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.
Photo by Don Lipps - Mankato Area Gymnastics School

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.
American flag on dark concrete with free space. 4th July Veterans or US Independence day.

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.
Symbols of the U.S. Marine Corps

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.
Photo by Grace Brandt - Coding at Maverick Software in Mankato

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.
Adult and child

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.
Photo by Don Lipps - Don's Pond in Ney Park, Henderson, MN

Weekend High Notes: Rediscovery

Molly Butler helps us rediscover our love of fall in this week's Weekend High Notes.
Balloon animals

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.
Submitted Image - Sabrie said she was inspired to create a jellyfish print in honor of her grandfather, who passed away from Alzheimer's, after she heard about Alzheimer's research being conducted on jellyfish.

Printing Her Own Identity: Artist Wardah Sabrie

Printmaker Wardah Sabrie draws from many sources and facets of her identity to create her vibrant artwork.
Photo by Dinah Langsjøen

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.

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