Carlienne A. Frisch
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is a Mankato writer who enjoys learning unusual and intriguing facts about a variety of people. After working as a magazine writer and editor and writing non-fiction children's books, she now enjoys writing about a variety of topics as a freelancer.Walt Cheever — Woodworking in His Blood
“When you feel the inside of a wooden bowl, if it’s as smooth as the outside, then it’s been well made,” said Lois Cheever,...
Hands-On History at Historyfest
Historyfest 2021 will be held at Jack McGowan's farm October 6-9.
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.
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.
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.
Living Creativity on and Off Stage: Peter Bloedel
Peter Bloedel has a long list of accomplishments as a performer.
John and Gail Carpenter: The Singing Sweethearts
John and Gail Carpenter have been singing many styles of music together from the time they were in college.
Louise Abigail Wright Mayo: An Overlooked Part of History
Usually overlooked, a large reason for the success of the Doctors Mayo was wife and mother Louise Abigail Wright Mayo
The Mankato Tornado of 1946
MankatoLIFE author, Carlienne Frisch tells the story around the events of August 17, 1946 and the tornado that wreaked havoc on the fringe of Mankato.
ECHO Food Shelf: So That No One Goes Hungry
The staff and volunteers at ECHO Food Shelf have been keeping residents of Blue Earth County and North Mankato from hunger since 1982









