City of North Mankato, Minnesota

06/16/2026

UPDATE: Lee Boulevard Hill is open as of June 16 at 11 a.m.

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🚧 Road maintenance work is scheduled for June 15-16, 2026 in several areas of North Mankato.

The most significant traffic impact will be the temporary closure of Lee Boulevard Hill between South Avenue and Lor Ray Drive.

Detour Route to Lookout Drive: Belgrade Avenue to South Avenue

Route 5 transit service will operate on a temporary detour during construction.

Additional maintenance work is planned on portions of:
• Judson Bottom Road (city limits to Lookout Drive)
• James Drive (Oak Leaf Trail to Lor Ray Drive - local traffic access will be maintained)
• Lor Ray Drive (local traffic access will be maintained)

Schedules are dependent on weather and contractor scheduling.

For more information, including the transit route 5 detour map, visit: northmankato.com/news_detail_T43_R523.php

06/16/2026

City Hall and the North Mankato Taylor Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Please note garbage & recycling collection will run as normally scheduled. Questions may be directed to 507-625-4141.

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

Join us this morning at Spring Lake Park beginning at 9 a.m.

06/12/2026

North Mankato Police Department Adds New Utility Terrain Vehicle

Thanks to a partnership with Starr Cycle, a new UTV will support a variety of public safety and community engagement efforts throughout the summer. The vehicle will primarily be utilized by the Department’s Reserve Officer Unit during community events such as Fun Days, Night to Unite, and other public gatherings where increased officer presence, accessibility, and mobility can enhance public safety.

Read more: northmankato.com/news_detail_T43_R535.php

06/12/2026

Nicollet County Assessor's Quintile Reassessment of the Neighborhood of Lower North Mankato

Minnesota Statutes require the assessor to physically inspect properties once every five years. This is called the “quintile” reassessment.

Over the summer and fall months, you may see Nicollet County appraisers in your neighborhood. Nicollet County appraisers wear fluorescent vests with "Nicollet County" printed on the back and carry identification badges. Residential property owners can expect mail notifications prior to the appraiser’s visit to the property. Appraisers will take exterior photos of buildings and update property characteristics. Some property reviews may require an interior inspection; please call to schedule an appointment or verify your property information.

If property owners are concerned about the Nicollet County Assessor staff visiting their property, please call the Assessor’s Office at (507) 934-7062, and the Assessor can answer questions, as well as schedule appointments for review.

For more information, visit:
https://www.nicolletcountymn.gov/130/Property-Assessment

06/12/2026

🚧 Road maintenance work is scheduled for June 15-16, 2026 in several areas of North Mankato.

The most significant traffic impact will be the temporary closure of Lee Boulevard Hill between South Avenue and Lor Ray Drive.

Detour Route to Lookout Drive: Belgrade Avenue to South Avenue

Route 5 transit service will operate on a temporary detour during construction.

Additional maintenance work is planned on portions of:
• Judson Bottom Road (city limits to Lookout Drive)
• James Drive (Oak Leaf Trail to Lor Ray Drive - local traffic access will be maintained)
• Lor Ray Drive (local traffic access will be maintained)

Schedules are dependent on weather and contractor scheduling.

For more information, including the transit route 5 detour map, visit: northmankato.com/news_detail_T43_R523.php

06/12/2026

Keep grass clippings out of the street!

After mowing your lawn, it might seem harmless to leave grass clippings in the street—but they can cause big problems for our community and environment.

When it rains, clippings wash into storm drains and release phosphorus, which can cause algae blooms, fish kills due to low oxygen, and harm our lakes, rivers, and even local ponds.

If you live near a stormwater pond, those clippings can end up right in the pond, leading to algae growth, murky water, and unpleasant odors (aka stinky ponds 🤢).

They’re also a serious safety hazard—wet grass can be slippery for cyclists and motorcyclists.

Leave clippings on your lawn or sweep/blow them back onto your yard—never into the street.

Small actions = cleaner water + safer streets.