A Little Whimsy, A Little Weathered – Old Town Shop Enjoys Success
Mother and daughter team, Denise David and Jes Tano, talk about their shop, Whimsy and Weathered in Old Town Mankato and the need for expansion just three years after launch.
Mankato Staple – Najwa Massad & Najwa’s Catering
Najwa Massad has come a long way - from Lebanon, to running several successful business, to becoming the mayor of Mankato. Beneath it all is a heart that beats with a love for family, her community, and hospitality.
Sister Mary Ann Osborne – Crafting Peace and Hope
Sister Mary Ann Osborne, SSND, expresses hope and peace through her craft of wood carving.
One-Woman Show – Historical Reenactor Susan Hynes
You'll find Susan Hynes at all sorts of southern Minnesota events recreating all sorts of historically accurate characters.
Takara Olson – Fire forged
Very few people know what they want to do at a young age. Takara Olson knew she wanted to be a blacksmith and that's exactly what she's doing.
A Talk With 410 Project Director Dana Sikkila – What’s Next For Project Bike?
Even though Dana Sikkila has peddled her last mile on Project Bike, Project Bike is far from over. Grace Brandt chats with Dana to discuss what's next including a full-length documentary and an exhibit at Minneapolis St. Paul Airport.
Lonesome Ron – The King of the Valley Yodelers
Lonesome Ron Affolter, The King of the Valley Yodelers, is at the center of a large number of history and old west driven events. In the unlikely event that you haven't met him, Grace Brandt provides an introduction.
Mankato Man – The Many Hats of Mike Lagerquist
Mike Lagerquist has been an active part of the Greater Mankato Area arts and culture scene for many years. MankatoLIFE is proud to announce that he'll be joining the team as a regular contributor.
Gilligan’s Island, Bob Kreuzer, and the Flood of 1965
During the Mankato and North Mankato Flood of 1965, workers manned shifts twenty feet below ground while sandbagging teams above made an island for the Mankato and North Mankato history books.
Cultivating Creativity at ARTifact
Kim Ruby founded ARTifact in Mankato to provide a place for people to gather together around creativity.