Grace Brandt
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is the managing editor of MankatoLife. Throughout her 13-year career, she has written for more than two dozen publications. She lives in Mankato with her husband and two cats.Gymnastics for Everyone: Mankato Area Gymnastics School Offers Teachers Specializing in Special Needs Education
The Mankato Area Gymnastics School is working to meet more aspiring gymnasts' needs with two new special education instructors.
Serving Their Country: Three Mankato Veterans Reflect on their Time in the Military
On Veterans Day, read the stories of three Mankato veterans who served their country in different ways.
Our Place: Happy 245th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps
On the Marine Corps' 245th birthday, Marine daughter and sister Grace Brandt shares her thoughts on--and gratitude for--the United States Marines.
Real World Experience: Maverick Software Utilizes Student Talent Despite Pandemic
Despite COVID-19 shutting down campus, students at Maverick Software Consulting are still working with real clients and using what they've learned in class.
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Two Generations of YMCA Mentors
Joy Wels and Courtney Kranz may be a mother-daughter pair in real life, but they're also fellow "big sisters" in the YMCA's Brother-Sister program.
Weekend High Notes: Rediscovery
Molly Butler helps us rediscover our love of fall in this week's Weekend High Notes.
One Pop Shop: Balloon Artist Clare Fischer
New Ulm 16-year-old Clare Fischer offers customers inflation with a twist through her very own balloon business, Balloon-a-Kazoo.
Printing Her Own Identity: Artist Wardah Sabrie
Printmaker Wardah Sabrie draws from many sources and facets of her identity to create her vibrant artwork.
Beautiful Simplicity: Artist Dinah Langsjøen
Artist Dinah Langsjøen shares her journey through life and art in a new exhibit, Nostalgia in Nature, at Mankato's 410 Project.
MakerFest New Ulm Offers Outdoor Shopping Event
Though COVID-19 concerns cancelled New Ulm's traditional Oktoberfest, the city has still found a way to celebrate with its new MakerFest event.









