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 [...]
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 [...]
The History of Lake Crystal
Nestled along the shores of three lakes, Lake Crystal, Minnesota has a long history of prospering and growing. William [...]
The Kron Family
By Hilda Parks Clements and Johanna Kron, and young son Frederick, were one of the first families to settle [...]
History of Mankato’s Streetcar Systems
Streetcars operated in Mankato during two different eras for a total of 32 years. The Street Railway Company ran [...]
The Mankato Baltics Baseball
Baseball in the Mankato area has remained a popular sport since the late 19th century. Prior to the 1880s, baseball [...]
The Short Life of the Mankato House Hotel
By Hilda Parks Hotels opened and closed during the early years of development of Mankato, with names like Washington [...]