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Thank you for picking up our visitor guide. If you are looking for an adventure, wellness event, great family getaway or an invigorating cultural experience, you are investigating the right community. In Mankato, we are playing year-round and we are proud to share what we have to offer with others.

You can find Mankato nestled in the scenic Minnesota River Valley just 75 minutes southwest of the St. Paul/Minneapolis Metro. Our community offers experiences you would expect from a major metro and the charm you can get only from a close-knit community. Whether you are enjoying Mankato for a weekend or spending a lifetime in the area, you will feel your time here was well worth it.

Mankato is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the area’s abundant recreation activities and wellness events. In addition to the scenic beauty of the Minnesota River, there are numerous lakes throughout the area. Greater Mankato has more than 60 parks and 50 miles of paved trails for walking, biking or skating. Our on and off-road trail system is quickly becoming a magnet for biking enthusiasts. Plus, we can’t forget the hills that are great for skiing, biking and climbing.

You can escape to Mankato for an enriching cultural encounter. Our calendar is packed year round because of a thriving arts community that offers headliner concerts, top notch theatre performances, live music, and lively night entertainment. In addition, you can’t take a step in our City Center without noticing the finer arts from painted utility boxes to CityArt sculptures to poetry on the trail system.

Mankato has a rich history including a significant role in the U.S. Dakota Conflict and serving as the backdrop for the very popular Betsy-Tacy book series. Traditions have arisen from this history that bring visitors to Mankato year after year.

Speaking of tradition, Mankato is proud to play host to the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. This sporting event mixed in with many others has delighted our fair share of sporting enthusiasts and families over the years.

We know a little retail therapy goes a long way and we are happy to say Greater Mankato serves as a retail center, with hundreds of stores and restaurants, ranging from large national retailers to quaint local shops.

Add to these assets greater Mankato’s convenient location, outstanding business development, community services, citizen commitment, premier health and award-winning school system, and you’ve got the perfect community or visitors, residents and businesses to thrive.

We welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our great community. For more information on visiting Mankato, contact Visit Mankato at 800.657.4733. For business and community information, call Greater Mankato Growth at 800.697.0652.

WELCOME TO GREATER MANKATO

For more information about Mankato, please contact:

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E is for Entertainment – Mankato is a regional center for entertainment including international headliner acts, a vibrant local music scene and captivating theatre.

F is for Fermented Beverage – The Mankato Brewery was founded in 2010 and is the first production brewery in the community since 1967. Focused on creating authentic beers that reflect the heritage of the region and its people, the crew at Mankato Brewery invites you to try our beer and to experience local flavor.

G is for Gourmet Dining - Savor the creations of our chefs from around the world featured in a variety of local restaurants.

I is for Internationally Known Experiences – Drive A Tank offers the unique experience of driving real armored tanks and shooting machine guns. This is the only place in the United States to offer this experience to the public and the only place in the world where you can drive a tank and shoot a machine gun under one roof.

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H is for Hockey – The City Center comes alive with Division 1 Hockey during Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks Hockey games each winter.

B is for Baseball – A night of family fun can be found at a Mankato MoonDogs baseball game. Giveaways, guest appearances by sports celebrities and silly ballgame antics can be expected at many of the games.

C is for Children’s Book Legend – Mankato was the home of Maud Hart Lovelace, author of the beloved Betsy-Tacy children’s books. Visit the Betsy and Tacy homes in Mankato, the setting of Lovelace’s Deep Valley.

A is for Accessible – Mankato is located just a short 75 minutes from Minneapolis. everything is so close.

Dis for Dynamic Arts Scene – Mankato has a thriving arts community with quality theatre, music, dance and visual arts programs.

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J is for Join In – While you’re in Mankato join in one of our wellness events. All year round we have fun events for runners, walkers and bikers including the Mankato Marathon, Mankato River Ramble, Gorilla Run and Zombie Run.

is for Native American History – The Mahkato Pow-Wow takes place every fall at Land of Memories Park to honor the 38 Dakota warriors who died in the largest mass execution in U.S. History.

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O is for great Outdoors - Nestled in a scenic river valley, Mankato offers fresh air, adventure and countless outdoor activities.

P is for Parks – There are dozens of city and state parks to choose from in Mankato and the surrounding areas. Choose a park with trails, lakes or just playground equipment for the kids. You can even choose a park just for your four-legged friend.

Q is for Quirky Sculptures – Take a walk in the City Center and experience a traveling art show like no other – the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour. Artists from around the world submit sculptures of various mediums for your viewing pleasure. Voters choose which art becomes a permanent fixture in Mankato.

U is for Unique Shopping – Mankato offers a variety of unique shops you won’t find anywhere else.

R is for River Valley - Blue earth County has more river shore than any other county in Minnesota.

S is for Snow Sports – Ski, snowboard or tube at Mount kato, cross-country ski, put your snow tires on your bike and hit the trails or snow shoe at Morgan Creek Vineyard.

V is for Minnesota Vikings -See your sporting heroes up close in Mankato. The Verizon Vikings Training Camp has been in Mankato for 49 years.

W is for Wine – Within 20 miles you will find three unique wineries: Morgan Creek Vineyards, Chankaska Ranch and Winery and Indian Island Winery.

X is for XOXO – Celebrate love with your sweetheart in Mankato. There is much to do on a getaway for two, including theatre performances, a long walk on one of our many trails, intimate restaurants and a stay at our cozy bed and breakfast.

Y is for Youth – Bring the kids. Mankato has an abundance of kid’s activities including historical Sibley Park, the WOW! Zone Family entertainment Center, and the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota.

Z is for Zilch. As in you pay nothing, zero, free. – Many of the city’s attractions cost nothing at all. Budget minded travelers have many penny-pinching options including a stroll through the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour, a work out at Sibley Park or any number of audio tours. See page 22 for more free ideas.

K is for Kayaking – explore the beauty of the Blue earth and Minnesota Rivers by kayak. There are hidden treasures on the river that cannot be reached by land.

L is for Live Theatre – Applaud a rousing theatre production by Minnesota State University, Mankato or Bethany Lutheran College Theatre and Dance or the Merely Players Community Theatre.

M is for Minneopa and Minnemishinona Falls – These two waterfalls are the perfect backdrops for a romantic afternoon with the one you love.

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T is for Trails – Mankato has more than 50 miles of paved trails for cyclists and runners nestled in a scenic river valley.

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take a guided trip throughout the Blue earth County river valley with our local outdoor adventure outfitter or go it alone. Make sure to stop and stretch the legs at devil’s Gulch, Big Moe and triple Falls along the Blueearth river.

Greater Mankato has more than 50 miles of paved trails for a nice family bike ride; miles and miles of scenic, low-traffic, wide-shouldered country roads; and mountain biking opportunities at the kiwanis Park, Fort Le Hillier Mountain Bike trails and for the more experienced rider, Mount kato.

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MANKATO OFFERS IT’S FAIR SHARE OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURES.

if it’s fresh air and adventure you seek, you’ve found it. our unique combination of local, county and state trails totals over 50 miles of paved trails, nestled in a scenic river valley for cyclists and runners. energize yourself by cycling to a nearby winery, kayaking one of our many rivers, picnicking under the trees or skiing the slopes of Mount kato. if you really want a thrill consider driving a real military tank. You’ll find a plethora of invigorating outdoor adventure in Mankato all year round.

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1 2ski, snowboard or tube at Mount kato. Whether you are experienced or need a lesson or two, Mount kato has everything you need for a fun day with the family including, 19 trails, eight chair lifts, four terrain parks, a two-level chalet with food service, the Lift Bar and a full service rental shop. in the off-season, bring your bike and experience the mountain biking trails.

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Take a guided trip throughout the Blue earth County river valley with our local outdoor adventure outfitter or go it alone. Make sure to stop and stretch the legs at Devil’s Gulch, Big Moe and Triple Falls along the Blueearth River.

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experience an extreme adventure at Drive A Tank, the nation’s only venue where civilians can drive real military tanks and shoot machine guns. Drive A Tank is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience adrenaline-inducing quasi-military adventures. With eight authentic military tanks and several military vehicles that have been used in actual combat, you can drive a tank and run over just about anything that gets in your way.

Ski, snowboard or tube at Mount kato. Whether you are experienced or need a lesson or two, Mount kato has everything you need for a fun day with the family including, 19 trails, eight chair lifts, four terrain parks, a two-level chalet with food service, The Lift Bar and a full service rental shop. In the off-season, bring your bike and experience the mountain biking trails.

Mankato is home to more than 600 acres of quality parks and recreation areas featuring a wide variety of facilities including playgrounds, scenic trails, ponds for fishing and swimming, farm animal petting zoo and lots of green space to have a picnic. Don’t leave town without visiting one of our many parks.

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Mount Kato Trails Mountain BikingMankato offers five mountain biking trails to explore.

MAMB Ft. LeHillier TrailThis 2.2 mile mountain bike trail is located at the intersection of Highways 66 and 90 just south of Mount kato. This trail is a great spot for the kids to try out mountain biking.

kiwanis Recreation AreaMankato’s newest mountain bike trail is five miles long and located at the kiwanis Recreation Area just north of the Highway 169 and Highway 14 intersection north of Mankato. In addition to trails, the park also offers two dog park areas, a canoe/kayak area and an archery range.

Mount katoBefore the snow flies and after it melts again, Mount kato turns its attention to mountain biking. Slightly more than seven miles of mountain-bike trails are accessible during the non-winter months.

Seven Mile Creek TrailSeven Mile Park is a 628 acre county park located off of Hwy 169 between North Mankato and St. Peter. There are eight miles of multi-use trails with equestrian parking and a highway underpass. Severalfootbridges cross Seven Mile Creek.

Indian Lake Conservation AreaIndian Lake Conservation Area is a 120-acre regional park that provides an outstanding recreational and environmental resource. The park, located south of Mankato on Indian Lake Road, melds environmental and recreational amenities. It offers a multi-use trail system which circles Indian Lake and connects with other regional trails.

Mankato is proud to be designated a “bronze” Bike Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists, Washington D.C.

trails&bikingThere are over 50 miles of paved trails nestled in a scenic river valley waiting to be explored by foot or by bike. But there are also many miles of dirt trails perfect for a fatter tire. Mankato continues to grow as a mountain biking destination through the work of local biking enthusiasts.

Walkers or runners will love the beauty of our trails. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing thanks to Mother Nature, but we also have the beauty of poetry along our trails. Our newest form of public art, the Mankato Poetry Walk and Ride, displays poetry on signs in our numerous parks and along our miles and miles of recreational trails. Stop and read the poetry of our local citizens or listen to an audio version straight from the mouth of the poet.

For biking enthusiasts, Mankato features some of the best trails in the state and scenic roadways with wide shoulders and little traffic. Our trail system offers a spectacular view of areas that may not always be explored, especially if you stick to the roads. Trail users will follow streams and cross upland and wetland areas, where one may see all kinds of wildlife. You never know what is around the next bend.

Mountain biking continues to grow in greater Mankato through the dedication of groups like the Mankato Area Mountain Bikers (MAMB) who build sustainable, environmentally friendly trails that make the most of natural terrain features. This group also cares for and maintains some of the mountain biking areas in greater Mankato. There are currently five mountain biking areas to explore, the newest being the development at the kiwanis Recreation Area.

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Mount Kato Trails Mountain BikingMankato offers five mountain biking trails to explore.

MAMB Ft. LeHillier TrailThis 2.2 mile mountain bike trail is located at the intersection of Highways 66 and 90 just south of Mount Kato. This trail is a great spot for the kids to try out mountain biking.

Kiwanis Recreation AreaMankato’s newest mountain bike trail is five miles long and located at the Kiwanis Recreation Area just north of the Highway 169 and Highway 14 intersection north of Mankato. In addition to trails, the park also offers dog park areas, a canoe/kayak area and an archery range.

Mount KatoBefore the snow flies and after it melts again, Mount Kato turns its attention to mountain biking. Slightly more than seven miles of mountain-bike trails are accessible during the non-winter months.

Seven Mile Creek TrailSeven Mile Park is a 628 acre county park located off of Hwy 169 between North Mankato and St. Peter. There are eight miles of multi-use trails with equestrian parking and a highway underpass. Severalfootbridges cross Seven Mile Creek.

Indian Lake Conservation AreaIndian Lake Conservation Area is a 120-acre regional park that provides an outstanding recreational and environmental resource. The park, located south of Mankato on Indian Lake Road, melds environmental and recreational amenities. It offers a multi-use trail system which circles Indian Lake and connects with other regional trails.

Mankato is proud to be designated a “bronze” Bike Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists, Washington D.C.

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The Greater Mankato area features a vibrant mountain biking community, and has several trail systems to satisfy one’s need to get off of the paved path! Mankato is a river city, and as such provides a mountain biking playground that is as unique as it is beautiful. The local mountain bike club, Mankato Area Mountain Bikers (MAMB), has built two single track trail systems that are specifically designed to be family friendly, while also providing challenges to keep the experienced riders entertained. The Ft LeHillier Trail is a 2.2 mile single track trail that skirts along the Blue Earth River. The Kiwanis Park trail sits beside the Minnesota River and is currently over five miles in length. Seven Mile Creek Park has over eight miles of multi-use trails that meander through a beautifully forested county park that borders the Minnesota River. Come experience why we are so excited about Greater Mankato mountain biking!

There are over 50 miles of paved trails nestled in a scenic river valley waiting to be explored by foot or by bike. But there are also many miles of dirt trails perfect for a fatter tire. Mankato continues to grow as a mountain biking destination through the work of local biking enthusiasts.

Walkers or runners will love the beauty of our trails. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing thanks to Mother Nature, but we also have the beauty of poetry along our trails. Our newest form of public art, the Mankato Poetry Walk and Ride, displays poetry on signs in our numerous parks and along our miles and miles of recreational trails. Stop and read the poetry of our local citizens or listen to an audio version straight from the mouth of the poet.

For biking enthusiasts, Mankato features some of the best trails in the state and scenic roadways with wide shoulders and little traffic. Our trail system offers a spectacular view of areas that may not always be explored, especially if you stick to the roads. Trail users will follow streams and cross upland and wetland areas, where one may see all kinds of wildlife. You never know what is around the next bend.

