Molly Butler

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is a writer, gardener, and animal lover. She returned to the Mankato area after completing her MFA in Creative Writing at Hamline University. More of her work can be found at https://www.patreon.com/DitchPony You can also find her on Instagram and Facebook.
David Holmes as Jamie and Anastacia Wells Steinberg as Cathy in the Mankato Playhouse Production of The Last Five Years

Reviews – The Last Five Years: Five Years Worth the Journey

Molly Butler reviews the Mankato Playhouse production of The Last Five Years
Photo by Mary Torgusen - For 10-14 days the caterpillars do nothing but "crawl, eat and poop" until it's time to form their chrysalis.

Green Earth – Milkweeds and Monarchs

In part 2 of Molly's Pollinator Series, she dives into the majestic world of Monarch butterflies.
Echinacea purpurea -coneflower in the garden close up

Green Earth – Pollinators Need Your Yard

In he new column. Green Earth, Molly Butler offers installment one of a multi-part series about pollinator gardens in the Mankato area
Cupcake with vanilla buttercream icing and a cherry on top.

Weekend High Notes – That Little Something Extra

By Molly Butler Already I’m seeing some yellow in the leaves. I had to grab a flannel for our bonfire. Labor Day weekend is here,...
Grapes and grape vines

Weekend High Notes – Laughing at the End of Summer

As we face the tail end of summer, Molly suggests the best way to keep perspective is to keep laughing - along with sharing suggestions for your weekend, of course!
Kintsugi - The Japanese art of repairing broken things with gold

Weekend High Notes – Celebrating Flaws

Molly talks about resisting perfectionism and the beauty of flaws
Painting wall

Weekend High Notes – Give and Take

Molly reminds us that all of life is about give and take
Sunflowers

Weekend High Notes – No Place Like Home

Molly shares some ideas for your weekend that reinforce the value of home.
Photo by Molly Butler - Living Earth Center in Mankato

One Woman’s Zero-Waste Journey in the Greater Mankato Area

Molly Butler shares her journey towards zero-waste living and offers some steps that anyone can implement
Photo by Don Lipps - Some of the game book options at Atlantis Hobby in Mankato

A New, Unique Family Owned Shop – Atlantis Hobby

Atlantis Hobby, a new shop on south Front Street in Mankato offers everything you need when it comes to board games and aquarium supplies.

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