🌱 Why Nicollet County farmers near North Mankato are still waiting to harvest.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Nicollet County farmers near North Mankato are still waiting to harvest.

Also on today's calendar: Walk to End ALZ - North Mankato and 2 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
• Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nicollet County farmers delay soybean harvest due to persistent rain (keyc.com) — Farmers around North Mankato are holding off on soybean harvests as persistent rain keeps fields too wet to work, even while statewide harvests are already underway. Local growers near Belgrade Township and St. Peter say they're watching the skies closely but remain optimistic about yields and prices once they can finally get into the fields.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Mankato

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Friday October 2
• Pinot & Paint →
  Carnegie Art Center, 120 S Broad St, Mankato
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Walk to End ALZ - North Mankato →
  Spring Lake Park, 650 Webster Ave, North Mankato
  9:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Kayla Daniels at The Circle Inn →
  The Circle Inn, North Mankato
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Hocus Pocus Picture Show! →
  232 Belgrade Avenue, North Mankato
  11:30 am
Tuesday October 20
• North Mankato – Social Studies Standards Workshop Day 1 →
  South Central Services Cooperative, 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• MN Education Fair at Bethany Lutheran College →
  700 Luther Dr, Mankato
  10:00 am
• Jeremy Poland and Lantz Dale at MSU Puck Drop Event →
  Civic Center Plaza, Mankato
  5:00 pm
• Pasta Tuesday →
  Mankato Eagles Club #269, 708 N Riverfront Drive, Mankato
  5:00 pm
• Byron Fall Festival →
  Momentum Behavior Services, 1720 Basset Dr., Mankato
  5:00 pm
• Bingo Night →
  Pub 500, 500 S. Front Street, Mankato
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Burger Baskets →
  Mankato Eagles Club #269, 708 N Riverfront Drive, Mankato
  5:30 pm
• Paddle Wheel →
  Mankato Eagles Club #269, 708 N Riverfront Drive, Mankato
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Mankato

• Behind the Scenes at HalloweenCostumes.com Headquarters in Mankato (+ 15% Discount!) (twincitiesfrugalmom.com)
• Minnesota State Mankato 2026 Homecoming Week Begins Sept. 28 (mnsu.edu)
• Chick-fil-A sets grand opening date in Shakopee (bringmethenews.com)

Nicollet

• Minneapolis leaders push for more events, pedestrian model on Nicollet Mall (cbsnews.com)

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