Mountain biking continues to grow in greater Mankato through the dedication of groups like the Mankato Area Mountain Bikers (MAMB) who build sustainable, environmentally friendly trails that make the most of natural terrain features. This group also cares for and maintains some of the mountain biking areas in greater Mankato. There are currently five mountain biking areas to explore, the newest being the development at the Kiwanis Recreation Area.

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Our Greater Mankato Biking and Hiking Guide offers a bike map with suggested biking loops for bikers from beginners to experienced riders on both trails and country roads. Download your guide today online at www.visitmankatomn.com or call 507.385.6660 to be mailed a map.

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MANKATO’S RIVERS SySTEMS OFFER ADVENTURE WITH A SPLASH.

Blue earth County boasts more river shore than any other county in Minnesota. With so many rivers to travel, Mankato offers river adventures ranging from a leisurely float to thrilling paddling experience.

Mankato’s two largest rivers are the Minnesota and Blue earth River. Both offer several must-see stopping points. While traveling down the Minnesota River be sure to stop at Sibley Park to visit the goats at the petting zoo or Riverfront Park and catch a live concert.

If you want more of a thrill ride try the Blue earth River. Between rapids stop at Devils Gulch, a narrow mossy covered ravine along the river banks; Triple Falls for a drink from a fresh spring and don’t forget to stop at Big Moe, a glacier boulder in the middle of the river, for photos or a picnic.

Not equipped or need help finding these local gems along the river? Contact our local outfitter Bent River to get a guided trip down the river.

Bent River Outfitter507.388.BeNT (2368)bentriveroutfitter.com

River Access:Mankato has several spots to launch your kayak or canoe in the river both in town and just outside of town. You can go for a short trip or long trip – whichever you prefer.

In Town:Sibley Park (Blue earth & Minnesota River access)Land of Memories Park (Blue earth & Minnesota River access)kiwanis Recreation Park (Minnesota River access)Riverfront Park (Minnesota River access)

Outside of Town:County Road 90 Bridge (Blue earth River access)Rapidan Dam Park (Blue earth River access)Red Jacket Park (LeSueur River access)Seven Mile Creek Park (Minnesota River)Wildwood Park (LeSueur River)County Road 10 & 16 Bridge (Big Cobb & LeSueur River access)

MANKATO NEVER GOES INTO WINTER HIBERNATION

Outdoor winter sports in Mankato get you exploring great hills and trails on skis, snowshoes, sleds, snowmobiles and snow bikes.

Cross Country SkiingGroomed pathways in an extensive trail system surrounding Mankato bring cross country skiers through Indian Lake Park, Williams Nature Center, Bray Park, Wildwood Conservation Area and Daly Park. each location presents an exciting journey for a beginning or experienced cross country skier. Call 507-304-4025 or visit www.co.blue-earth.mn.us for more information.

Down-Hill SkiingDown-hill skiiers find that Mount kato remains a hub for fast action and short lines. With 19 groomed trails and four terrain parks for skiing and snowboarding, you won’t get bored. The cozy ski lodge is great for recooperation and dining.

Ice SkatingMankato has eleven parks with outdoor ice skating rinks. All Season’s Arena offers an indoor skating rink, with skate rental. Skate for fun or compete in a game of hockey.

SleddingGrab a sled or tube and head to the legendary Sibley Park hill for downhill sledding. Don’t have a tube? No problem. Downhill tubing action at Mount kato provides large tubes for a smoother ride with just as much thrill.

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Mankato never goes into winter hibernation.

Outdoor winter sports in Mankato get you exploring great hills and trails on skis, snowshoes, sleds, snowmobiles and snow bikes.

Cross Country SkiingGroomed pathways in an extensive trail system surrounding Mankato bring cross country skiers through Indian Lake Park, Williams Nature Center, Bray Park, Wildwood Conservation Area and Daly Park. Each location presents an exciting journey for a beginning or experienced cross country skier. Call 507-304-4025 or visit www.co.blue-earth.mn.us for more information.

Down-Hill SkiingDown-hill skiiers find that Mount Kato remains a hub for fast action and short lines. With 19 groomed trails and four terrain parks for skiing and snowboarding, you won’t get bored. The cozy ski lodge is great for recooperation and dining.

Ice SkatingMankato has eleven parks with outdoor ice skating rinks. All Season’s Arena offers an indoor skating rink, with skate rental. Skate for fun or compete in a game of hockey.

SleddingGrab a sled or tube and head to the legendary Sibley Park hill for downhill sledding. Don’t have a tube? No problem. Downhill tubing action at Mount Kato provides large tubes for a smoother ride with just as much thrill.

SnowbikingSnowbikes or “fat bikes” are best experienced along packed trails. Try it yourself at Seven Mile Creek Park, Kiwanis Recreation Park which is consistently groomed throughout winter, MAMB Ft. LeHillier Trail or Indian Lake Conservation Area.

SnowmobilingThere are 160 miles of trails for snowmobilers in Blue Earth County. Snowmobilers should visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website to get detailed maps of available snowmobile routes. All information can be found at dnr.state.mn.us/snowmobiling/index.html

SnowshoeingSnowshoeing reveals a whole new experience in our parks during the winter. This activitiy allows you to experence winter in all it’s wonder. Rent showshoes from Bent River Outfitter or Minnesota State University, Mankato Campus Recreation.

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WHO SAyS yOU HAVE TO GIVE UP ADVENTURE WHEN yOU HAVE A FAMILy?

We know traveling with a family is an adventure all its own. Load up the kids or grandkids and mountain bike at the new MAMB Ft. LeHillier Trail, ski the slopes of Mount kato, kayak the Minnesota River or dare to try a new cuisine. Here are some suggestions. You can find more information on our website at www.visitmankatomn.com.

Children’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaThe Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota offers a fun place for kids to play and learn in an interactive and hands-on environment. kids will also enjoy special events at the museum including Toddler Wednesdays, Play Labs and Awesome Arts and Super Science activities. Please note the site will be closed due to construction approximately May – December.

Sibley ParkSibley Park is a favorite of many area families. Not only is the park beautifully landscaped with extensive gardens, it offers endless recreational opportunities including multiple play areas, a petting zoo, picnicking areas and outdoor workout equipment. While at the park, people can also enjoy fishing on the river, take a walk on the Minnesota River Trail or watch a local softball game. In the winter months, Sibley Park is also home to a legendary sledding hill, a synthetic ice skating rink and the kiwanis Holiday Lights.

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yEAR-ROUND, GREATER MANKATO HAS PLENTyTO OFFER TO THE SPORTS ENTHUSIAST.

If it’s a sporting event you’re looking for, you can take your pick in Mankato. You can see your heroes up close at the Verizon Vikings Training Camp or cheer on one of three local amateur baseball teams. Mankato and the surrounding communities have three college athletic programs including the Division I Minnesota State University, Mankato Mavericks Hockey Team. After the game, recap the highlights over some local brews in our vibrant City Center or kick back with some live music from our packed events calendar.

Amateur AthleticsMankato offers many options for the sports lover. Support a local town baseball team throughout the summer or cheer on the Mankato MoonDogs, a collegiate summer baseball team in the Northwoods league. MoonDog games start in June and continue until the home season wraps up in mid-August. Special events and fan-friendly promotions are often part of the MoonDog experience. Giveaways, guest appearances by sports celebrities and silly ballgame antics can be expected at many of the games.

Collegiate AthleticsGo Mavs! Minnesota State University, Mankato offers a packed year-round college athletics calendar including our Division I Mavericks Hockey Team. Mankato offers more than just the Mavs. Sports fans can take in a game at Bethany Lutheran College or just down the road at Gustavus Adolfus College in St. Peter.

Professional AthleticsMankato has been the home of the Verizon Vikings Training Camp since 1965 and is now the home of the Minnesota Timberwolves Training Camp. You will have the opportunity to watch your favorite top Minnesota Vikings players practice and scrimmage, and you might even get an autograph or two. See your heroes up close in Mankato.

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When I’m not leading my Mankato MoonDogs team to victory I enjoy keeping my eye on the ball at other great Mankato sporting events, like when the Vikings come to town for their pawsome training camp. It’s a great time that won’t be furgotten. I get to meet my favorite players and even get an autograph. I also have a doggone good time at the collegiate games in town cheering on the home team with all my friends. The hockey games are my favorite; they get pretty ruff when the players fight.

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WHO SAyS yOU HAVE TO GIVE UP ADVENTURE WHEN yOU HAVE A FAMILy?

We know traveling with a family is an adventure all its own. Load up the kids or grandkids and mountain bike at the new MAMB Ft. LeHillier Trail, ski the slopes of Mount kato, kayak the Minnesota River or dare to try a new cuisine. Here are some suggestions. You can find more information on our website at www.visitmankatomn.com.

Children’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaThe Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota offers a fun place for kids to play and learn in an interactive and hands-on environment. kids will also enjoy special events at the museum including Toddler Wednesdays, Play Labs and Awesome Arts and Super Science activities. Please note the site will be closed due to construction approximately May – December.

Sibley ParkSibley Park is a favorite of many area families. Not only is the park beautifully landscaped with extensive gardens, it offers endless recreational opportunities including multiple play areas, a petting zoo, picnicking areas and outdoor workout equipment. While at the park, people can also enjoy fishing on the river, take a walk on the Minnesota River Trail or watch a local softball game. In the winter months, Sibley Park is also home to a legendary sledding hill, a synthetic ice skating rink and the kiwanis Holiday Lights.

Burn off Some energySpend the day at the Mankato Family YMCA. kids will love to run in the gyms, play in the kid’s Gym, and swim in the Taylor Family Aquatic Center and Pool. Let the school age kids relax in the YMCA’s Pepsi Cube with foosball, a climbing wall, video games and more.

Take a DipSpring Lake Park in North Mankato is a unique sand bottom pool that offers a lake feel without the weeds. Located in beautiful Spring Lake Park, this zero-entry pool comes complete with sand for sand castles, diving boards and more. Tourtellotte pool, in Tourtellotte park, offers a swimming facility featuring an Olympic-sized pool with a separate diving well and a heated wading pool. And remember to visit one of the many lakes in the greater Mankato area for more fun in the water.

Be Wowed at the Wow! ZoneYour kids will find plenty to do at The Wow! Zone. We are talking bowling, laser tag, video games, pizza and more. There are also amenities for mom and dad to enjoy while the kids play. For more bowling opportunities check out Jerry Dutler’s Bowl and Victory Bowl.

LOCALTIPMegan Velasquez Mother of three

As a family with young children, one of our favorite ways to spend an afternoon is with a trip to one of Mankato’s numerous, beautiful city parks, our favorite being Sibley Park. Going to the park is special and fun and full of opportunities to bump into friends, old and new. It’s so much fun to watch our kids explore, imagine, and play with their friends. With all of the options available, there’s always a park to go to that seems new and exciting. Mankato also has some great places for a sweet treat after we work off some energy!Tourtellotte Pool

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1Verizon Vikings Training CampLate July-early August, 2014For 48 years, the Minnesota Vikings have come to Greater Mankato for training camp. Join in the excitement as fans attend practices and scrimmages at Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Blakeslee Field. The festive Vikings Village includes a Vikings Autograph Zone, a kids Zone, delicious food and beverages.

2kiwanis Holiday LightsNovember 28-December 31, 2014Walk or drive through a Winter Wonderland for free during the kiwanis Holiday Lights in Mankato’s Sibley Park. The kiwanis Holiday Lights uses more than one million LeD lights in an animated and choreographed display. enjoy the synthetic skating rink, live reindeer and visits with Santa on the weekends.

3Mahkato Traditional Pow-WowSeptember 19-21, 2014every September, Native Americans from a number of tribes gather in Mankato’s Land of Memories Park, to reflect on the US-Dakota War of 1862. Visitors and participants, native and non-native alike, are welcome to attend. The three-day event includes the beautiful regalia of the dancers, traditional music, delicious foods and beautiful crafts.

4RibfestJuly 31-August 3, 2014Award-winning rib chefs from all across the country gather to provide sticky, spicy eats at Riverfront Park each summer. Bring the whole family and be entertained by a wide variety of live bands and games for the kids.

5Arts by the RiverJune 21-22, 2014experience an art and music festival where you can shop for one of a kind art pieces, watch artistic demonstrations, listen to live music and indulge on tasty treats and drinks. This event is free and open to the public at Mankato’s Riverfront Park.

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE ANNUAL EVENTS, AND START PLANNING yOUR NEXT TRIP TO MANKATO.

1Mankato MarathonOctober 18-19, 2014

2Mankato River RambleOctober 5, 2014

3Mankato Mud RunAugust 16, 2014

4Mankato Gorilla RunMay 3, 2014

5North Mankato TriathalonJune 29, 2014

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7Mankato Zombie RunJune 7, 2014

8YWCA Girls on the RunApril 26, 2014

9Mankato Bluff Riders ChargeJune 2, 2014

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1Verizon Vikings Training CampLate July-early August, 2014For 48 years, the Minnesota Vikings have come to Greater Mankato for training camp. Join in the excitement as fans attend practices and scrimmages at Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Blakeslee Field. The festive Vikings Village includes a Vikings Autograph Zone, a kids Zone, delicious food and beverages.

2kiwanis Holiday LightsNovember 28-December 31, 2014Walk or drive through a Winter Wonderland for free during the kiwanis Holiday Lights in Mankato’s Sibley Park. The kiwanis Holiday Lights uses more than one million LeD lights in an animated and choreographed display. enjoy the synthetic skating rink, live reindeer and visits with Santa on the weekends.

3Mahkato Traditional Pow-WowSeptember 19-21, 2014every September, Native Americans from a number of tribes gather in Mankato’s Land of Memories Park, to reflect on the US-Dakota War of 1862. Visitors and participants, native and non-native alike, are welcome to attend. The three-day event includes the beautiful regalia of the dancers, traditional music, delicious foods and beautiful crafts.

4RibfestJuly 31-August 3, 2014Award-winning rib chefs from all across the country gather to provide sticky, spicy eats at Riverfront Park each summer. Bring the whole family and be entertained by a wide variety of live bands and games for the kids.

