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Group Stories

So many fantastic groups doing so many good things! Enjoy these Greater Mankato Area group and organization stories.

Prayer circle

Gentle Shepherd Ministries: Reaching Those Forgotten

At Gentle Shepherd Ministries, volunteers minister to some of southern Minnesota's forgotten population: seniors and inmates.
Groceries

Hitting the Road: New Ulm Emergency Food Shelf Offers Mobile Services

In order to better serve people who can't come to them, the New Ulm Food Shelf is hitting the road with a new mobile food shelf program.
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.
Chairs - Mankato, MN

Plays with a purpose — It’s A Wonderful Life!

It's a Wonderful Life is being performed by the Centenary United Methodist Church Drama Ministry Thursday, December 6th through Saturday December 8th, 2018
Shop Small Saturday - Mankato, MN

Stacy K’s Old Town Guide – Shop Small Saturday!

We have Black Friday, we have Cyber Monday, but what I am most interested in is Shop Small Saturday in Mankato and North Mankato,...
Photo by Don Lipps - A small selection of the fabric at River City Quilts - Mankato, MN

New Life for a Beloved Shop — River City Quilts

Laurel Ballman is breathing new life into River City Quilts in Old Town Mankato
Photo by Don Lipps - Bumbelou - Mankato, MN

Bumbelou — The New Face of Manufacturing Right Here in Old Town

Bumbelou in Old Town Mankato is producing small batches of high-quality, hand made children's clothes that are being well-received well beyond the local region.
Photo by Gary Pettis - Mankato's Liberty Bell was cast by G.W. Coffin & Company of Ohio.

Mankato ‘Liberty’ Bell Rings Again 100 Years After the End of World War I

On November 11, 1918 Mankato's "Liberty Bell" was rung to commemorate the end of World War I. That same bell will be rung again on November 11, 2018.
Healing Art - Mankato, MN

Inspiration to Keep On! – Stories of Healing Through the Arts

Twin Rivers Movers + Shakers will host Stories of Healing Through the Arts on Monday, November 12th at Twin Rivers Council for the Arts
Project Bike 2018 - Mankato, MN

2018 Project Bike – Opening Reception and Film Preview – October 5th

Dana Sikkila explains Project Bike 2018 and announces the opening reception for the public exhibit and the premier of this's years film.