Mankato CityStream

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.

Work is underway at Mankato’s Thomas Park, 100 Thomas Court. Parker Skophammer, Director of Administrative Services, talks with Edell Fiedler, Communications and Engagement Director, about what’s been done, what’s to come and highlights other City projects in Mankato’s Community Investment Plan.

We’re kicking off October with a replay of one of our earlier Mankato CityStream podcast—The Minnesota River Valley Historical Walk. Join Courtney Kramlinger, Economic Development Specialist, to discover more about this self-guided walking tour in downtown Mankato.

The City of Mankato is developing an Affordable Housing Action Plan to help determine affordable housing needs in the community, and the public’s input is important. Nancy Bokelmann, Associate Director of Economic Development and Housing, shares information about the importance of the plan, topics expected to be covered and how the community can provide input.

Mankato’s budget process is an ongoing effort. Parker Skophammer, Director of Administrative Services, shares more about the City’s two-year budget, where Mankato is at in the process and what the next steps are.

Mankato launched two summer bus routes as a pilot project this summer—Kato Go Play and River Valley Ride. Shawn Schloesser, Associate Director – Transportation Planning Services, shares more about these two routes and the places they go.

Parker Skophammer, Director of Administrative Services, shares information about ongoing or soon-to-start projects featured in Mankato’s Community Investment Plan. Highlights included Alexander Park, the Leas Schwickert Arts Pavilion, ice plant updates and more.

Efforts are underway to help rethink what the Jefferson Quarry could be. Courtney Kramlinger, Economic Development Specialist with the City of Mankato, shares information about the quarry and how you can provide input on this episode of Mankato CityStream.

Mankato’s Riverfront Drive Demonstration Project will pilot the proposed roadway design for Riverfront Drive (between Plum and Rock streets). Assistant City Engineer Michael McCarty shares more information about this project on this latest episode of Mankato CityStream.

Mankato’s Annual Photo Contest is underway. Learn more about the contest and how to participate with Communications and Engagement Coordinator Amy Holst and Communications and Engagement Director Edell Fiedler.

Back for its second year, the Mankato Arbor Day Poster Contest is open to elementary aged community members in grades Kindergarten through Fifth. Learn more about the contest, this year’s theme and recognitions for the winners with Communications and Engagement Coordinator Amy Holst.

City Manager Susan Arntz provides an update on the status and funding of the Water Resource Recovery Facility and how it benefits both the Mankato community and surrounding communities as well as the environment.

Join 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.

Join Shawn Schloesser, Associate Director -- Transportation Planning Services, as he discusses bus transportation options that are available to the community.

Join Charles Androsky, Transportation Planner, to learn about Mankato’s Second Street Corridor Study and how you can provide feedback about this important City corridor.

Learn more about the City of Mankato Community Investment Plan for fiscal years 2022 to 2026.

Join Courtney Kramlinger, Economic Development Specialist, to learn about the Minnesota River Valley History Walk, a self-guided walking tour in downtown Mankato.

Kyle Hinrichs, Superintendent of Mankato’s Water Treatment Plant, discusses the importance of water conservation.

Rick Baird, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, discusses how to Recycle Smart and the importance of putting waste in the right place.

Justin Lundborg, Natural Resources Specialist, shares information about Emerald Ash Borer, including what to look for, its impacts and how residents can help prevent the spread of this invasive pest.