5Arts by the RiverJune 21-22, 2014experience an art and music festival where you can shop for one of a kind art pieces, watch artistic demonstrations, listen to live music and indulge on tasty treats and drinks. This event is free and open to the public at Mankato’s Riverfront Park.

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Just a short drive from Minneapolis, Mankato is a thriving arts community with quality theatre, music, dance and visual arts programs. Applaud a rousing theatre production, peruse a gallery full of work by popular local artists or reconnect under the stars at an outdoor concert.

A young student prepares for a ballet performance in Mankato.

CityArt Walking Sculpture TourSee and enjoy art out in the open with CityArt in Mankato’s City Center. enjoy the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour with 34 sculptures from artists around the world in mediums ranging from cast iron to molded plastic. You can even vote for your favorite sculpture or participate in a scavenger hunt.

Mankato Poetry Walk & RideThe newest form of public art in Mankato is poetry posted on signs in our numerous parks and along our miles of recreational trails. The Mankato Poetry Walk and Ride offers a creative outlet for poets of all ages while encouraging citizens to get out and get active.

Theatre, Theatre, TheatreThe Mankato area offers a wide variety of options for the theatre lover. Minnesota State University, Mankato Theater and Dance has several performances every year. Over 35,000 patrons witness, support, and enjoy the department’s offerings each year, ranking it in the nation’s top one percent of colleges in theatre attendance. Other area colleges including Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato and Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter have excellent theatre programs. If you want a unique theatre experience, The Merely Players Community Theatre brings art to the community through its theatrical performances year round. The Merely Players also offer special performances at local establishments.

Music & Danceenjoy musical and dance performances year round in Mankato. Catch a performance of the Mankato Ballet or Dance Conservatory of Southern Minnesota. experience the power of music at a concert by the Mankato Symphony Orchestra or Minnesota Valley Chorale.

GalleriesMankato is a regional hub for art and culture. You will find art out in the open on our City Center Streets and in a number of established galleries. Take a moment to visit one of Mankato’s art galleries including the historic Carnegie Art Center, the 410 Project and Twin Rivers Council for the Arts.

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Just a short drive from Minneapolis, Mankato is a thriving arts community with quality theatre, music, dance and visual arts programs. Applaud a rousing theatre production, peruse a gallery full of work by popular local artists or reconnect under the stars at an outdoor concert.

A young student prepares for a ballet performance in Mankato.

CityArt Walking Sculpture TourSee and enjoy art out in the open with CityArt in Mankato’s City Center. enjoy the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour with 34 sculptures from artists around the world in mediums ranging from cast iron to molded plastic. You can even vote for your favorite sculpture or participate in a scavenger hunt.

Mankato Poetry Walk & RideThe newest form of public art in Mankato is poetry posted on signs in our numerous parks and along our miles of recreational trails. The Mankato Poetry Walk and Ride offers a creative outlet for poets of all ages while encouraging citizens to get out and get active.

Theatre, Theatre, TheatreThe Mankato area offers a wide variety of options for the theatre lover. Minnesota State University, Mankato Theater and Dance has several performances every year. Over 35,000 patrons witness, support, and enjoy the department’s offerings each year, ranking it in the nation’s top one percent of colleges in theatre attendance. Other area colleges including Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato and Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter have excellent theatre programs. If you want a unique theatre experience, The Merely Players Community Theatre brings art to the community through its theatrical performances year round. The Merely Players also offer special performances at local establishments.

Music & Danceenjoy musical and dance performances year round in Mankato. Catch a performance of the Mankato Ballet or Dance Conservatory of Southern Minnesota. experience the power of music at a concert by the Mankato Symphony Orchestra or Minnesota Valley Chorale.

GalleriesMankato is a regional hub for art and culture. You will find art out in the open on our City Center Streets and in a number of established galleries. Take a moment to visit one of Mankato’s art galleries including the historic Carnegie Art Center, the 410 Project and Twin Rivers Council for the Arts.

Convention goers take a break to enjoy the CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour.

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The Mankato Symphony Orchestra performs at Riverfront Park.

LOCALTIPNoelle LawtonCityArt Coordinator & Theatre Manager for Merely Players Community Theatre

The arts and culture scene in Mankato is thriving. This community is viewed as a “hotbed for artists” right now. There is constant creative collaboration that goes on between actors, film makers, visual artists and musicians, just to name a few. I have been told by more than one artist that they see Mankato as a place with numerous opportunities to create. Personally, I am what they call a Mankato “boomerang.” I grew up here, moved away and came back to raise my family. With a background and training in theatre, I was amazed at all the artistic opportunity available and the crossover and support that occurs between arts organizations. The arts community in Mankato is open and inviting. A place where emerging artists, of all levels, can showcase their talents.

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1Pub 500 sloppy Joe They are extra sloppy.

2dino’s new York style Pizzeria PizzaVoted best pizza in town.

3number 4 Bloody MaryIt’s so good breakfast comes free with it.

4olives or Massad’s Chicken schwarmasThere is a reason you can now buy their sauce and the reason is because it’s amazing.

5dam store PieThis dam pie is award winning.Once you try it you’ll know why.

6Wagon WheelHave breakfast with the locals at a great price.

7tokyo sushi & HibachiMust try the Mankato Roll.

8tavern on the avenue - super FriesThey may not be able to fly, but they are amazing.

9tandem BagelsHot, fresh, homemade bagels never tasted so good.

10Mom & Pops ice Cream’s 32 amazing flavors to choose from. Try them all. We won’t judge.

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each offers a unique experience and entertainment options from grape stomps to murder mystery parties, but all provide the escape and relaxation a person associates with a nice glass of wine. if only a brew will do for you, then check out our local brewery or unwind with a hometown brew at a local watering hole.

Chankaska Creek ranch and WineryChankaska Creek ranch and Winery is Minnesota’s newest farm winery. sitting on the right bank of the Chankaska Creek near kasota, Minnesota, this vineyard and winery offers a secnic backdrop for your glass of relaxation. Hand-crafted, Chankaska Wines’ artisan winemaking techniques ensure a transformation from hearty grapes on the vine to a flavorful wine experience.

indian island Wineryindian island Winery is a family owned and operated business built on historic native american grounds. indian island focuses on making wines that are 100% Minnesota grown and produced. the winery has a beautiful patio with campfires to enjoy as well as a large indoor space with a stage for weekly performers.

Morgan Creek VineyardsMorgan Creek Vineyards’ eco-friendly underground winery provides perfect cellar temperature for wine production and creates an inviting atmosphere for a tasting room and gift shop for visitors. the

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Each offers a unique experience and entertainment options from grape stomps to murder mystery parties, but all provide the escape and relaxation a person associates with a nice glass of wine. If only a brew will do for you, then check out our local brewery or unwind with a hometown brew at a local watering hole.

Chankaska Creek Ranch and WineryChankaska Creek Ranch and Winery is Minnesota’s newest farm winery. Sitting on the right bank of the Chankaska Creek near Kasota, Minnesota, this vineyard and winery offers a scenic backdrop for your glass of relaxation. Hand-crafted, Chankaska Wines’ artisan winemaking techniques ensure a transformation from hearty grapes on the vine to a flavorful wine experience.

Indian Island WineryIndian Island Winery is a family owned and operated business built on historic Native American grounds. Indian Island focuses on making wines that are 100% Minnesota grown and produced. The winery has a beautiful patio with campfires to enjoy as well as a large indoor space with a stage for weekly performers.

Morgan Creek VineyardsMorgan Creek Vineyards’ eco-friendly underground winery provides perfect cellar temperature for wine production and creates an inviting atmosphere for a tasting room and gift shop for visitors. The

winery overlooks a magnificent oak tree surrounded by groves and vineyards. The winery offers seasonal performing arts and culinary events, weekly live music, and appetizers.

Mankato BreweryExperience some local flavor at the Mankato Brewery. Tour the brewery and enjoy a sampling of this German inspired brew. Stop in the gift shop for your Mankato Brewery gear and don’t forget to fill up your growler on the way out.

August Schell’s Brewery Co.Schell’s Brewing Co. is the second oldest family-owned brewing company in the country and the oldest industry in New Ulm. The brewery continues to be managed by August Schell’s descendants. The visitor center includes a gift shop and museum of brewing. Tours and tastings are available throughout the year.

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MANKATO IS A REGIONAL CENTER FOR ENTERTAINMENT, SHOPPING AND NIGHTLIFE.

After a day on the trails, be invigorated by a headliner act, take in a local band and brew in the City Center, relax at a local winery or pick an event from our packed year-round calendar.

Mankato’s entertainment district, which is located in the heart of the City Center is home to the Verizon Wireless Center which has a packed calendar with an exciting schedule of events, concerts and shows. You can expect concerts with internationally known artists like elton John, kiss and Florida Georgia Line. They also host the Division I Minnesota State University, Mankato hockey team in the winter. enjoy the open air in the summer when concerts are moved outdoors a few blocks away at Riverfront Park.

Within walking distance of the Verizon Wireless Center and Riverfront Park are several bars and grills to start your evening off right. Dance the night away to a DJ or find a local live band. Over 700 shows are held in Mankato annually.

You can easily find a variety of live music shows somewhere in Mankato every week.

If you would rather kick back and watch the game, several local bars and pubs offer big flat-screen TV’s and great food and drinks to share with friends while rooting for your favorite team.

Looking for more excitement? Try an evening with friends at the Wow Zone! where you can bowl, play arcade games, laser tag or glow in the dark mini-golf.

locallyMANKATO IS THE REGIONAL RETAIL HUB, WITH HUNDREDS OF STORES RANGING FROM qUAINT LOCAL SHOPS TO LARGE NATIONAL RETAILERS.

Spend the day relaxing and shopping with friends in the City Center or shop the deals at one of more than 100 stores in the River Hills Mall. You can also shop local at the outdoor Mankato Farmers Market open May-October. Get everything you need from farm fresh produce, locally raised meats, homemade goodies including bakery items, soaps, cards, furniture, clothing and much more. Looking for a Mankato souvenir? Stop by our visitor center and pick up a Mankato t-shirt, postcards or key chain. Our visitor center is located in the Mankato Place Mall and open Monday-Friday from 8 am – 5 pm.

Local Mankato Products1. Angie’s kettle Corn – what started in

a garage is now a multi-million dollar company that makes several different delicious flavors of kettle corn. You can try for yourself at our local grocery stores or at various community events.

2. Betsy-Tacy Books – read what it was like growing up and exploring Mankato in the late 19th century through the eyes of childhood friends Betsy & Tacy. Shop the Betsy-Tacy gift shop for all the Betsy-Tacy books in their preserved childhood homes.

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Concert at Mankato Event Center

Eric Jones and Elton John

LOCALTIPEric JonesMarketing Manager of Verizon Wireless Center

I have been very fortunate to be a part of many unbelievable concerts during my time at the Verizon Center, including personal favorites, elton John and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. But my absolute, all-time favorite concert moment would have to be Trampled By Turtles at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater in September of 2012. The combination of a fantastic band with local ties, right at the cusp of their career taking off in a big way, on a perfect night in front of an excited ,sold-out crowd, made that performance one that will always be special to me.

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MANKATO IS THE REGIONAL RETAIL HUB, WITH HUNDREDS OF STORES RANGING FROM qUAINT LOCAL SHOPS TO LARGE NATIONAL RETAILERS.

Spend the day relaxing and shopping with friends in the City Center or shop the deals at one of more than 100 stores in the River Hills Mall. You can also shop local at the outdoor Mankato Farmers Market open May-October. Get everything you need from farm fresh produce, locally raised meats, homemade goodies including bakery items, soaps, cards, furniture, clothing and much more. Looking for a Mankato souvenir? Stop by our visitor center and pick up a Mankato t-shirt, postcards or key chain. Our visitor center is located in the Mankato Place Mall and open Monday-Friday from 8 am – 5 pm.

Local Mankato Products1. Angie’s kettle Corn – what started in

a garage is now a multi-million dollar company that makes several different delicious flavors of kettle corn. You can try for yourself at our local grocery stores or at various community events.

2. Betsy-Tacy Books – read what it was like growing up and exploring Mankato in the late 19th century through the eyes of childhood friends Betsy & Tacy. Shop the Betsy-Tacy gift shop for all the Betsy-Tacy books in their preserved childhood homes.

3. Refurbished Furniture – Find one-of-a-kind furniture pieces at Salvage Sisters, where local crafters turn outdated furniture into hip, modern pieces of art.

4. Muttnik – take home man’s best friend, the beloved mascot from the Mankato MoonDogs Baseball team. Your kids will have a doggone good time playing with it on the way home.

5. Mankato Brewery Beer – Fill up a growler of delicious brews from the Mankato Brewery. Share with friends or keep for yourself.

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looking for a fun-filled day without digging deep into the pocketbooks? here are 33 must-do activities, that cost absolutely nothing.

1 explore the cityart walkingsculpture tour

2 Visit the petting zoo atsibley Park

3 take a jog on the redJacket trail

5 Play Frisbee Golf at Land of Memories Park

6 Fish off the dock at springLake Park

7 take a tour of the Mankato Brewery

8 sit on the Betsy-tacy Bench

9 take a self-guided history tour

10 reflect at reconciliation Park

11 attend daily mass at Good Council

12 drive the Minnesota river Valley scenic Byway

14 Honor our veterans on the Veterans Memorial tour

15 appreciate architecture and history on the City CenterPublic art tour

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looking for a fun-filled day without digging deep into the pocketbooks? here are 33 must-do activities, that cost absolutely nothing.

