Upcoming Events

The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF), in collaboration with the Olseth Family Foundation; Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU) and South Central College (SCC) is proud to announce the second annual Recharge Mankato. The event, which will include free test drives of the latest electric vehicles and open to the public, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 in the Myers Field House on the MNSU campus. Last year, the inaugural event brought community leaders together to highlight the importance of electrifying the region’s transportation, and over 160 individuals had the opportunity to drive or ride in [...]

Jacqueline West Jacqueline is the author of the NYT-bestselling series The Books of Elsewhere, the middle-grade fantasy The Collectors, and the middle-grade mystery Digging Up Danger, as well as the YA novels Dreamers Often Lie and Last Things.  Her debut, The Shadows (The Books of Elsewhere, Volume One), garnered multiple starred reviews, was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start and a Junior Library Guild Selection, and received the 2010 CYBILS Award for fantasy/science fiction. An award-winning poet and occasional actress, Jacqueline lives with her family in Red Wing, Minnesota. Derek Anderson Derek is the New York Times bestselling artist behind more than twenty-five books for children. He is the award-winning illustrator of Little [...]

Join us on Sunday, October 6 and savor some of Minnesota’s best cycling. Explore the autumnal beauty of the Minnesota River Valley at the 9th Annual Mankato River Ramble. The landscape will be dressed in peak fall colors. Try one of four scenic tours ranging from 12 to 58 miles. You’ll pass charming waterfalls, epic river valleys and bountiful farmland at the easy pace of a bicycle. Don’t miss the award-winning pie, world-renown raspberry bars, invigorating fresh fruit, and all of the other treats, attractions, and amenities while on the River Ramble. Plus, all of this great entertainment is family-friendly — [...]

Mark Patrick Hypnosis is coming to Mankato on October 7th for one day only! 5:30 PM For the Weight Loss Seminar. 8:00 PM For the Quit Smoking Seminar. Lose weight or stop smoking now through hypnosis. Join the over half a million people who have stopped smoking and lost weight the Mark Patrick way. That's right. Join America's best-known hypnotist Mark Patrick. Weight loss hypnosis seminar is Monday, October 7th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Stop smoking hypnosis seminar is from 8-10 pm. Both are at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 901 Raintree Road. Registration starts 30 minutes prior to sessions. Seating [...]

Mark Patrick Hypnosis is coming to Mankato on October 7th for one day only! 5:30 PM For the Weight Loss Seminar. 8:00 PM For the Quit Smoking Seminar. Lose weight or stop smoking now through hypnosis. Join the over half a million people who have stopped smoking and lost weight the Mark Patrick way. That's right. Join America's best-known hypnotist Mark Patrick. Weight loss hypnosis seminar is Monday, October 7th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Stop smoking hypnosis seminar is from 8-10 pm. Both are at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 901 Raintree Road. Registration starts 30 minutes prior to sessions. Seating [...]

The Mankato Marathon is the Midwest’s boldest race, showcasing a dynamic course and determined runners. This exceptional course features a vast countryside run at the beginning and culminates in the beautiful, yet challenging Minnesota River Valley with Cheer Zones to help you stay motivated. There’s a race for every runner—a full marathon, relay, half, 10K, 5K, KidsK, Toddler Trot, and Diaper Dash. A host of accompanying weekend activities abounds for the whole family. The Mankato Marathon is a USATF certified course, making it a Boston Marathon qualifier. Be bold. Register for this exceptional race on October 18-19, 2019. Mankato Marathon was named the [...]

Jade Presents and the Mankato Civic Center are pleased to welcome the long-awaited return of TRAMPLED BY TURTLES to the arena on Saturday, November 16, 2019. General admission floor tickets are $39.00 and reserved riser seats are $29.00, and go on sale Friday, July 26 at 12:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the Mankato Civic Center box office, and online at Ticketmaster.com. Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising [...]