Mankato’s first-ever Restaurant Week starts Feb. 17

Eighteen local restaurants in the Greater Mankato Area are participating in the city’s first-ever Restaurant Week. Restaurants will offer specials and pre-fixe menus from Feb. 17-23. Participating restaurants include Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar, Number 4 Steakhouse, Pagliai’s Pizza and Tav on the Ave.

Bridge near Rapidan Dam demolished

The bridge that runs over the Blue Earth River near the Rapidan Dam was demolished on Wednesday, following last summer's breach that eroded the bridge's foundation.

Bridge near Rapidan Dam demolished

Multiple explosions demolished the County Road 9 bridge near the Rapidan Dam after last summer's breach that led to the dam's partial failure.

WATCH: Co. Road 9 bridge by Rapidan Dam demolished

Blue Earth County officials shared footage of the County Road 9 bridge demolition on Wednesday. The bridge was set to be replaced after the nearby Rapidam Dam was breached in June 2024. The rushing water destroyed an Xcel Energy substation and caused a home along the bank to fall into the river. The nearby Dam Store was also demolished.

Bridge by Rapidan Dam being demolished [RAW]

The Rapidan Dam in south central Minnesota suffered a partial failure due to flooding on the Blue Earth River in June of 2024. Officials previously said there was concern about the County Road 9 bridge, located just south of the dam, due to erosion. SkyFOX captured crews working to demolish the bridge on Jan. 7, 2025.