In the Spotlight: City of Mankato

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MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - In this episode of In the Spotlight, Lisa Kaye sits down with Mankato City Manager Susan Arntz.

They talk about the Kern Bridge installation, updates on Sibley Park, Land of Memories playground, pickleball courts, the Veterans Bridge and much more.

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