Honor our veterans on the Veterans Memorial tour

appreciate architecture and history on the City CenterPublic art tour

immerse yourself in written word on the Poetry Walk

17 Choose from a variety of free audio tours in the areas of art and history

18 Listen to live music at a free community event like songs on the Lawn or alive after Five

19 exercise your body at sibley Park on the sibley HealthBeat outdoor exercise equipment

20 take in the view of Mankato at the Lookout drive overlook

21 Browse a boutique shop

22 explore nature at the indian Lake Conservation area

23 take a picture with your sweetheart at Minnemishinona Falls

24 Bird watch at rasmussen Woods

25 Play fetch with your dog at kiwanis Park

26 take a swim at Hiniker Pond

27 sled down the big hill atsibley Park

28 rediscover your inner artist at the Carnegie art Center

30 take a walk past sinclair Lewis’ summer home

32 Watch a sunset on the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge

33 ice skate at one of Mankato’s thirteen outdoor ice rinks

31 Be a spectator at one of Mankato’s wellness events like the Mankato Marathon or the river ramble

29 Be inspired by poems at your feet. stroll along riverfront drive and visit riverfront Park to read all the poems of Mankato’s WordWalk

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historyMankato was originally named “Mahkato,” meaning greenish-blue earth, by its early inhabitants, the dakota. Mankato is located at the confluence of the Minnesota and Blue earth rivers.

in 1880, Mankato was the fourth largest city in Minnesota with a population of 5,500. today, more than 50,000 people call Mankato and north Mankato home. in 1852, Parsons k. Johnson and Henry Jackson staked claims along these banks and founded the town of Mankato. the city was established on land purchased in a treaty between the us government and the dakota; breaking of this treaty by the government lead to the us-dakota Conflict of 1862.

north Mankato, which sits just across the river, was established in 1898. the first bridge between north Mankato and Mankato was the Veterans Memorial Bridge constructed in 1880. the bridge represented an interdependence and partnership between the cities that still continues. today, many memorials and buildings exist to commemorate the diverse and important history that has shaped the greater Mankato area.

Mankato and north Mankato have many historical attractions that are must-sees for visitors.

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step Back in time with Betsy-tacy – discover deep Valleysitting quietly on top of Center street Hill in Mankato you’ll find the childhood home of Maud Hart Lovelace, beloved author of the Betsy-tacy series of children’s books. as you are visiting the many significant Betsy-tacy sites on this tour try to erase the view of modern advances and imagine a simpler time of the early 1900s when horses and buggies filled the streets. according to Maud Hart Lovelace, many of the characters in her books are based on real people. their homes are located throughout the neighborhood. the discover deep Valley brochure lets you take a walking tour of the most significant landmarks mentioned in the Betsy-tacy books. the Betsy-tacy houses are open for tours as well. Please contact the Betsy-tacy society for that schedule at 507.345.9777.

1852: Parson king Johnson and Henry Jackson arrived at sibley Mound on the banks of the Blue earth river on Feb. 5

1852: Mankato town site surveyed and platted by s. P. Folsom of st. Paul.

1862: us-dakota Conflict (aug. 17-dec. 26, 1862) Hundreds of white settlers and dakota lost their lives. the decision to have 38 of 303 native americans sentenced to death resulted in the nation’s largest mass execution.

1868: Mankato normal school established and first classes were held in basement of Methodist episcopal Church by Professor George M. Gage. Building constructed in 1869 on Fifth street (future Msu).

1868: the Minnesota Valley railroad completed line to Mankato and first train arrived in Mankato.

1879: iron truss bridge was first bridge across the Minnesota river between Mankato and north Mankato.

1897: the Henrietta was the last excursion paddle wheeler to visit Mankato.

1897: the Henrietta was the last excursion paddle wheeler to visit Mankato.

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Mankato was originally named “Mahkato,” meaning greenish-blue earth, by its early inhabitants, the Dakota. Mankato is located at the confluence of the Minnesota and Blue Earth Rivers.

In 1880, Mankato was the fourth largest city in Minnesota with a population of 5,500. Today, more than 50,000 people call Mankato and North Mankato home. In 1852, Parsons K. Johnson and Henry Jackson staked claims along these banks and founded the town of Mankato. The city was established on land purchased in a treaty between the US government and the Dakota; breaking of this treaty by the government lead to the US-Dakota Conflict of 1862.

North Mankato, which sits just across the river, was established in 1898. The first bridge between North Mankato and Mankato was the Veterans Memorial Bridge constructed in 1880. The bridge represented an interdependence and partnership between the cities that still continues. Today, many memorials and buildings exist to commemorate the diverse and important history that has shaped the greater Mankato area.

Mankato and North Mankato have many historical attractions that are must-sees for visitors.

Top Five Historical Tours

Step Back in time with Betsy-Tacy – Discover Deep ValleySitting quietly on top of Center Street Hill in Mankato you’ll find the childhood home of Maud Hart Lovelace, beloved author of the Betsy-Tacy series of children’s books. As you are visiting the many significant Betsy-Tacy sites on this tour try to erase the view of modern advances and imagine a simpler time of the early 1900s when horses and buggies filled the streets. According to Maud Hart Lovelace, many of the characters in her books are based on real people. Their homes are located throughout the neighborhood. The Discover Deep Valley brochure lets you take a walking tour of the most significant landmarks mentioned in the Betsy-Tacy books. The Betsy-Tacy houses are open for tours as well. Please contact the Betsy-Tacy Society for that schedule at 507.345.9777.

1879: Iron truss bridge was first bridge across the Minnesota River between Mankato and North Mankato.

1897: The Henrietta was the last excursion paddle wheeler to visit Mankato.

1897: The Henrietta was the last excursion paddle wheeler to visit Mankato.

1910-11: Rapidan Dam constructed, with first power generated to Mankato.

1919: Sinclair Lewis wrote a portion of his novel “Main Street” in Mankato.

1937: Ski Haven opened for downhill skiing by Harvey Anderson (now Mount Kato).

1940: Maud Hart Lovelace, born and raised in Mankato, publishes first book in Betsy-Tacy series.

1966: Minnesota Vikings held their first training camp in Mankato.

1969: Madison East Mall opened on Mankato’s hilltop (1st mall/shopping complex).

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Honor Mankato’s Veterans – Veterans Memorial TourHikers and bikers can honor the service of all veterans any day of the year by visiting the greater Mankato area’s 14 memorial sites on the Trail for Heroes. This 12-mile scenic route winds through the two historic city centers and beautiful natural landscapes as it leads visitors to monuments that commemorate the sacrifices of veterans from the 1800s to the present day. The route uses public roads and trails that are easily accessible on foot and bike, and parking is available at most locations if you prefer to reach the sites by vehicle. Amenities along the way include parks with varieties of recreational opportunities, and businesses with shopping, dining and other services.

Take Time to Heal from a Troubled Past – The US-Dakota Conflict of 1862 Self-Guided TourIt has been more than 150 years since the US-Dakota War. At least 450 white settlers and soldiers lost their lives along with many unrecorded Dakota casualties and forced removals. In the present day we try to understand the events leading up to the conflict along with the grim outcome – the simultaneous hanging of 38 Dakota on December 26, 1862. It was the largest mass execution in US History. The US-Dakota War also was the largest attack

on settlers in the history of the US. This self-guided tour brings you to 33 sites of the US-Dakota War. Each site offers a brief description of its significance.

Twenty-Five Insights into Mankato’s History – City Center History Walking TourThe History Walking Tour includes 25 historical sites in Mankato. The tour offers photos and brief descriptions of each site and a detailed map to help you find your way through Mankato’s fascinating history.

Take a Drive – Minnesota Scenic BywayExplore the Minnesota River Valley in your own vehicle. This scenic byway takes you on a journey down the roads and highways that follow the Minnesota River. Take in stunning views of the river and bluffs, see wildlife and stop to explore the river towns and cities. The Minnesota Scenic Byway has many suggestions for historical places to visit in the greater Mankato area.

To find out more about these tours or to download a PDF of the brochures visit www.visitmankatomn.com.

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Kelly Ct

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Forest Heights Dr

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Peggy LnMary Ln

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James C

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Lee Blvd

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Webster Ave

McKinley Ave

Truman St

Pierce St

Jefferson Ave

Tyler Ave

Harrison Ave

Monroe Ave

Garfi eld AveGarfi eld Ave

Lakeview Ave

Page AvePage Ave

Cleveland Ave

Park Ave

Page Ave

Belvista Dr

Grant Ave

Wheeler Ave

Belgrade AveNicollet Ave

Center StBennett St

Center St

Center St

Cross St

Cross St

Christensen St

Sherman St

Quincy St

Cornelia St

Lake St

Butterworth St

69South Bend Ave

MANKATOMANKATO

Mound Ave

Owen St

Hubbell Ave

Marcy St

Spence St

Rogers St

Park Ln

Woo

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Doc Jones Rd

202nd St

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Daniel C

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Maple Ct

Woo

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Indian Lake Rd

Indian Ln

Troost Pond

Stol

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Lewis St

Shaubut St

Moreland Ave

Westwood DrRidgewood St

Eginton RdLayton St

Ridgewood St

Shadywood Ave

Baker Ave

Ow

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watonna St

Hubbell Ave

Sibley St

Winona St

Morningside

Heights

Timber Ln

Tile St

Hazel St

Carney Ave

Ridge C

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Oak Knoll Blvd

Birch Ave

Le Sueur Ave

Golden Eye Ave

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Ren

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Neubert Ct

Neubert Ln

Clay Ct

Clarion St

Maplewood Dr

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W 10th St

W 11th St

Southview Dr

Indian Creek RdGwyn Ave

Chapm

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Caron Dr

Lilian Dr

Woodland Hills DrSkyline ValleyDeer Ridge Rd

Bruce CtValliant Ln

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Charles Ave W 8th St

W 7th St

W 7th St

W Pleasant St

Fulton St

E Pleasant St

Lincoln St

Bradley StW 6th St

W 3rd St

W 2nd St

S Riverfront Dr

N Ri

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Van Brunt StState St

Front St

Patterson Ave

Minnesota St

Poplar St

Under Ave

Dew

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D St

B St

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2nd S

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Byron St

Florence St

Grace C

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Fuller St

High

Locke St

Carroll St

Carroll St

Record St

Lamm

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Warren StCherry St

Jackson St

Hanover St

Locust St

Beech St

Putnam St

Pearl St

Branson St

Viola St

Hickory St

Walnut St

4th S

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Mulberry St

Main St

Washington St

Plum St

Spring St

Spring StElm St

W Elm StRock St

W Rock St Vine St

Adams St

Adams St

E Lafayette St

W Lafayette St

Lime St

E Lime St

Fountain St

Ann St

May St

E Ruth St

W Ruth St

W Mabel St

Dukes St

Marysland Heights

Good C

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E Mabel St

Thompson St

Chestnut St

Spruce St

Maxfi eld St

Pine St

Broa

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N Broad

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N Br

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N Br

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Glenwood Ave

Glenwood Ave

James Ave

Ahlstrom R

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Stadium Rd

Lilly St

Valley St

Saratoga St

Fairfi eld Ave

Sumner Hills Rd

Stadium Ct

Rasmussen Woods Rd

Wes

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Maywood Ave

South Rd

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Birchwood St

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Haynes St

Cedar St

Ellis Ave

Iota AveRidgely Rd

Warren Pkwy

Porter Ave

Highland Ave

Co y St

Parry St

Norton St

High St

Parkway Ave

Parkway Pl

Skyview Ln

Thayer Ave

Dillon Ave

Floral Ave

Hudson Ave N

Serra St

1 2 3

4 5 6

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W Shakespeare Ave

Saint Ann St

New-ton St

Plato StPlato St

Mozart Ave NM

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S Shakespeare Ave

Hudson Ave S

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Hudson Ave W

South Brook Cir

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Ellis Ave

Jacobs Ct

Jacobs Dr

Pines Ct

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Peaceful Pl

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Cody Ct

Alexander Ct

Victoria

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Bermuda CtCatalina Dr

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Essex Rd

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Canterbury Ct

Buckingham R

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Bella Vista Ct

Golf Ct

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Homestead Rd

Balcerzak Dr

Welcome AveDevonshire Pl Jaycee Ct

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Falcon Dr

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Killdeer Ct

Creative C

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Wren Wy

Bunting Ct

Bunting LnTeal Ct

Raven C

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Heron D

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Martin C

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Sheldon Ct

Briargate Rd

Cliffs Ct

Davis St

Weaver St

Crown Hill Ln

Camelot Ln

Westm

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Bluebird Path

Gull Path

Mallard Ct

Morning Dove Path

Oak Marsh Dr

Priscilla Ct

Goldfi nch Ct

Grambrelle Ct

Redtail Ct

Southhaven Dr

Southhaven Dr

Tanager Rd

Tattler Ln

Oriole Path

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Warbler PathBlackbeard LnOwl PathGander PathPartridge Path

Grosbreak PathEagle Path

Snowbird Path

Whitetail Dr

Quail Path

Carson Dr

Cardinal Cir

Cardinal Pl Skylark Dr

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City Center Entertainment DistrictWith hundreds of live music events or shows annually, dozens of food or drink establishments, great hotels, exciting college hockey and ample parking in the 10-block, pedestrian friendly entertainment district, you’ll soon discover your new entertainment destination is City Center Mankato.

Add to your experienceStay the night and see our great public art in the light of day.

Parks & RecreationCity Center Mankato has great outdoor recreation. Here, you’ll find our bookend parks of sibley Park and riverfront Park. the 126-year-old sibley Park is filled with ball fields, fishing, picnic areas, a petting zoo and a great kids playground, while the new riverfront Park has one of the best outdoor music venues in the state. Both parks have access to the extensive biking and walking trails of the region.

Add to your experienceStay at City Center hotels to launch your next great biking adventure on the 39-mile Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail.

Family Friendly Funin the City Center, you are easily connected to great family fun. Whether you’re discovering the southern Minnesota Children’s Museum, experiencing history at the Hubbard House, diving into children’s literature at the Betsy-tacy Houses, feeding the animals at the sibley Park Farm or playing on the one-of-a-kind sibley Farm playground.

Add to your experienceRent a canoe and give the family a memory they won’t forget on our great river system.

City Center Shoppingthe open air shopping in the City Center provides a unique shopping experience, with boutiques that offer a unique blend of specialty products and “just what you’re looking for” gifts. experience the blend of local shops in an area rich in history and charm.

Add to your experienceWhen the shopping is done, treat yourselves to our vibrant dining or exciting night life.

in City Center Mankato, you’ll discover that unique experience you’re looking for. Whether it’s our vibrant local dining, specialty shopping options or exciting entertainment that brings you to Mankato, you’ll certainly leave with an amazing experience set amongst great public art and surrounded by fun recreation opportunities.

