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.
Photo by Carlienne Frisch - Walt Cheever "signs" each of his works.

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,...
Photo by Don Lipps - Two-person saws on Jack McGowan's farm

Hands-On History at Historyfest

Historyfest 2021 will be held at Jack McGowan's farm October 6-9.
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 - 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.
Dark theater stage

Living Creativity on and Off Stage: Peter Bloedel

Peter Bloedel has a long list of accomplishments as a performer.
Piano keyboard

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.
laboratory glassware

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
Double Tornado

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.
White basket full of groceries and vegetables on wood background

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

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