The 1920 Mankato Winter Carnival Royal Court
The Mankato Winter Carnival of 1920 was an event like no other. Never before had Main Street been converted [...]
Robert Burns Night
The birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns has been celebrated in the Mapleton area for over 150 years. The [...]
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is observed annually on December 31, the final day of any given year in the Gregorian [...]
Blue Earth County during World War II
Most of us have heard about the rationing of gas and sugar during World War II. We may know [...]
Christmas Advertisting
Wondering what to buy your loved ones this Christmas? Why not look back at Christmas advertising from the past. [...]
1902 Public Library Wall Collapse
On April 7, 1894, the Mankato City Council unanimously passed a resolution creating a free public library. The new [...]
Christmas Lights in Mankato
Based on the area’s past experiences with Christmas lights displays, there are at least two reasons the Kiwanis club’s [...]
Winter Sports, Or How To Beat The Cold Weather Blues
Harvey Andersen, noted Mankato skier, as well as a sportsman in nearly every area of sports, was an early [...]
Armistice Day
How does one celebrate the end of a war or Armistice Day? With bells and whistles, and guns shot [...]
The Blue Earth County Historical Society Founders
In October 1901, a group of dedicated individuals gathered to discuss the forming of the Blue Earth County Historical [...]