(Mankato, MN) — Minnesota State University Mankato’s Homecoming Week is back. University officials say the homecoming events begin today, with this year’s theme being “Maverick State Fair.” Some of the events planned include a kickball tournament, a bonfire, and a lip-syncing contest. This year’s musical guest performer will be Jesse McCartney and he is set to hit the stage on October 1st. The return of Homecoming Week comes after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
