Submitted Photo - Molded soap made by Megan Schnitker of Lakota Made

Backyard Bounty – Lakota Made

Megan Schnitker owner of Lakota Made is on a mission to educate the community about Indigenous culture while at the same time offering amazing natural products
Photo by Grace Brandt - Memory bears at Pins and Needles Alterations in Mankato

Memories to Hold On To – The Memory Bears of Pins & Needles Alterations

Pins and Needles Alterations in Mankato has become well known for their Memory Bears that use cherished items of clothing in their construction.
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Luke Smith – Songs From Home

Luke Smith spearheaded a unique musical collaboration during the COVID-19 lock down where musicians recorded individual tracks which Smith then compiled into a new EP releasing May 30
Photo by Don Lipps - Some of the many offerings at Dork Den in Mankato

Low-Tech Fun and More – The Dork Den

Joe Huber and Greg Fenske opened The Dork Den in 2013 to offer low-tech, analog only fun in the way of board games, comics, and much more.
Submitted Photo - Rough cut bowls ready for turning in Randy Dinsmore's workshop

At The Edge of Decay – The Restoration Work of Randy Dinsmore

Randy Dinsmore has been involved with the restoration of many historical buildings in the Greater Mankato Area
Submitted Photo - A sampling of some of the many original varieties at Locale Brewing Company

Shop Locale! – Jim and Lauren Parejko and Locale Brewing Company

Jim and Lauren Parejko offer insight into starting Locale Brewing Company which the couple opened in 2018

Hiker’s Holiday in Great Britain – MSU’s Kellian Clink

Kellian Clink, a lont-time librarian at MSU Mankato shares her hobby of hiking the many coastal trails of Great Britain.
Submitted Photo - Kaleb Braun-Schulz and friends performing at Festival Solstice

Making Music With Kaleb Braun-Schulz

A home-grown Mankato musician, Kaleb Braun-Schulz has already recorded one album and has a new single, releasing on May 15
Submitted Photo - Mankato Playhouse - Jesus Christ Superstar

The Show Must Go On – The Mankato Playhouse

Davori Production's Mankato Playhouse is providing dinner theater to the Greater Mankato Area
Photo by Don Lipps - A peek at some of the large, eclectic variety of treasure found at Vagabond Village

A Community Experience – Vagabond Village

Natalie Pierson started Vagabond Village to help people be themselves, provide good experiences, and most of all to build community.