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downtown Family Friendly Funin the City Center, you are easily connected to great family fun. Whether you’re discovering the southern Minnesota Children’s Museum, experiencing history at the Hubbard House, diving into children’s literature at the Betsy-tacy Houses, feeding the animals at the sibley Park Farm or playing on the one-of-a-kind sibley Farm playground.

Add to your experienceRent a canoe and give the family a memory they won’t forget on our great river system.

City Center Shoppingthe open air shopping in the City Center provides a unique shopping experience, with boutiques that offer a unique blend of specialty products and “just what you’re looking for” gifts. experience the blend of local shops in an area rich in history and charm.

Add to your experienceWhen the shopping is done, treat yourselves to our vibrant dining or exciting night life.

CityArt Walking Sculpture Tourthe Cityart Walking sculpture tour is an exciting rotating exhibit of 34 outdoor sculptures displayed year-round in the City Centers of Mankato and north Mankato. artists from around the world display their sculptures and from May to october, you can vote for the People’s Choice sculpture which remains in the City Center permanently. For a tour map, go to www.cityartmankato.com.

CityArt On the GoCityart on the Go is an exhibit of traffic signal box murals. Pedestrians and drivers

in City Center Mankato enjoy seeing something different about the traffic signal boxes in old town along riverfront drive and Front street as they’ve been made over with colorful murals, turning infrastructure into Cityart on the Go.

CityArt Public Art Tourthe Cityart Public art tour is a self-guided walking tour of over 20 unique pieces of art, as well as the City Center’s new WordWalk–a selection of poems stamped on the Center’s sidewalks and paths. You can learn more about this tour at www.citycentermankato.com.

the Cityart programs enhance the public art experience for residents and visitors of City Center Mankato. they include:

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With all the services you would expect from a major metro and the charm you can get only from a close-knit community, Greater Mankato is a wonderful place to call home. in addition to a strong economy, residents enjoy Greater Mankato’s scenic setting, abundant activities, shopping & dining, outstanding services and affordable cost of living. Given all these attributes, it’s no wonder why Bizjournals.com ranked Greater Mankato number seven on its national list of dream towns.

the Greater Mankato region, is located in a “sweet spot” of southern Minnesota, with the core cities of Mankato and north Mankato surrounded by many other vibrant towns like saint Peter, le sueur, lake crystal, Madison lake and eagle lake. We are also about an hour’s drive from the twin cities including the Minneapolis-st. Paul international airport.

our residents can enjoy their morning coffee at their home located in the city, on a farm or by a lake, and within 10-15 minutes, drive to their workplace. after work, they can take advantage of the area’s many activities and attractions.

activities for participants and spectators alike abound in Greater Mankato. the

area has many community sports leagues for players of all ages, as well as 8 golf courses. Watching sports is also a Greater Mankato tradition, served up by the area’s high schools and college teams, and each summer - the Mankato Moondogs baseball team and Minnesota Vikings training camp. the riverfront Park amphitheator is another popular summer destination, hosting concerts and festivals, including the annual ribfest. throughout the year, the Verizon Wireless center, with 5,000 seats and additional meeting spaces, provides a venue not only for Minnesota state university, Mankato division i hockey, but also concerts, shows and conventions.

Greater Mankato boasts a thriving arts community, with five public art galleries,

three dance companies, four community choruses, a symphony orchestra and a theatre group. in addition, area colleges offer outstanding, theater, music, dance, and visual and written arts programs. While strolling around the city center, art is all around you with the annual cityart Walking sculpture tour.

Greater Mankato is a retail center that attracts visitors from throughout southern Minnesota and northern iowa. as a result, per capita retail spending is twice what it is in other similar trade centers in Minnesota. With hundreds of stores and restaurants, ranging from large national retailers to quaint local shops, residents and visitors can find all they need and more in Greater Mankato.

residents tend to get more for their money in Greater Mankato. according to the council for community economic research’s cost of living index, the average home price of $226,601 is 24% less than the national average of $281,861. While some might associate a low cost of living with an area in financial trouble, just the opposite is true of this region. Greater Mankato sits in an economic sweet spot, with an ideal location and size that makes living here affordable.

so, welcome to Greater Mankato. We invite you to make it home… stay a while.

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With all the services you would expect from a major metro and the charm you can get only from a close-knit community, Greater Mankato is a wonderful place to call home. In addition to a strong economy, residents enjoy Greater Mankato’s scenic setting, abundant activities, shopping & dining, outstanding services and affordable cost of living. Given all these attributes, it’s no wonder why Bizjournals.com ranked Greater Mankato number seven on its national list of Dream Towns.

three dance companies, four community choruses, a symphony orchestra and a theatre group. In addition, area colleges offer outstanding, theater, music, dance, and visual and written arts programs. While strolling around the City Center, art is all around you with the annual CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour.

Greater Mankato is a retail center that attracts visitors from throughout southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. As a result, per capita retail spending is twice what it is in other similar trade centers in Minnesota. With hundreds of stores and restaurants, ranging from large national retailers to quaint local shops, residents and visitors can find all they need and more in Greater Mankato.

Residents tend to get more for their money in Greater Mankato. According to the Council for Community Economic Research’s Cost of Living Index, the average home price of $226,601 is 24% less than the national average of $281,861. While some might associate a low cost of living with an area in financial trouble, just the opposite is true of this region. Greater Mankato sits in an economic sweet spot, with an ideal location and size that makes living here affordable.

So, welcome to Greater Mankato. We invite you to make it home… stay a while.

• We have been on America’s Promise top 100 communities for young people list four consecutive times for nurturing youth from a young age by investing in them to be productive and successful future leaders.

• 15th in the nation on the 2010 Forbes list of best places to raise a family among communities with a population of 100,000 or less for having solid average incomes, good educational prospects, low costs, short commute times and a high rate of home ownership.

Community Accolades

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LIFE CHANGES.WE’VE GOT A PLAN FOR THAT.

If you’re looking for a health plan to fit your changinglife, or you just want to know your options, give mea call.We’ll review your needs and the Blue Crossand Blue Shield of Minnesota plans available to you.

Authorized independent agent/agency for Blue Cross® and Blue Shield®

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As the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization, Greater Mankato Growth serves the regional marketplace by Advancing Business for a Stronger Community. The organization consists of eight areas of work including: existing business support, new business growth, business promotion, talent development, public affairs, community marketing, visitor attraction and servicing and civic engagement. The degree to which each of these areas directly impacts an individual business may vary. But all have a positive impact on the overall business community by enhancing the economic vitality of our marketplace.

Always a vibrant area, Greater Mankato has steadily grown into a thriving regional center.

Existing Business Supportexisting businesses benefit tremendously from Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) programs and initiatives. With information and services aimed at business retention, expansion and continuing education, local businesses have resources at their disposal to help them succeed. GMG also makes recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of area businesses a priority.

New Business GrowthWhat does it take to get a new business started in the Greater Mankato area? Greater Mankato Growth knows and is committed to helping entrepreneurs get businesses up and running, as well as attracting new businesses to locate within the region. With services and programs that provide resources for new businesses, as well as a regional approach for attracting businesses to the area, Greater Mankato Growth has the tools to help enhance Greater Mankato’s business vitality.

With a population of 98,020 (2012 estimate) – an increase of 14% since 2000 – Greater Mankato has experienced steady and aggressive growth. as a result of this growth, the area was designated a Metropolitan statistical area (Msa) in 2008, which includes all of Blue earth and nicollet counties. a variety of factors including healthy industry diversification, business growth, expansion and job creation have contributed to Greater Mankato’s vibrant economy.

Healthy Industry DiversificationGreater Mankato’s economic strength and stability is due largely to the diversity of industries in the market. in the first quarter of 2012, the economy was 36% primary economy, 53% professional/service economy and 11% retail/consumer economy. even within these areas, the economy is highly diversified, with no one sector accounting for more than 18% of the overall economy. Manufacturing and Health care, two diverse industries in their own right, each account for around 18% of the economy.

Business Promotionfinding ways to help businesses promote themselves is an important element of Greater Mankato Growth's work. GMG’s approach helps businesses connect with other businesses through networking events, as well as advertising and publicity opportunities. GMG also helps businesses market to consumers through exclusive referral, directory and event participation.

Talent Development talent is a critical ingredient to a successful business climate. Greater Mankato Growth ensures that area employers have access to a talented workforce, and that existing employees can continue to enhance their skills and remain valuable in the workplace. With programs that encourage the retention of area students and young professionals, tap into the skills of older adults and attract new talent to the Greater Mankato area, maintaining a quality workforce is one of GMG’s most important areas of work.

Public AffairsPolicy shifts can impact business significantly. that’s why Greater Mankato Growth provides businesses with the tools to remain up-to-date on public policy matters, as well as opportunities allowing them to provide their input on that policy. face-to-face meetings, candidate forums, issue roundtables and other interactions with public policy decision makers keep businesses in the loop and gives them a strong voice in public affairs.

Community Marketingthe Greater Mankato area is a great place to live and an excellent location for doing business. through various means and media, GMG promotes community assets and activities for current and potential residents and businesses. GMG carefully manages the Greater Mankato brand, making sure that Greater Mankato gets noticed.

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Contact Us! We are located 1961 Premier Drive, Suite 100, Mankato. Reach us online at greatermankato.com

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2000 2012 % Change

establishments 2,527 2,704 + 7%

employees 46,787 50,828 + 8.6%

avg. Weekly Wage $507 $711 + 40.3%

total Wages $1,232 million $1,882 million + 52.7%Source: DEED Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW)

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Always a vibrant area, Greater Mankato has steadily grown into a thriving regional center.

With a population of 98,020 (2012 estimate) – an increase of 14% since 2000 – Greater Mankato has experienced steady and aggressive growth. As a result of this growth, the area was designated a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in 2008, which includes all of Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties. A variety of factors including healthy industry diversification, business growth, expansion and job creation have contributed to Greater Mankato’s vibrant economy.

Healthy Industry DiversificationGreater Mankato’s economic strength and stability is due largely to the diversity of industries in the market. In the first quarter of 2012, the economy was 36% primary economy, 53% professional/service economy and 11% retail/consumer economy. Even within these areas, the economy is highly diversified, with no one sector accounting for more than 18% of the overall economy. Manufacturing and Health Care, two diverse industries in their own right, each account for around 18% of the economy.

Business GrowthGreater Mankato is experiencing strong growth in a variety of measurements. As the numbers below demonstrate, businesses in Greater Mankato have continued on a positive 12 year trajectory in a variety of areas including: establishments, employee numbers, weekly wages and total quarterly payroll. Additionally, Gross Sales increased by 112% from 2000 to 2010, compared to 41% for the state of Minnesota.

Job CreationThe number of jobs at businesses located in the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) continues to climb. Between 2011 and 2012 the average number of paid jobs, excluding farm and self-employment, grew by 2.3% (or 1,220 jobs). This was the largest gain of any of the five Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the state and well above the state and U.S. averages. More than just a one year trend, over the past 10 years, from 2002 to 2012, the Mankato-North Mankato MSA’s average monthly job number increased by 7.5%, again higher than any other MSA in the state of Minnesota as well as the entire state of MN and U.S.

Public AffairsPolicy shifts can impact business significantly. That’s why Greater Mankato Growth provides businesses with the tools to remain up-to-date on public policy matters, as well as opportunities allowing them to provide their input on that policy. Face-to-face meetings, candidate forums, issue roundtables and other interactions with public policy decision makers keep businesses in the loop and gives them a strong voice in public affairs.

Community MarketingThe Greater Mankato area is a great place to live and an excellent location for doing business. Through various means and media, GMG promotes community assets and activities for current and potential residents and businesses. GMG carefully manages the Greater Mankato brand, making sure that Greater Mankato gets noticed.

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Mankato Clinic Urgent Care services from the Main Street location will be billed to your insurance company as an office location visit. Adams Street

services will be billed as an Urgent Care location visit. You should check with your insurance

provider directly to ensure your benefit levels.

injured now? seen today.

No appointment is necessary to be seen. Just walk in for prompt, professional health care services.

Mankato Clinic Urgent Care has twoconvenient locations in Mankato toserve you better. Visit us at 1230 EastMain Street or 1809 Adams Streetacross from the River Hills Mall.

convenient locations • walk inquality treatment • open extended hours

Colds • Flu • Fever • CoughSore Throat • Bladder Infections

Sprains • Broken Bones • Minor CutsLacerations/Stitches • Minor Burns

Illness with Nausea • Vomiting • DiarrheaMild Dizziness • Minor Asthma Attacks

Eye Infections/Pain/Foreign Bodies

Urgent Care Hours of OperationMonday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For additional information call 507-389-8680 or visit

www.mankatoclinic.com

X-Rays Available

Contact Us! We are located 1961 Premier Drive, Suite 100, Mankato. Reach us online at greatermankato.com

Growth Markers

2000 2012 % Change

Establishments 2,527 2,704 + 7%

Employees 46,787 50,828 + 8.6%

Avg. Weekly Wage $507 $711 + 40.3%

Total Wages $1,232 million $1,882 million + 52.7%Source: DEED Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW)

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the region’s k-12 schools are among the best in the nation, with innovative educators partnering with area businesses and organizations to ensure students are well-prepared to meet the needs of employers and as a result achieve success for themselves. Mankato’s schools rank among the top 17% in the nation. the community is comprised of 5 colleges & universities, 1 trade school, 17 Public schools and 9 charter & Parochial schools. Mankato is fortunate to have a community that prides itself on an education system that draws people nationally and globally – making it a diverse culture.

Our Five Higher Educational Institutions

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a comprehensive four-year university and the third largest higher education institution in Minnesota. Msus comprised of 18, 000 students including more than 800 international students from 90 different countries. the university offers more than 140 undergraduate programs, 70 graduate programs, bachelors, masters, applied doctoral, associate and specialist degrees.

South Central College, North Mankato is a community and technical college serving more than 6, 000 students. the college offers associate of art degree in both liberal arts and science that allows students to complete their first two years of a bachelor’s degree and more than 50 career and professional majors.

Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter is a nationally recognized, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the evangelical lutheran church (elca) and host to the famed nobel conference. Gustavus is comprised of nearly 2, 500 students representing 43 states and 15 foreign countries. Gustavus offers 71 majors and 15 pre-professional programs.

Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato is a private, residential, christian, co-educational, liberal arts college owned and operated by the evangelical lutheran synod (els). Bethany lutheran college has nearly 600 students and offers 19 majors and 8 pre-professional programs.

Rasmussen College, Mankato is a private college specializing in business and professional careers offering bachelor’s and associate’s degrees, diplomas and certificates.

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Greater Mankato offers access to all the primary services residents want and need. in addition, the area is a Health care mecca. it is the regional headquarters for Mayo clinic Health system, with a hospital and 13 clinics throughout the region. the Mankato clinic also has a comprehensive regional network with 12 area clin-ics. the orthopaedic & fracture clinic in Mankato is known as an expert in their field. nearby in saint Peter, rivers edge Health care offers both a clinic and hospital. over the years, Greater Mankato’s health care providers have continued to expand their services minimizing the need for area residents to travel for specialized medical treatment.

Greater Mankato has a strong and responsive education system. From pre-school to college and beyond, learning is lifelong in Greater Mankato.

Access to a talented workforce is a key ingredient in business and overall community success. Greater Mankato is fortunate to be a region with a Strong Labor Pool and a commitment to optimizing and retaining our talent.

for some time now, business and community leaders in the Greater Mankato region have understood how fortunate we are to have an incredible resource that can be a key economic success factor for our region: our people, or our “talent.” We have been focusing on how to attract, develop and retain the talented workforce that we need today and into the future. We have a natural draw for attracting new talent to our region: 5 higher education institutions within a 30 mile radius, which bring more than 6,000 new students every year.

as a region, we have been deliberate about welcoming talent to the area, connecting people to employment and service opportunities, and building housing and community amenities that will keep people loving Greater Mankato for years to come.

Encouraging Excellence fromPreschool through High School

“Hand in Hand, Together We Can…Educate the Next Generation”

• Small class sizes• God-centered environment• Technology integration

in all classrooms• 1 on 1 laptop program

Academic Excellence, Faith, Leadership, Service

For more information, please call507.388.2997

LOYOLACATHOLICSCHOOL.org

Tuition Assistance AvailableAll Faiths Welcome

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Greater Mankato offers access to all the primary services residents want and need. In addition, the area is a Health Care mecca. It is the regional headquarters for Mayo Clinic Health System, with a hospital and 13 clinics throughout the region. The Mankato Clinic also has a comprehensive regional network with 12 area clin-ics. The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic in Mankato is known as an expert in their field. Nearby in Saint Peter, Rivers Edge Health Care offers both a clinic and hospital. Over the years, Greater Mankato’s health care providers have continued to expand their services minimizing the need for area residents to travel for specialized medical treatment.

Greater Mankato has a strong and responsive education system. From pre-school to college and beyond, learning is lifelong in Greater Mankato.

Access to a talented workforce is a key ingredient in business and overall community success. Greater Mankato is fortunate to be a region with a Strong Labor Pool and a commitment to optimizing and retaining our talent.

For some time now, business and community leaders in the Greater Mankato region have understood how fortunate we are to have an incredible resource that can be a key economic success factor for our region: our people, or our “talent.” We have been focusing on how to attract, develop and retain the talented workforce that we need today and into the future. We have a natural draw for attracting new talent to our region: 5 higher education institutions within a 30 mile radius, which bring more than 6,000 new students every year.

As a region, we have been deliberate about welcoming talent to the area, connecting people to employment and service opportunities, and building housing and community amenities that will keep people loving Greater Mankato for years to come.

Greater Mankato Young Professionals

The Greater Mankato Young Professionals program was created in 2009 by Greater Mankato Growth to help retain and attract young professionals to the region. The program gives young professionals age 21 - 39 an opportunity to engage with one another while focusing on learning, socializing and community involvement. The program enrollment has seen growth every year and now includes more than 180 members. Visit our website at greatermankato.com/young-professionals.com

10th in the nation on Forbes 2013 list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers among metropolitans having populations less than 250,000 (up from 11th in 2012 and 25th in 2011)

On Enterprise Minnesota’s 2013 list of 5 Great Places to be a Manufacturer for measures taken to ensure the continued success of manufacturing in the community

Top 25% in the nation for Job Growth by NewGeography.com for the area’s creation of short and long-term jobs

Level 1 Primary Regional Trade Center designation for Mankato by the U of M Center for Urban and Regional Affairs in 2011

On America’s Promise top 100 communities for young people list four consecutive times for nurturing youth from a young age by investing in them to be productive and successful future leaders

15th in the nation on the 2010 Forbes.com list of best places to raise a family among communities with a population of 100,000 or less for having solid average incomes, good educational prospects, low costs, short commute times and a high rate of home ownership

Rockstars@Work Next Generation Community Impact Award in 2009 for creating successful workforce development initiatives

Minnesota Community Pride Creative Capital Award for collaborations among education, government, non-profits and Greater Mankato Growth

7th in the nation on the 2008 Bizjournals.com list of Dreamtowns for being a well-rounded community, with light traffic, a healthy economy, moderate cost of living, impressive housing stocks, strong educational system and easy access to big-city amenities

On AARP the Magazine’s “Cities to Watch” list for being ahead of the curve in providing services to empty nesters, active retirees and everyone in between

Encouraging Excellence fromPreschool through High School

“Hand in Hand, Together We Can…Educate the Next Generation”

• Small class sizes• God-centered environment• Technology integration

in all classrooms• 1 on 1 laptop program

Academic Excellence, Faith, Leadership, Service

For more information, please call507.388.2997

LOYOLACATHOLICSCHOOL.org

Tuition Assistance AvailableAll Faiths Welcome

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Rankings & Ratings

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Super 8Jct. of Hwy 169 n. & Hwy 14, Mankato507-387-0600800-800-8000super8.com

CAMPGROUNDS

Bray Park22214 oriole road, Madison Lake507-243-3885

Daly Park11056 571st Lane, Mapleton507-524-3000

Land of Memories CampgroundHawley road, Mankato507-387-8649

Minneopa State Park Campground54497 Gadwell road, Mankato507-389-5464

Point Pleasant Campgrounds400 sheppard Circle, Madison Lake507-243-3072

HOTELS

AmericInn Hotel and Conference Center240 stadium road, Mankato507-345-8011800-634-3444americinnmankato.com

Best Western Plus Hotel & Rest1111 range street, north Mankato507-625-9333800-937-8376bwmankato.com

Budget Host Inn1255 range street, Mankato507-388-1644800-822-2521budgethost.com

Butler House Bed & Breakfast704 s. Broad street, Mankato507-387-5055butlerhouse.com

Comfort Inn131 apache Place, Mankato507-388-5107800-228-5150comfortinn.com/ires/hotel/mn413

Country Inn & SuitesHotel & Conference Center1900 Premier drive, Mankato507-388-8555800-456-4000countryinns.com/mankatomn

Courtyard by Marriott901 raintree road, Mankato507-388-1234courtyardmankato.com

Days Inn1285 range street, Mankato507-387-3332800-daYs-inndaysinn.com

Fairfield Inn141 apache Place, Mankato507-386-1220800-228-2800marriot.com/mktfi

GrandStay Residential Suites1000 raintree road, Mankato507-388-8688877-388-staYgrandstay.net

Hilton Garden Inn20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato507-344-1111877-staY-HGimankatodowntown.stayhgi.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites2051 adams street, Mankato507-388-1880hiexpress.com/mankatomn

Mankato City Center Hotel101 e. Main street, Mankato507-345-1234877-345-5577mankatomnhotel.com

Microtel Inn & Suites200 st. andrews drive, Mankato507-388-2818800-771-7171microtelinn.com

Rodeway Inn111 W. Lind Court, Mankato507-345-8800800-315-2378

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Super 8Jct. of Hwy 169 N. & Hwy 14, Mankato507-387-0600800-800-8000super8.com

CAMPGROUNDS

Bray Park22214 Oriole Road, Madison Lake507-243-3885

Daly Park11056 571st Lane, Mapleton507-524-3000

Land of Memories CampgroundHawley Road, Mankato507-387-8649

Minneopa State Park Campground54497 Gadwell Road, Mankato507-389-5464

Point Pleasant Campgrounds400 Sheppard Circle, Madison Lake507-243-3072

Rapidan Park54116 Glory Lane, Mankato507-546-9997

Reinbold Sportsmen Campground40050 30th Street, Janesville507.-234-5440

Sakatah Trail Campground501 Cherry Avenue, Madison Lake507-243-3886

Shady Oaks Campground340 Fairgrounds Street, Garden City507-546-3986

Sawmill Campground41392 520th Street, North Mankato507-947-3735.

RESORTS

The Boatlanding Restaurant & Resort805 Main, Madison Lake507-243-9898

Beaver Dam Resort46115 Beaver Dam Road, Cleveland507-931-7376

Lakeview Resort22175 624 Avenue, Madison Lake507-362-4616

Sakatah Trail Resort24102 Greenland Road, Madison Lake507-267-4000

Silver’s Resort108 S. 1st Street, Elysian507-267-4694

Summer Breeze Resort45872 Summer Breeze Lane, Cleveland507-931-5992

Wise Stop Resort23981 Blue Marina Road, Cleveland507-931-1843

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Hilton Garden Inn20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato507-344-1111877-STAY-HGImankatodowntown.stayhgi.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites2051 Adams Street, Mankato507-388-1880hiexpress.com/mankatomn

Mankato City Center Hotel101 E. Main Street, Mankato507-345-1234877-345-5577mankatomnhotel.com

Microtel Inn & Suites200 St. Andrews Drive, Mankato507-388-2818800-771-7171microtelinn.com

Rodeway Inn111 W. Lind Court, Mankato507-345-8800800-315-2378

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American Restaurant

101 Main Restaurant507-345-1234101 Main street, Mankato

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar507-386-10101900 adams street, Mankatoapplebees.com

Baker's Square507-345-42401861 Madison avenue, Mankatobakerssquare.com

Bonfire507-625-84431910 Premier drive, Mankatoaxelsbonfire.com

Dickey's Barbecue Pit507-625-4227501 Holly Lane #150, Mankatodickeys.com

Grizzly’s Woodfire Grill & Steaks507-385-16001700 Madison avenue, Mankatogrizzlysgrill.com

Guenther's Cafe507-388-23361015 e. Madison avenue, Mankato

Hooligan's507-625-99041400 Madison avenue, suite 210Mankato

Noodles & Company507-385-11661600 Warren street, suite 5, Mankato noodles.com

Old Country Buffet507-387-11901861 adams street, Mankatobuffetsinc.com

Panera Bread507-387-76941901 Madison avenue, Mankatopanerabread.com

Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar507-387-89741028 n. riverfront drive, Mankatopappageorge.net

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Mankato 507-385-15951790 Madison avenue, Mankatoperkinsrestaurants.com

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - North Mankato507-345-50211123 range street, north Mankatoperkinsrestaurants.com

Red Lobster507-386-70071890 e. Madison avenue, Mankatoredlobster.com

Wagon Wheel Cafe507-625-9604609 south Front street, Mankato

Weggy's on Campus507-720-66331600 Warren street, suite 13, Mankato

Happy Chef Restaurant507-388-2953Hwy 169 north, north Mankato

Asian

Asiana Buffet & Grill507-779-70081010 raintree road, Mankato

China Buffet- Madison507-385-08581770 Madison avenue, Mankato

China Max218-409-0346river Hills Mall, Mankato

China Star507-625-80731857 Madison avenue, Mankato

China Wok507-388-5959625 Madison avenue, Mankato

Hunan Garden507-625-8199408 Belgrade avenue, north Mankato

Leeann Chin- Adams Street507-388-88331850 adams street, Mankato

Leeann Chin- University Square507-625-88331600 Warren street, suite 2, Mankato

Magic Wok507-388-83111850 adams st. #606, Mankato

Mongolian Grill - Authentic Stir Fry507-388-45501876 Madison avenue, Mankato

New Great Wall507-345-57631814 Commerce drive, north Mankato

Panda ExpressMadison avenue, Mankato

Pho Saigon507-625-23001511 Madison avenue, Mankato

ShoGun Sushi and Hibachi507-779-70881901 Madison ave, #315, Mankato

Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Inc.507-388-33381829 adams street, Mankato

Tonn's Grocery Store & Restaurant507-388-5710617 south Front street, Mankato

Yu's Chinese Cuisine507-389-98861601 Monks avenue, Mankato

Bar & Grill

Blue Bricks507-386-1700424 Front street south, Mankatobluebricksmankato.com

Boomtown507-625-92641610 Warren street, Mankatoboomtownmankato.com

Boulder Tap House507-344-1643291 st. andrews drive, Mankatobouldertaphouse.com/mankato-mn

Buffalo Wild Wings507-625-946412 Civic Center Plaza #1715, Mankatobuffalowildwings.com

Buffalo Wild Wings- Hilltop507-385-9464301 st. andrews drive, Mankatobuffalowildwings.com

Buster's Sports Bar & Grill507-389-89991325 Madison avenue, Mankatobustersbar.com

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Chopps Bar507-625-5090521 south Front street, Mankato

Hooligan's507-625-99041400 Madison avenue, suite 210Mankato

Jerry Dutler's Bowl & Rumors Lounge 507-387-34391247 range street, Mankatojerrydutlersbowl.com

Jonny B's507-625-62761600 Warren street, Mankato

Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center507-345-1446119 south Front street, Mankatotheloosemoosesaloon.com

Mickey's Sports Bar & Grill - Victory Bowl 507-387-7991203 south Victory drive, Mankato

Midtown Tavern507-345-1909524 north riverfront drive old townMankato

Mully's on Madison507-388-14411030 Madison avenue, Mankato

Mum's The Word507-625-556512 Civic Center Plaza, suite 1675Mankato

Oleander Saloon507-625-9710701 n. riverfront, Mankato

Pub 500507-625-6500500 s. Front street, Mankatopub500.com

Red Rocks507-625-4293Po Box 1936, Mankato

Rounders507-388-7767Po Box 1936, Mankatoroundersbar.com

Savoy Bar & Grill507-385-0072526 south Front street, Mankato

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Weggy's on Campus507-720-66331600 Warren Street, Suite 13, Mankato

