4.20.2026The City of North Mankato is informing residents of upcoming outdoor warning siren testing taking place the week of April 20–24, 2026.Residents may hear occasional siren sounds during this ti

4.20.2026The City of North Mankato is informing residents of upcoming outdoor warning siren testing taking place the week of April 20–24, 2026.Residents may hear occasional siren sounds during this time as part of a county-wide outdoor warning siren assessment project conducted in coordination with Blue Earth County Emergency Management and surrounding communities. This effort is part of a broader county-wide initiative to evaluate the outdoor warning siren system and help ensure reliable emergency alerts.Siren sounds are expected to be brief and intermittent and may occur during daytime and evening hours throughout the week.In the event of an actual tornado warning, outdoor warning sirens will sound continuously for two full minutes.Thank you for your awareness as this work helps maintain a reliable emergency warning system for the community.-END-