Community governance is a team effort because citizens are the eyes and ears of a community. Public safety staff have been assigned to individual neighborhoods to know their residents and work with them to solve community problems, address issues and improve quality of life. Learn more by watching this City Update.

Build community by getting to know your neighbors. There are a variety of opportunities that bring people together to identify and solve issues and preserve and enhance livability. Learn more by watching this City Update.

Public safety goes green with its new mini-vehicle, the “green machine.” It’s cost-effective, environmentally friendly and efficient. Learn more about the “green machine” by watching this City Update.

Watch an open house presentation about Mankato’s water treatment plant. Mankato’s water is tested daily and exceeds and meets state and federal standards for high quality water. 24-hour service: 507-387-8661.

Mankato’s city calendar photo contest encourages citizen involvement and showcases Mankato’s quality of life and spaces and places. Thank you to the Mankato Clinic and CHS Oilseed Processing for partnering to sponsor the 2012 calendar. Without this sponsorship, printing of the calendar could not continue.

Save the date for Night to Unite from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 30. Night to Unite celebrates and strengthens neighborhood and community partnerships by providing an opportunity for neighbors and city staff to get to know each other. Learn more about Night to Unite by watching this City Update.

Looking for some adventure and fun? Try geocaching—a high-tech treasure hunt—in city of Mankato parks, such as Rasmussen Woods at 555 Stoltzman Road. Learn more about this activity by watching Mankato’s City Update.

Adopt a fire hydrant and help us help you. Learn more about volunteering for this effort by watching Mankato’s City Update.

Mankato's public works staff strives to provide safe winter driving conditions and keep a close eye on the weather. Learn more about Mankato’s snow emergencies and how to help us help you.

Rasmussen Woods, 555 Stoltzman Road is a place for all seasons. Rasmussen Woods has more than 150 acres of park space and is Mankato's only park that has been designed for passive recreation.