Mankato City Council discusses city summer event updates
Mankato City Council discusses city summer event updates
By Holly Bernstein | May 10, 2021 at 11:00 PM CDT - Updated May 10 at 11:00 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) â Mankato City Manager Susan Arntz announced at Monday nightâs city council meeting the city will look to book local bands for this yearâs Rib Fest.
Governor Walzâs reopening plans last week put the festival back on the summer event calendar.
Arntz said during Mondayâs meeting that hiring local bands would save the city money as well.
The future is looking bright for fireworks returning to Mankatoâs skies this Fourth of July. Arntz said the city is optimistic about fireworks returning to Riverfront Park.