COMFREY — Sherry Arndt’s father was an innovator. She stressed that in a brief address Friday to faculty, staff and supporters of Minnesota State University. The crowd was there celebrating her donation of about 160 acres of farmland to the university. “My parents bought this farm,...
Grant program supports affordable housing and community development Mapleton, MN (June 12, 2025) – Pioneer Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center will receive a $24,000 grant from the...
KASOTA, Minnesota – July 29th, 2025 – Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery & Distillery is honored to be named Best Winery Venue by Minnesota Bride in their Best of 2025 Awards – an incredible fourth consecutive year of recognition. The winners were unveiled at the Awards...
Mankato, MN (July 16, 2025) – True Real Estate, Southern Minnesota’s most trusted real estate brand, is proud to announce the launch of True Land, a new division focused exclusively on agricultural and recreational land transactions. Founded by Jen True—a native of the Mankato area and...
Mankato, MN – On Sunday, August 3rd Twin Rivers Council for the Arts will host the Second Annual Art in the Garden, a unique experience for the whole family. This immersive event of music, art and refreshments is a fundraiser for Twin Rivers. Entrances to...
The Federated Challenge® raised a record $4,945,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters® during its 21st annual event on Sunday, July 27. With Federated Insurance Chairman, President and CEO Nicholas Lower and his wife, Jessica, stepping into their roles as co-chairs for the first time, the gala drew...
MANKATO (July 30, 2025) — Mankato Clinic Occupational Medicine will relocate from its Adams Street location to the Mankato Clinic at Wickersham Health Campus. The new location will be open for patient appointments on Monday, August 11, 2025. To allow for the move, the Occupational Medicine...
Grant program supports affordable housing and community development. Mankato, MN (June 26, 2025) – Pioneer Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Mankato Area Foundation will receive a $30,000 grant from the FHLB Des...
Greater Mankato Growth is proud to celebrate and congratulate the local and regional employers recognized on the 2025 Star Tribune Top Workplaces list. These companies are setting the standard for employee satisfaction, organizational culture, and workplace excellence—not just in Greater Mankato, but across the entire state. The Star...
This blog was written by the Minnesota Private College Council. One in three Minnesota high school grads who pursue a bachelor’s degree in the state do so at one of 18 private nonprofit colleges in the state. And there are thousands of students from other states...