Pioneer Memorial Cemetery

Explore the mystery steps near Thompson Ravine that stand in memory of Rural Grove Cemetery and Pioneer Memorial Cemetery on North 6th Street; the location of one of our City’s heritage plaques. Episode 19; Original Air Date: October 12, 2020

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Maud Hart Lovelace

The history of the Maud Hart Lovelace, the beloved Besty-Tacy series of children’s novels and the two local homes dedicated to the memory of the author and books. Episode 17; Original Air Date: September 14, 2020

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Hubbard House

Discover the history of the Historic R.D. Hubbard House: the home, the family and the mill; all woven in the rich history of Mankato. Episode 16; Original Air Date: September 7, 2020

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Blue Earth County Courthouse

The history of the Historic Blue Earth County Courthouse - a prominent building filled with over a century of stories from the top to the bottom. Episode 15; Original Air Date: August 31, 2020

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First Presbyterian Church

The history of Mankato's First Presbyterian Church and the historic 1857 bell. Episode 10; Original Air Date: March 9, 2020

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Sibley Park World War I Plaque

The history behind the heritage plaque at Sibley Park honoring our county’s World War I servicemen and women. Plus one local woman’s lasting legacy to support veterans. Episode 9; Original Air Date: March 2, 2020

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Riverfront Park

The history of Riverfront Park – the history of place, a city park along the River, from a Captains of Industry and Innovation to today’s premier event venue. Episode 7; Original Air Date: February 17, 2020

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Highland Park

The history of Highland Park – the history of place, a city park on a hill, from a Civil War recruitment center to a Tourist Camp, to today’s neighborhood park. Episode 6; Original Air Date: February 10, 2020

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Tourtellotte Park

The history of Tourtellotte Park: the history of a place, a city park, a pool, all named after Mankato’s first philanthropist. Episode 5; Original Air Date: February 3, 2020

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Washington Park

The history of Washington Park – a city park that once housed a railroad line and depot, Mankato’s first schools and churches; and today serves as a recreational space for a vibrant neighborhood. Episode 3; Original Air Date: January 20, 2020

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