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 - 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.
Photo by Rachael Jaeger - Tanner Peterson in Sibley Park

Tanner Peterson – Life Adventures, Decisions, and Travels

Tanner Peterson has crammed a lot of living into his 21 years, and come away with a unique musical voice and a comfort with many styles.
Submitted Photo - Sambusas from J's Sambusa in North Mankato

A Long Road to a Taste of Somalia – J’s Sambusa

Nasra “Jamila” Ibrahim has traveled a long way and overcome many obstacles to open her new restaurant, J's Sambusa in North Mankato
Photo by AJ Dahm - Wild Lupine Dream

Behind the Camera – A Snapshot of Photographer AJ Dahm

AJ Dahm is passionate about telling the stories of the Greater Mankato Area through his photography
Vegetable farmer market

What You See Is What You Get – Healthy Creations

Kristi Schuck and Marie Farley Christensen met under the worst of circumstances but out of extreme adversity, the two entrepreneurs created something beautiful and healthy
Submitted Photo - Burger flight at Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar in Mankato

Farm-to-Table Flair – Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar

Farm-to-Table Flair - Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar, a new restaurant in Mankato is work of Alexa Swindell Prosser and specializes in local farm-to-table fare
Photo from Wikimedia Commons - A view of most of North America taken from a low orbit of about 826 km altitude aboard NASA's Earth-observing research satellite, Suomi NPP

Eco-Retail Gallery-Music-Café – The Blue Boat

The Blue Boat owner Julie Johnson-Fahrforth describes the new shop in Civic Center Plaza Mankato as an eco-retail gallery-café-music-bar
Photo by Julie Johnson Fahrforth - Part of the 40' long concept sketch for the Mni Mural in Mankato

A Multitude of Murals – Seven Area Artists

Public murals have been appearing all over the Mankato area. Several mural artists are highlighted for you to get to know
Photo by Grace Brandt - Ceramic work by Michell Kaisersatt

The Art of Letting Go – Ceramicist Michelle Kaisersatt

Michelle Kaisersatt has seen more than her share of loss. Perhaps that's part of why she's empowered to help people grieve their loses through her art.
Violin on a black background

The Family That Plays Together – Steve and Katharine Davis

Father and daughter, Steve and Katherine Davis, enjoy the rare experience of playing together in the Mankato Symphony Orchestra