Join us for a North Mankato Pollination Celebration! This initiative was developed to replace the “No Mow May” program, and instead focuses on pollinator education and supporting native plantings & pollination efforts all summer long. Find more details at www.northmankato.com…. pic.twitter.com/dSRK…

The deadline to apply for assistance under the cold weather rule is May 31. www.keyc.com/2024/04…

Drinking fountains & restrooms at the following parks are now open! NEW: recycling bins have been added to Benson Park & Caswell Park. These bins are to be used ONLY for recycling items. Misuse will result in their removal. For more park details visit www.northmankato.com….

According to the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, from March 1 to April 22, authorities responded to 16 calls about wildfires on or near naturally vegetated land. www.keyc.com/2024/04…

A special thank you to Matt and his crew at Austin's Auto located at 1620 Commerce Drive, North Mankato. Providing workmanship and a check presented to St Jude's for $1,361, Donations from work done in the community.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office at 507-233-6700. www.keyc.com/2024/04…

City crews & contractors will soon begin the annual street & alley paving project. This includes repairs to curbs, gutters, & storm drains, new pedestrian ramps at intersections, and mill & overlay paving. Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at 507-345-5570.

Removing water service lines contaminated with lead is not just a Flint, Michigan problem. The EPA estimates that 9 million pipes bringing drinking water into America’s homes contain lead - but InvestigateTV found that it could be more. www.investigatetv.co…

The City of North Mankato would like to give a special thank you to residents Jaynie, Zach, and Julie Twedt, who volunteered to clean up Spring Lake Park today in honor of Earth Day! Thank you for your efforts to make the park a cleaner place for all to enjoy.

Court documents detail more information about what led to the arrest of a democratic Minnesota state senator early Monday morning in Detroit Lakes. www.keyc.com/2024/04…

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) has been accused of and charged with 1st-degree felony burglary, after she allegedly broke into her step-mothers home in Detroit Lakes early Monday morning. www.keyc.com/2024/04…

Visit the North Mankato Taylor Library this week and check out one of their upcoming events! For more information on any of these events, visit their Facebook events page (www.facebook.com/Nor…), their website (northmankato.com/tay…), or call 507-345-5120. pic.twitter.com/sBln…

The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016. www.keyc.com/2024/04…

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office is assisting in the death investigation. www.keyc.com/2024/04…

Mark your calendars, the North Mankato Fun Days celebration returns July 10-14! The parade (held Saturday, July 13) is now taking applications. This event is brought to you by the North Mankato Activities & Business Association, check out www.northmankatoacti… for more details! pic.twitter.com/ieeB…