People Stories

Of all the amazing things that make up our region, the most amazing of all are the people! Of all the things we want to write about, our highest priority is to write about the folks doing creative things. Let us introduce you to just a few of your neighbors in these Greater Mankato Area people stories!

Photo by Carlienne Frisch - Walt Cheever "signs" each of his works.

Walt Cheever — Woodworking in His Blood

Selfhood exhibit at the 410 Project

“Selfhood” at the 410 Project

Submitted Image - Rouge and Roses by Beth Ann Hamilton

“Domestic Multiplexity” by Beth Ann Hamilton at the 410 Project

Photo by Don Lipps - Lakota Made shampoo and body wash

A Place to Call Home: Lakota Made

Manking Faces Mankao

Local Artist Profile – Carrie Goettlicher is Making Faces!

Carrie Goettlicher and her partners at Making Faces face painters can turn a squirming child into a princess in less than five minutes

Mending Spirits Animal Shelter volunteer, Michel Haugh with her two dogs, Bernie and Odo.

Mending Spirits Animal Rescue Volunteer – Meet Michel Haugh

Mending Spirits Animal Rescue volunteer, Michel Haugh, relates her experience with the alternative animal rescue agency.

Photo by Don Lipps - Artist Becky West - North Mankato, MN

Local Artist Profile – Becky West

Artist Becky West of North Mankato has been growing as an artist from the time she was very young.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Blue Earth County Historical Society – Commemorative Bricks Available for Purchase

Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Awarded $155,000 Drive for Five Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development

Nicollet County Historical Society Unveils New Exhibit: “More Than a Headline: A Closer Look at the Art and Life of Camilla Hall”

United Way Presents 2024 Volunteer Awards

Join GreenSeam for the 2024 State of Ag Report Release Event on National Ag Day