Riverfront Drive Demonstration Project Update

This week’s episode of Mankato City Stream is a replay featuring Kyle Hinrichs, Superintendent of Mankato’s Water Treatment Plant, sharing why water conservation efforts are important to the community

This special edition of the Mankato CityStream shares information about the upcoming Thomas Park Grand Re-Opening on Tuesday, July 25. Held at the park, 100 Thomas Park Court, the event will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. Learn more by listening today! We hope to see you at the event!

Learn more about Mankato's annual drinking water quality report.

Join us on Mankato CityStream to learn more about Mankato’s upcoming summer bus route service, Kato Go Play, which begins Monday, June 12. Offered as a flex (dial-a-ride) service, people simply call 311 or 507-387-8600 to schedule a ride to selected destinations. The service begins Monday, June 12.

A special edition of the Mankato CityStream podcast features Shawn Schloesser, Associate Director of Transportation Planning Services, sharing information about a come-and-go open house for the Mankato Regional Airport. Listen to this latest episode to learn more, and plan to attend from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 6 at the Mankato Regional Airport, 3030 N. Airport Road.

Mankato’s Annual Clean-up is a no-cost opportunity for eligible residents paying for garbage service on their City of Mankato utility bill to dispose of unwanted items at the Public Works Center, 501 S. Victory Drive. Join Parker Skophammer to learn more about the program, including accepted and unaccepted items, additional services and how to participate.

Join us on this latest episode of Mankato CityStream. City Manager Susan Arntz shares the City’s accomplishments and achievements over the last year, project updates and a look ahead at what’s planned for 2023.

Now’s a great time to learn how to stay informed about City of Mankato news and happenings. This replay connects you with the City’s Public Information team—Communications and Engagement Director Edell Fiedler and Communications and Engagement Coordinator Amy Holst—to learn about the variety of ways to stay in the know about Mankato news and happenings. Next week, City Manager Susan Artnz will share information about Mankato’s State of the City. Stay tuned.

Assistant City Engineer Michael McCarty shares an update about the Mankato’s Riverfront Drive Demonstration Project, which pilots the proposed roadway design for Riverfront Drive (between Plum and Rock streets).

Construction continues at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Parker Skophammer, Director of Administrative Services, talks with Edell Fiedler, Communications and Engagement Director, about work underway on the siding, roof, ice plant and boiler. For more than 25, the civic center hosted concerts, hockey, expos, weddings and more and has a significant economic impact on the community. It’s one of the Midwest’s premier centers for meetings and entertainment.