People Stories

Of all the amazing things that make up our region, the most amazing of all are the people! Of all the things we want to write about, our highest priority is to write about the folks doing creative things. Let us introduce you to just a few of your neighbors in these Greater Mankato Area people stories!

Photo by Don Lipps - Lakota Made shampoo and body wash

A Place to Call Home: Lakota Made

Lakota Made founder and proprietor talks about the company's new physical store
Submitted Image - Work by artist Laura Marti

Artist of the Month: Laura Marti

Laura Marti is the Artist of the Month for May at The Fillin' Station
Scenic Highway

RV Life: Living the Most Important Things

For the southern Minnesota Roggless and Peterson families, taking to the road has been a way to life the most important things in life.
Submitted Image - The Happy Chef fare

Happy Chefs: The Frederick Family

For many years, the Frederick family has been integral to the southern Minnesota dining scene including their Happy Chef chain, Pub 500 and many more.
Electric guitar

Pete and Billy Steiner: Music and More

Pete and Billy Steiner have been fixtures of the Mankato area for as long as many folks can remember.
Submitted Image – One of Garrett Steinberg’s watercolor creations, which combines his love of history and art.

Garrett Steinberg: A Man of Many Talents

Garrett Steinberg is busy with his music, painting, and carpentry while serving several church communities.
Submitted Image - Quilt from the Deep Valley Quilter's Guild

Quilting Guild Members Practice an Ancient Craft

There are several quilters groups active in the region, among them are the Deep Valley Quilter's Guild and Ewenique Quilters.
Photo by Molly Butler - "Pomegranite Study" by Vincent Kenobbie on display at the Fillin' Station

Artist of the Month: Vincent Kenobbie

Vincent Kenobbie is the Fillin' Station artist of the month
Photo by Don Lipps - Jo's Fitness Garage

Working From Your “Why” – Jo’s Fitness Garage

By Katie Roiger “Exercise” isn’t a dirty word for Jo Radlinger. Ever since she can remember, working out and staying in shape have been business as...
Airport departure board

Creating a Life of Change: MSU’s Greg Wilkins

Greg Wilkins has seen much adversity in his life and travels. He's used it to become stronger as he serves the students of MSU Mankato