Desserts

Berry Blendz507-345-84231600 Warren Street, Suite 12, Mankatoberryblendz.com

Cherry Berry - Mankato507-346-5454511 Holly Lane, Mankatocherryberryyogurtbar.com

Cold Stone Creamery507-344-81521600 Warren Street, Suite 4, Mankatocoldstonecreamery.com

Dairy Queen - River Hills507-388-1375River Hills Mall, Mankato

Dairy Queen West507-388-645125 Stolzman Road, Mankatodairyqueen.com/us-en

Decadent Desserts507-382-4998530 N Riverfront Dr Ste 150, Mankato decadentdessertsonline.com

Frozen Yogurt Creations507-625-30011901 Madison Ave, Suite 450, Mankato

Mom & Pop's507-344-0629629 N Riverfront Drive, Mankatomomandpopsicecream.com

Red Cherry Frozen Yogurt507-388-88331850 Adams St River Hills Mall, Mankatoleeannchin.com/frozen_yogurt.php

Indian

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine507-385-18021802 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN

Fast Food

Arby's - Madison Avenue507-385-05351855 Madison Avenue, Mankato

Mongolian Grill - Authentic Stir Fry507-388-45501876 Madison Avenue, Mankato

New Great Wall507-345-57631814 Commerce Drive, North Mankato

Panda ExpressMadison Avenue, Mankato

Pho Saigon507-625-23001511 Madison Avenue, Mankato

ShoGun Sushi and Hibachi507-779-70881901 Madison Ave, #315, Mankato

Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Inc.507-388-33381829 Adams Street, Mankato

Tonn's Grocery Store & Restaurant507-388-5710617 South Front Street, Mankato

Yu's Chinese Cuisine507-389-98861601 Monks Avenue, Mankato

Bar & Grill

Blue Bricks507-386-1700424 Front Street South, Mankatobluebricksmankato.com

Boomtown507-625-92641610 Warren Street, Mankatoboomtownmankato.com

Boulder Tap House507-344-1643291 St. Andrews Drive, Mankatobouldertaphouse.com/mankato-mn

Buffalo Wild Wings507-625-946412 Civic Center Plaza #1715, Mankatobuffalowildwings.com

Buffalo Wild Wings- Hilltop507-385-9464301 St. Andrews Drive, Mankatobuffalowildwings.com

Buster's Sports Bar & Grill507-389-89991325 Madison Avenue, Mankatobustersbar.com

Where to Eat

Chopps Bar507-625-5090521 South Front Street, Mankato

Hooligan's507-625-99041400 Madison Avenue, Suite 210Mankato

Jerry Dutler's Bowl & Rumors Lounge 507-387-34391247 Range Street, Mankatojerrydutlersbowl.com

Jonny B's507-625-62761600 Warren Street, Mankato

Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center507-345-1446119 South Front Street, Mankatotheloosemoosesaloon.com

Mickey's Sports Bar & Grill - Victory Bowl 507-387-7991203 South Victory Drive, Mankato

Midtown Tavern507-345-1909524 North Riverfront Drive Old TownMankato

Mully's on Madison507-388-14411030 Madison Avenue, Mankato

Mum's The Word507-625-556512 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1675Mankato

Oleander Saloon507-625-9710701 N. Riverfront, Mankato

Pub 500507-625-6500500 S. Front Street, Mankatopub500.com

Red Rocks507-625-4293PO Box 1936, Mankato

Rounders507-388-7767PO Box 1936, Mankatoroundersbar.com

Savoy Bar & Grill507-385-0072526 South Front Street, Mankato

South Street Saloon507-387-6654515 S. Front Street, Mankato

Tavern on the Avenue507-345-33081120 Madison Avenue, Mankatothetavontheave.com

The Underground507-388-800012 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1BMankato

Wow! Zone507-625-26952030 Adams Street, Mankatowowzonefec.com

Big Dog Sports Cafe507-386-84631712 Commerce DriveNorth Mankato

NaKato Bar & Grill507-388-8999253 Belgrade Avenue, North Mankato

Roadhouse 169 Bar & Grill507-387-75111006 North River DriveNorth Mankato

Spinners Bar & Grill507-625-9751301 Belgrade Avenue, North Mankatomankatospinners.com

Coffee

Caribou Coffee507-625-61011901 E. Madison Avenue, Mankato

DayBreak Internet Café LLC507-720-6486251 Bunting Lane #101, Mankato

Fillin' Station Coffeehouse507-344-0345630 South Front, Mankato

Tandem Bagels507-351-7147200 East Walnut Street, Mankatotandembagels.com

The Coffee Hag507-387-5533329 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato

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Arby's - S. Riverfront Drive507-344-0002520 s. riverfront drive, Mankato

Burger King West507-345-55161318 s. riverfront drive, Mankato

Culver's Frozen Custard- Mankato507-344-15541856 Madison avenue, Mankato

Culver's Frozen Custard - North Mankato507-345-16801680 Commerce drive, north Mankato

Charleys Philly Steaks1850 adams street, suite 608Mankato

Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop - Madison Avenue507-385-19191780 Madison avenue, Mankato

Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop - S. Front507-386-0708501 s. Front street, Mankato

Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich - North Mankato507-625-21211710 Commerce drive, north Mankato

Five Guys Burgers and Fries507-385-18481920 adams street, Mankato

Jersey Mike’s Subs – Riverfront507-779-7200500 south riverfront drive, Mankato

Jersey Mike's Subs - Hilltop507-625-84541924 adams street, Mankato

Jimmy John's - Holly Lane507-779-7557511 Holly Lane #130, Mankato

Jimmy Johns - Warren Street507-388-49991600 Warren street, suite 16, Mankato

Kentucky Fried Chicken - Madison Avenue507-387-36111110 Madison avenue, Mankato

Long John Silvers Seafood507-387-53831060 Madison avenue,Mankato

Massad’s Mediterranean Grille – Campus 507-345-11231633 Monks ave suite 100, Mankato

Massad's - riverHills Mall507-387-71111850 adams st. #618, Mankato

McDonald's Restaurant - Adams Street507-625-75591921 adams street, Mankato

McDonald's Restaurant - Madison Avenue507-345-33701411 Madison ave nue, Mankato

McDonald's Restaurant - W. Lind Court 507-625-7199150 W. Lind Court, Mankato

Pita Pit507-345-4444530 so. Front street, suite 210, Mankato

Sbarro, Italian Eatery507-387-63721850 adams st. #614, Mankato

Subway - Monks Avenue1633 Monks ave, suite 110, Mankato

Subway - Wal-Mart507-386-78211881 Madison avenue, Mankato

Subway Hwy. 169507-386-78271102 n. river drive, Mankato

Subway Mankato Heights507-385-78271901 Madison avenue, suite 140, Mankato

Subway Restaurant - Sibley Parkway507-625-782710 sibley Parkway, Mankato

Subway River Hills Mall507-388-78271850 adams street, #620, Mankato

Subway Village East507-345-78272116 Hoffman road, Mankato

Subway-Commerce Drive507-388-78211750 Commerce drive, north Mankato

Taco Bell507-345-61591819 Madison ave., Mankato

Your TableIs WaitingWe are proud to beone of Mankato’sfinest restaurants.We offer a familyatmosphere as wellas excellent food.

Restaurant & Lounge507-388-6845920 Madison Ave.

Restaurant & Lounge507-388-6845920 Madison Ave.

Voted #1 Steak2012-2013 Mankato Magazine

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Where to Eat

Massad’s Mediterranean Grille – Campus507-345-11231633MonksAveSuite100,Mankato

Massad's-RiverHillsMall507-387-71111850AdamsSt.#618,Mankato

McDonald's Restaurant - Adams Street507-625-75591921AdamsStreet,Mankato

McDonald's Restaurant - Madison Avenue507-345-33701411MadisonAvenue,Mankato

McDonald's Restaurant - W. Lind Court 507-625-7199150W.LindCourt,Mankato

Pita Pit507-345-4444530So.FrontStreet,Suite210,Mankato

Sbarro, Italian Eatery507-387-63721850AdamsSt.#614,Mankato

Subway - Monks Avenue1633MonksAve,Suite110,Mankato

Subway - Wal-Mart507-386-78211881MadisonAvenue,Mankato

Subway Hwy. 169507-386-78271102N.RiverDrive,Mankato

Subway Mankato Heights507-385-78271901MadisonAvenue,Suite140,Mankato

Subway Restaurant - Sibley Parkway507-625-782710SibleyParkway,Mankato

Subway River Hills Mall507-388-78271850AdamsStreet,#620,Mankato

Subway Village East507-345-78272116HoffmanRoad,Mankato

Subway-Commerce Drive507-388-78211750CommerceDrive,NorthMankato

Taco Bell507-345-61591819MadisonAve.,Mankato

Taco John's - Madison Avenue507-386-TACO1040MadisonAvenue,Mankato

Taco John's - North Broad507-388-28362112NorthBroadCourt,Mankato

Taco John's - River Hills Mall507-625-49751850AdamsStreet,Mankato

Taco John's - Lor Ray Drive NM507-625-TACO1601LorRayDrive,NorthMankato

Taco John's - Range St. NM507-344-TACO1105RangeStreet,NorthMankato

Wendy's507-625-18881545MadisonAvenue,Mankato

Wetzel's Pretzels507-625-63171850AdamsStreet,Mankato

Fine Dining

Charley's Restaurant507-388-6845920MadisonAvenue,Mankatocharleysrestaurantmankato.com

Neighbor's Italian Bistro507-625-67761812S.RiverfrontDrive,Mankatoneighborsitalianbistro.com

Number 4 American Bar & Kitchen507-344-1444124EastWalnutStreet,Mankatonumber4mankato.com

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant507-345-75851880AdamsStreet,Mankato

Olives507-386-100120CivicCenterPlaza,Mankatoolivesmankato.com

Pappageorge Restaurant & Bar507-387-89741028N.RiverfrontDrive,Mankatopappageorge.net

Mexican

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Madison Avenue507-385-18831851MadisonAvenue,Mankato

Chipotle Mexican Grill - University Square507-388-12221600WarrenStreet,Suite1,Mankato

La Terraza Mexican Grill and Bar507-344-06071404MadisonAvenue,Mankato

Las Brazas507-387-6364500SouthRiverfrontDrive,Mankato

Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant507-625-24061525TullamoreStreet,Mankatoelmazatlanfood.com

Mexican Village Restaurant507-387-44551630MadisonAvenue,Mankatomexicanvillagemankato.com

Zanz Mexican Restaurant507-388-47891041MadisonAvenue,Mankato

228 Mulberry | St.Peter, MN | stpeterfood.coop | 507.934.4880 | Open 7 am - 9 pm | everyONe iS welcOMe every day

Your TableIs WaitingWe are proud to beone of Mankato’sfinest restaurants.We offer a familyatmosphere as wellas excellent food.

Restaurant & Lounge507-388-6845920 Madison Ave.

Restaurant & Lounge507-388-6845920 Madison Ave.

Voted #1 Steak2012-2013 Mankato Magazine

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24 hours a day / 365 days a year

Care for People of All Agesand Development Levels

ONSITE Childcare for CorporateEvents and Parties

Choose from an array of highly qualifiedcandidates from the local area.

info@marypoppinsnannyservice.commarypoppinsnannyservice.com

507-351-8787

4 Hours of Servicefor the Cost of 3!

Services: Babysitter • NannyRespite • Housekeeping

Expires Dec. 31, 2014

Art Galleries

410 Project507-382-9921523 s. Front street, Mankato

Carnegie Art Center507-625-2730120 s. Broad street, Mankato

Marian Anderson Art Gallery507-345-5566415 Cherry street, Mankato

Twin Rivers Council for the Arts507-387-1008523 south 2nd street, Mankatotwinriversarts.org

Entertainment Center

Jerry Dutler's Bowl & Rumors Lounge 507-387-34391247 range street , Mankatojerrydutlersbowl.com

Lincoln Community Center507-387-5501110 Fulton, Mankato

Mickey's Sports Bar & Grill - Victory Bowl507-387-7991203 south Victory drive, Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato - Centennial Student Union507-389-2224220 Centennial student union, Mankatocsu.mnsu.edu

Verizon Wireless Center507-389-30001 Civic Center Plaza, Mankatoverizonwirelesscentermn.com

Right care. Right place. Right time.

Minor illness and injury happen at the most inconvenient times. At our Urgent Care location we can help you get back to your day quickly.

No appointment necessary.

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato Eastridge 101 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive | mayoclinichealthsystem.org

Choose Kasasa® –free checking that pays.

Go to Kasasa.com/PioneerBankfor your free account.

Visit landtoairexpress.com or call 507-625-3977

In addition to the MSP Airport, Land to Air Express now offers multiple daily trips from Mankato to Rochester and Southern MN destinations in between. Convenient Mankato shuttles are still available every day to and from the Minneapolis International Airport.

