The History of Vernon Center
The history of Vernon Center, Minnesota goes back to the spring of 1855 when Israel Wing first settled in [...]
Founding Fathers of Mankato
Among the founding fathers of Mankato, Minnesota, two names stand out in prominence: Parson King Johnson (called “P.K.” by [...]
President Taft Visits Mankato
In what was a western circuit of President William Howard Taft’s campaign for re-election, the GOP incumbent stopped for [...]
Eisteddfod
The annual Eisteddfod is a time of reflection on a unique cultural heritage that has seen continuity despite integration [...]
A Civil War Soldier’s Letters To His Dearest
By Ryan Harren In June 1861, two months after the American Civil War began, Mankatoan John R. Beatty enlisted [...]
Ice House
By: A BECHS Volunteer The ice house is one of those things which have become thoroughly obsolete; it is [...]
Minnie Hubbard
By Win Grundmeier Minnie Hubbard Mankato has been blessed with some considerable musical talent over the years, [...]
Front Street Lights
For decades, Mankato's Front Street lights signaled to everyone the holiday season had arrived. On Friday, November 30, 1941, [...]
Bridges in Blue Earth County
The state of Minnesota may have over 10,000 lakes, but Blue Earth County has rivers; eight rivers and numerous [...]
Dr. Helen and Dr. Jane
By Hilda Parks The city of Mankato had female doctors by the turn of the century, the 20th century [...]