideas for park locations using an…

Preparing for the Emerald Ash Borer Although the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has not yet been discovered in the City of Mankato, the City has been pre-emptively removing ash trees in poor condition from City boulevards, parks and open spaces to help…

Mankato-Submit photos to Mankato's 2022 Photo Contest by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 26. This year's winners and honorable mentions will be featured in the City's 2023 printed calendar. The first-place winner will also receive a $100 gift certificate…

Mankato’s Bus Route 7 now offers increased coverage in the Old Town neighborhood. The route has been adjusted to include Broad Street, between Madison Avenue and Cherry Street. View a map for Route 7. Track City buses in realtime. For more…

Mankato-Tourtellotte Pool and the summer bus routes are scheduled to end their 2022 season in mid-August. Summer Bus Routes Two summer bus routes, Kato Go Play and River Valley Ride, will end their 2022 season on Friday, August 12. The summer…

Mankato-Fire hydrants in sections of Mankato will begin being painted tomorrow, Tuesday, August 9. Hydrants will first be primed with yellow paint and then finished with a red coat of paint. Hydrant painting will take place in the following…

Help the City of Mankato determine where to place a proposed splash pad, an outdoor water play area, and what play features to consider. Provide feedback online at Every Voice Mankato by completing a survey to vote for top three play features and…

City of Mankato Online Newsletter - August 2022 Attend Mankato's 24th Annual RibFest August 4 - 7 The 24th Annual RibFest returns to Riverfront Park, 309 W. Rock St., Thursday, August 4 – Sunday, August 7. RibFest features live music in…

Since it’s the time of year to be outdoors, help us help you stay safe when having a recreational fire. Prioritize safety by following these guidelines: -Recreational fires are allowed in the City of Mankato without a permit as long as…

Mankato's Lawn Watering Conservation Program remains in effect for all residential and commercial properties using City of Mankato water. Conserving and reducing usage helps ensure the area's groundwater resources are used efficiently. Conservation…

Provide Feedback on Potential Redevelopment Scenarios for the Jefferson Quarry Mankato-Two scenarios have been created to help show how the Jefferson Quarry can potentially be redeveloped. View scenario A and scenario B, and provide feedback online…

Mankato-There's still time to register your block party for Mankato's annual Night to Unite, now held on the first Tuesday of August. Staff will be visiting neighborhood parties from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 2. Registration deadline…

Go on a Scavenger Hunt to Explore City Services Mankato-Learn more about the services the City of Mankato provides by going on a scavenger hunt to collect 10 photos. The adventure is focused on the responsibilities of Mankato’s team: clean…

Mankato-The Mankato City Council has announced a vacancy for current Ward 3. Those interested in applying to serve as Ward 3 Councilperson are encouraged to submit a letter of interest by Friday, July 29 via email or mail to: City of Mankato …

Mankato-Public Safety are seeking two suspects involved in a burglary around 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, on the 600 block of Prairie Rose Trail. An undisclosed amount of money was taken. Footage of the suspects were captured on home surveillance…

Practice Safety Around Fireworks to Reduce Injuries, Firesand Complaints Mankato-Since fireworks are associated with many injuries each year, help us help you to avoid accidents by following these safety tips: - Follow instructions closely…

City Offices Closed July 4; Garbage and Bus Service Affected City of Mankato offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. There will be no city bus service and residential garbage and recycling pick-up schedule…

Mankato-The City of Mankato’s Photo Contest features new elements to help inspire photographers to think outside the box and help ensure entries can be accepted. Participants are encouraged to review the new information before submitting.…

Mankato-The opening date for Mankato’s Tourtellotte Pool has been rescheduled to Sunday, June 12 due to the cold temperatures over the past week and mechanical issues. “It’s important to ensure pool systems are operational and…

Consume with Confidence: Mankato's Drinking Water Report is now Available Mankato-Consume with confidence – the City of Mankato’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available, and the results are excellent. Mankato’s…

Mankato-The City of Mankato has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association with awards for the City's financial reporting and governmental budgeting efforts: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting This…

Consume with Confidence: Mankato's Drinking Water Meets and Exceeds Drinking Water Quality Standards Mankato’s drinking water meets and exceeds state and federal standards for high quality water. The results of water quality monitoring,…

Mankato-The Riverfront Drive Demonstration Project, which will pilot the proposed roadway design between Plum and Rock streets, is scheduled to begin Monday, June 6. Set-up for the demonstration project has been confirmed and will take place Friday,…

Mankato-Mankato's Well 15 will be taken out of service on Monday, May 23 for maintenance, which is expected to last through the first week in July. Work done will help maintain the integrity of the well to meet residents' water needs, allow for a…

Mankato-Public Safety responded to the report of an armed robbery at a local retail establishment, 1030 Madison Avenue, at about 2:30 a.m., Sunday, May 15. A staff person reported being assaulted, which resulted in minor injuries, and robbed of…

Help Rethink the Jefferson Quarry Help rethink the Jefferson Quarry and share ideas about what its future could possibly look like. The quarry, located near the Minnesota River and south of Highway 14, was once used to mine limestone and sand.…

Mankato's Annual Clean-up Takes Place in May Eligible residents can take part in Mankato’s Annual Clean-up, which will be held at the Public Works Center, 501 S. Victory Dr. During Annual Clean-up, residents actively billed for garbage…

Mankato-The City of Mankato will flush water mains from Sunday, May 1 through Friday, May 6. Flushing hours are scheduled from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. daily to ensure convenience for residents. View an online water flushing schedule and map.…

Mankato-The City of Mankato is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Arbor Day Poster Contest. This year, there were three grade categories: Kindergarten and First Grade: First place – Riley Larsen, Kindergarten Second place –…

Mankato-The animals are returning to Sibley Farm in Sibley Park, 900 Mound Avenue, and all are expected to be back at their seasonal home by the end of this week. This year's farm animals include alpacas, lambs, donkeys, calves, goats, peafowl,…

Mankato-The City of Mankato is piloting "No Mow May," an initiative designed to promote healthy habitats for early season pollinators, such as bees, by allowing grass to grow. During this month-long pilot program, the City will temporarily suspend…