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Las Fronteras - Authentic Mexican Grill & Cantina507-344-1020503 Belgrade avenue, north Mankato lasfronterasmexicangrill.com

Pizza

Dino's Gourmet Pizzeria507-385-3466239 Belgrade avenue, north Mankato

Domino's Downtown507-625-3666814 n. riverfront drive, Mankato

Domino's Hilltop507-625-7711300 stadium road, Mankato

Gary's Pizza507-388-1233923 s. Front street, Mankato

Godfather's Pizza - Mankato507-388-77651521 tullamore street, Mankato

Jake's Stadium Pizza - Mankato507-345-3185330 stadium rd suite 100, Mankato

Little Caesars507-387-60001100 south riverfront drive, Mankato

Pagliai's Pizza507-345-6080524 s. Front street, Mankato

Papa John's507-387-2345826 s. Front street, Mankato

Pizza Hut - Riverfront Drive507-388-2973930 riverfront drive, Mankato

Pizza Ranch - Mankato507-386-70771551 tullamore street, Mankato

Toppers Pizza507-386-82821101 s. Front street, Mankato

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24 hours a day / 365 days a year

Care for People of All Agesand Development Levels

ONSITE Childcare for CorporateEvents and Parties

Choose from an array of highly qualifiedcandidates from the local area.

info@marypoppinsnannyservice.commarypoppinsnannyservice.com

507-351-8787

4 Hours of Servicefor the Cost of 3!

Services: Babysitter • NannyRespite • Housekeeping

Expires Dec. 31, 2014

Art Galleries

410 Project507-382-9921523 S. Front Street, Mankato

Carnegie Art Center507-625-2730120 S. Broad Street, Mankato

Marian Anderson Art Gallery507-345-5566415 Cherry Street, Mankato

Twin Rivers Council for the Arts507-387-1008523 South 2nd Street, Mankatotwinriversarts.org

Entertainment Center

Jerry Dutler's Bowl & Rumors Lounge 507-387-34391247 Range Street , Mankatojerrydutlersbowl.com

Lincoln Community Center507-387-5501110 Fulton, Mankato

Mickey's Sports Bar & Grill - Victory Bowl507-387-7991203 South Victory Drive, Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato - Centennial Student Union507-389-2224220 Centennial Student Union, Mankatocsu.mnsu.edu

Verizon Wireless Center507-389-30001 Civic Center Plaza, Mankatoverizonwirelesscentermn.com

Wow! Zone507-625-26952030 Adams Street, Mankatowowzonefec.com

Golf

Mankato Golf Club507-387-5676100 Augusta Drive, Mankatomankatogolfclub.com

Minneopa Golf Course507-625-5777410 Pintail Street, Mankatominneopa.com

North Links Golf Course and Banquet Facility507-947-335541553 - 520th Street, North Mankatonorthlinksgolf.com

Terrace View Golf Course507-625-7665PO Box 3225, Mankato

Museums

Betsy-Tacy Society507-345-9777332 Center Street, Mankatobetsy-tacysociety.org

Blue Earth County Historical Society507-345-5566415 Cherry Street, Mankatobechshistory.com

Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota507-386-0279121 E. Cherry Street, Mankatocmsouthernmn.org

Historic R.D. Hubbard House507-345-5566606 South Broad Street, Mankato

Sporting & Adventure

All Season's Arena507-387-65521251 Monks Avenue, Mankato

Bent River Outfitter507-388-2368530 North Riverfront Drive, Suite B30 Mankatobentriveroutfitter.com

Chesley Skate Park507-387-8222161 Jaycee Park, Mankato

Drive-a-Tank507-835-5607550 W. Cherry, Kasota

Mankato Family YMCA507-387-82551401 S. Riverfront Drive, Mankatomankatoymca.org

Mankato MoonDogs507-625-70471221 Caledonia Street, Mankatomankatomoondogs.com

Mankato Recreation/Community Services Department507-387-5501110 Fulton Street, Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato - Intercollegiate Athletics507-389-6111135 Myers Field House, Mankatomsumavericks.com

Right care. Right place. Right time.

Minor illness and injury happen at the most inconvenient times. At our Urgent Care location we can help you get back to your day quickly.

No appointment necessary.

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato Eastridge 101 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive | mayoclinichealthsystem.org

Choose Kasasa® –free checking that pays.

Go to Kasasa.com/PioneerBankfor your free account.

Visit landtoairexpress.com or call 507-625-3977

In addition to the MSP Airport, Land to Air Express now offers multiple daily trips from Mankato to Rochester and Southern MN destinations in between. Convenient Mankato shuttles are still available every day to and from the Minneapolis International Airport.

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LutheranChurchof the

GoodShepherd

Little Lambs PreschoolAll-day Kindergarten

Elementary 1-8

2101 Lor Ray DriveNorth Mankato

388-4336

goodshepherdmankato.org/school

Good ShepherdLutheran School

Missouri Synod2101 Lor Ray DriveNorth Mankato

(1 mi. N. of Highway 14)

Grow in God’s TruthShow Jesus’ Love

Pastor Vance Becker388-4336

goodshepherd57@juno.comgoodshepherdmankato.org

Sunday Worship:9:00 AM

Sunday Classes:10:15 AM

Services Available:• Onsite Interpreting

• Telephonic Interpreting• Video Remote Interpreting

• Document Translation

Language Venues:• Schools • Business • Court

• Law Enforcement• Medical/Dental • Travel & More!

Many Languages.One Company. One Voice.

Lingua One

507.351.8787www.lingua-one.com

Professional Interpreting & TranslationService. Over 200 languages available.

Licensed Trainers • Qualified & Certified InterpretersCertified Translators

388-7433Mankato Area

Prompt • Friendly • ConvenientSenior Discount Available

LET US DO THE DRIVINGAvailable24 Hours

A Day

ShoppingEvents

Nightlife

388-RIDEKATO CAB

A PLACE TO KNIT, CROCHET, & RELAX

LUXURIOUS YARNSAT AFFORDABLE PRICES

605 N. RIVERFRONT DR. MANKATO

388-YARN (9276)

M,T,W,F 10-5:30, TH 10-8, SAT 10-5SUN 12-4 (OCT THRU APRIL)

WWW.MARYLUESYARN.COM

FEATURING UNIQUE GIFTS FROM LOCAL ARTISTS

Just aStones Throw

Away

The Big Blue House on 169 in St. PeterPatty Conlin, Goldsmith/Gallery Owner

420 N. Minnesota, St. Peter507.934.5655 | stonesthrowgallery.org

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Mount Kato Ski Area507-625-336320461 Hwy. 66Mankato mountkato.com

Theatre, Music & Dance

Carmike Stadium Cinema 6507-625-3456220 stadium road Mankato carmike.com

Cinemark Movies 8507-625-3553river Hills Mall, 1850 adams st. #15 Mankatocinemark.com

Mankato Ballet507-625-7716155 Chesnut street, Mankatomankatoballet.com

Mankato Symphony Orchestra507-625-8880523 south 2nd street, Mankatomankatosymphony.com

Merely Players Community Theatre, Inc.507-388-5483523 south second street, Mankatomerelyplayers.com

Minnesota State University, Mankato - Theatre & Dance507-389-2118201 Performing arts Center, Mankatomnsu.edu/theatre

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LutheranChurchof the

GoodShepherd

Little Lambs PreschoolAll-day Kindergarten

Elementary 1-8

2101 Lor Ray DriveNorth Mankato

388-4336

goodshepherdmankato.org/school

Good ShepherdLutheran School

Missouri Synod2101 Lor Ray DriveNorth Mankato

(1 mi. N. of Highway 14)

Grow in God’s TruthShow Jesus’ Love

Pastor Vance Becker388-4336

goodshepherd57@juno.comgoodshepherdmankato.org

Sunday Worship:9:00 AM

Sunday Classes:10:15 AM

Services Available:• Onsite Interpreting

• Telephonic Interpreting• Video Remote Interpreting

• Document Translation

Language Venues:• Schools • Business • Court

• Law Enforcement• Medical/Dental • Travel & More!

Many Languages.One Company. One Voice.

Lingua One

507.351.8787www.lingua-one.com

Professional Interpreting & TranslationService. Over 200 languages available.

Licensed Trainers • Qualified & Certified InterpretersCertified Translators

QualityEyecare 345-6151 • 1630 Adams Street • Mankato

mankatoeyedoctors.com

Trust the specialists for state-of-the-artmedical and surgical eye care usingthe latest advanced technology.

John E. Hoines, M.D. • Gerald A. Roust, M.D. • Seth A. Consoer, M.D.Emily S. Birkholz, M.D. • Steven O. Anderson, M.D.

• OutpatientCataract Surgery

• Laser & GeneralEye Surgery

&Lasik Center

of Mankato P.A.

• Medical Eye Exams• Lasik Surgery• Cataract Evals

• Glaucoma Evals• Diabetic Eye Exams• Lesion Removal

388-7433Mankato Area

Prompt • Friendly • ConvenientSenior Discount Available

LET US DO THE DRIVINGAvailable24 Hours

A Day

ShoppingEvents

Nightlife

388-RIDEKATO CAB

Complete RV Sales, Parts,Accessory Store & Service Department

Hwy. 22 South, Mankato507-625-4647 • www.keepersrv.com

Dutchmen • DenaliFlagstaff • Cedar Creek

Lifestyle • Innsbruck

Camping AdventuresBegin at Keepers RV!

merely players community theatre, inc.(507) 388-5483523 south second street, Mankatomerelyplayers.com

minnesota state university, mankato - theatre & dance(507) 389-2118201 Performing arts Center, Mankatomnsu.edu/theatre

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Grace Baptist Church507-388-9355600 Lind street, Mankato

Grace Lutheran Church ELCA507-345-4248320 east Main street, Mankato

Greater Mankato Area Catholic Churches507-388-2995632 south Broad street, Mankato

Hillside Church507-345-7554502 s. Victory drive, Mankato

Hilltop United Methodist507-387-3877108 south Manitou drive, Mankato

Hope Baptist Church507-387-3222150 Jaycee Court, Mankato

Hope Interfaith Center507-386-1242808 north 2nd street, Mankato

Hosanna Lutheran Church-LCMS507-388-1766105 Hosanna avenue, Mankato

Beacon Lutheran Campus Center-Wels507-345-45111506 Warren street, Mankato

Bethel Baptist Church BGC507-345-40111250 Monks avenue, Mankato

Bethlehem Lutheran Church507-388-2925720 s. second street, Mankato

Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA507-278-331719216 rapidan avenue, Mankato

Campus Lutheran Chapel & Student Center-LCMS507-387-6587329 ellis avenue, Mankato

Centenary United Methodist Church 507-387-4074501 south 2nd, Mankato

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries507-387-7761502 south Victory drive, Mankato

Christ Church507-469-0091210 Pohl road, Mankato

Christ Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church507-345-4867Co road 33 & Birch avenue, Mankato

Christ the King Lutheran Church ELCA507-345-5056222 Pfau street, Mankato

Church of Christ507-387-25211210 Warren street, Mankato

Community Christian Church507-385-2085518 south 5th street, Mankato

Covenant Family Church507-345-1586Po Box 1205, Mankato

Crossroads Lutheran Campus Ministry-ELCA507-625-6779331 dillon avenue, Mankato

Dar Abi Bakr Islamic Center507-386-1797329 east Plum street, Mankato

Dial-A-Meditation507-345-3111600 Lind street, Mankato

Elevate Church507-386-1100191 n Victory drive, Mankato

Family Fellowship Church507-380-346956952 Juneau road, Mankato

First Christian Church507-387-21971735 east Main, Mankato

First Congregational UCC507-387-6592150 stadium Court, Mankato

First Lutheran Church ELCA507-934-30601114 West traverse road, Mankato

First Presbyterian Church - Mankato 507-387-2160220 east Hickory, Mankato

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Grace Baptist Church507-388-9355600 Lind Street, Mankato

Grace Lutheran Church ELCA507-345-4248320 East Main Street, Mankato

Greater Mankato Area Catholic Churches507-388-2995632 South Broad Street, Mankato

Hillside Church507-345-7554502 S. Victory Drive, Mankato

Hilltop United Methodist507-387-3877108 South Manitou Drive, Mankato

Hope Baptist Church507-387-3222150 Jaycee Court, Mankato

Hope Interfaith Center507-386-1242808 North 2nd Street, Mankato

Hosanna Lutheran Church-LCMS507-388-1766105 Hosanna Avenue, Mankato

Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church 507-345-3027421 N. Second Street, Mankato

Kaleo Church1250 Monks Avenue, Mankato

Knights of Columbus507-388-60652409 North Ridge Drive, Mankato

Mankato Church of Christ507-387-25211210 Warren, Mankato

Middleground Ministry507-388-8457119 Gwyn Avenue, Mankato

Mount Olive Lutheran Church & School-ELS507-345-49661123 Marsh Street, Mankato

Newman Center507-387-41541331 Warren Street, Mankato

Nile Christian Hope Association 507-388-6194220 East Hickory Street, Mankato

Our Savior's Lutheran Church- Mankato 507-385-21801103 North Broad Street, Mankato

Seventh Day Adventist Church507-625-8625210 Pohl Road, Mankato

St. John Lutheran Church-LCMS507-278-383555209 190th Street, Mankato

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church507-625-3131632 Broad Street, Mankato

St. John's Episcopal Church507-388-1969PO Box 1119, Mankato

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church507-388-3766423 West 7th Street, Mankato

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church (Wels)507-388-2013502 West 7th, Mankato

St. Peter & Paul's Catholic Church507-388-2995105 North 5th Street, Mankato

Dial-A-Meditation507-345-3111600 Lind Street, Mankato

Elevate Church507-386-1100191 N Victory Drive, Mankato

Family Fellowship Church507-380-346956952 Juneau Road, Mankato

First Christian Church507-387-21971735 East Main, Mankato

First Congregational UCC507-387-6592150 Stadium Court, Mankato

First Lutheran Church ELCA507-934-30601114 West Traverse Road, Mankato

First Presbyterian Church - Mankato 507-387-2160220 East Hickory, Mankato

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School LCMS507-388-43362101 Lor Tay Drive, Mankato

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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato507-388-5022937 Charles avenue, Mankato

United Campus Ministry507-345-7806150 stadium Court, Mankato

United Pentecostal Church507-388-1331119 state street, Mankato

Word of Life Free Lutheran Church AFLC507-387-385720013 stolzman road, Mankato

Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church507-625-3759325 sherman, north Mankato

Crossview Covenant Church507-387-56062000 Howard drive, north Mankato

Evangelical Free Church of Mankato507-345-7451354 Carol Court, north Mankato

Holy Rosary Catholic Church507-388-2017527 Grant avenue, north Mankato

Jehovah's Witnesses507-388-5757420 Marie Lane, north Mankato

Jesus Assembly of God507-934-1468722 sunrise drive, st. Peter

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd507-388-43362101 Lor ray drive, north Mankato

Messiah Lutheran Church, ELCA507-387-55371706 Lee Blvd., north Mankato

New Creation World Outreach Church 507-388-77711124 north river drive, north Mankato

Peace Lutheran Church-ELC507-385-13862090 Commerce drive, north Mankato

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