The History of the Rapidan Dam
The Rapidan Dam has been a local landmark since 1910. Learn more about the history of the area and [...]
Cigar Making
Prohibition, World War I, and nationwide advertising put an end to cigar making in Mankato, according to Joseph Bienapfl, [...]
Christmas Advertisting
Wondering what to buy your loved ones this Christmas? Why not look back at Christmas advertising from the past. [...]
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 [...]
Riches in the Minnesota River
It has been a while since anyone made a living off the Minnesota River. Back in 1901, some enterprising [...]
Funeral Practices in Mankato
Funeral practices in Mankato have changed quite a bit over time. When Mankato was a young community, most people’s [...]
The Mayer Special
The first factory-built horseless carriage in Mankato was probably a Stanley Steamer that arrived by rail in 1897. When [...]
Jackson Lake
By Mike Lagerquist Like much of Minnesota and its 10,000 lakes, Blue Earth County has been blessed with many [...]
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 [...]