MANKATO-October 3, 2012-(KMKO)-A three-day conference will be held at Minnesota State University, Mankato for International BioEnergy Days. A kickoff event will begin a 4:00 pm on Sunday and conference presentations will start at 9:15 Monday morning.  Speakers include former WCCO anchor Don Shelby, USDA Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer and Arctic explorer, Will Steger. For more information, a complete conference schedule and to register to attend, call 389-5414.