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Event Stories

Here are a few Greater Mankato Area event stories about what’s going on. There’s always something new happening!

Dogs playing

North Mankato Taylor Library to Host Dogs Night Out

The North Mankato Library is promising a doggone good time for both two-legged and four-legged guests at its Dogs Night Out event.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Taylor Library Launches 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The North Mankato Taylor Library is launching 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, a program to encourage preschool children to learn to love reading.
Photo by Mike Lagerquist - Arnie Lillo walks among the 46 pairs of animals created displayed 2-by-2 on his property. The ark he created from Colorado blue spruce will be placed under the rainbow.

Noah’s Helper – New Attraction, Arnie’s Ark

Arnie Lillo has been displaying large metal sculptures on his property near Good Thunder for quite some time. He's introducing a new display, a large scale model of Noah's Ark
Dark theater stage

Minnesota Fringe Goes Online with Virtual Festival

Three months after announcing the cancellation of their annual theater celebration due to a global pandemic, Minnesota Fringe will present its first-ever Virtual Festival July 30-August 9.
Submitted Photo - Scene from Music in the Park

North Mankato Library hosts Music in the Park

The North Mankato Taylor Library is hosting Music in the Park in Wheeler Park, North Mankato Thursdays through July
The Zero Men

One + One + One = Zero! Passionate Promoter Introduces Band

The Zero Men from Sioux Falls are making their Mankato debut at The Square Deal on July 7th
MSU Sesquicentennial Homecoming Parade - Mankato, MN

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – I Love a Parade!

Stacy K walks us through Downtown and Old Town to join the MSU Mankato Sesquicentennial Homecoming Parade
Photo by Ron Hamm - Wacipi Pow Wow - Mankato, MN - Grand Entry

2018 Mankato Wacipi Pow Wow

Todd Papa Bear Preacher Finney explains the meaning behind the 2018 Mankato Wacipi Pow Wow and why everyone should attend.
Acousitc Bass

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide — Alive After Five With The Last Revel

I ended up in Montana this week, so here's a really quick recommendation for you. Go to Alive After 5 again this week! The...
Photo by Rick Pepper - 2013 Ribfest in Riverfront Park, Mankato - Ribbers!

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – It’s a RibFest Weekend!

Stacy K helps us plan our visit to the 2018 Mankato RibFest held at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Riverfront Park, August 2nd through 5th.