Group Stories

So many fantastic groups doing so many good things! Enjoy these Greater Mankato Area group and organization stories.

Chairs - Mankato, MN

Plays with a purpose — It’s A Wonderful Life!

It's a Wonderful Life is being performed by the Centenary United Methodist Church Drama Ministry Thursday, December 6th through Saturday December 8th, 2018
Shop Small Saturday - Mankato, MN

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – Shop Small Saturday!

We have Black Friday, we have Cyber Monday, but what I am most interested in is Shop Small Saturday in Mankato and North Mankato,...
Photo by Don Lipps - A small selection of the fabric at River City Quilts - Mankato, MN

New Life for a Beloved Shop — River City Quilts

Laurel Ballman is breathing new life into River City Quilts in Old Town Mankato
Photo by Don Lipps - Bumbelou - Mankato, MN

Bumbelou — The New Face of Manufacturing Right Here in Old Town

Bumbelou in Old Town Mankato is producing small batches of high-quality, hand made children's clothes that are being well-received well beyond the local region.
Photo by Gary Pettis - Mankato's Liberty Bell was cast by G.W. Coffin & Company of Ohio.

Mankato ‘Liberty’ Bell Rings Again 100 Years After the End of World War I

On November 11, 1918 Mankato's "Liberty Bell" was rung to commemorate the end of World War I. That same bell will be rung again on November 11, 2018.
Healing Art - Mankato, MN

Inspiration to Keep On! – Stories of Healing Through the Arts

Twin Rivers Movers + Shakers will host Stories of Healing Through the Arts on Monday, November 12th at Twin Rivers Council for the Arts
Project Bike 2018 - Mankato, MN

2018 Project Bike – Opening Reception and Film Preview – October 5th

Dana Sikkila explains Project Bike 2018 and announces the opening reception for the public exhibit and the premier of this's years film.
MSU Sesquicentennial Homecoming Parade - Mankato, MN

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – I Love a Parade!

Stacy K walks us through Downtown and Old Town to join the MSU Mankato Sesquicentennial Homecoming Parade
Photo by Ron Hamm - Wacipi Pow Wow - Mankato, MN - Grand Entry

2018 Mankato Wacipi Pow Wow

Todd Papa Bear Preacher Finney explains the meaning behind the 2018 Mankato Wacipi Pow Wow and why everyone should attend.
Photo courtesy of Greater Mankato Area United Way. Aerial shot of Front Street and the 2017 Human Foosball tournament.

Summer Fun! Human Foosball and Block Party on Front Street

Human Foosball and Block Party on Front Street, sponsored by The Greater Mankato United Way is happening on July 14th from noon until 5:00 pm.