Alright, let’s talk tax season. Filing taxes? Not exactly thrilling. But getting a refund? That part tends to spark some ideas. According to the Internal Revenue Service, recent average federal refunds have topped $3,000. That’s a meaningful amount — whether you see it as a
MANKATO, Minn. (February 18, 2026) — Visit Mankato is proud to announce that Director Ashlee White has been named the 2026 Emerging Leader by Explore Minnesota. The prestigious award was presented last week at the 2026 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference, held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
Mankato, MN (February 12, 2026) – The Mankato Figure Skating Club (MFSC) is pleased to announce its Skate Into Summer camp, which will take place on June 29–30 at All Seasons Arena in Mankato, featuring world-class guest coaches Surya Bonaly and Peter Biver. Bonaly is
February 9, 2026 (Mankato, MN)—Twin Rivers Council for the Arts is pleased to announce the first event in its 2026 Creative Connections series, an initiative that brings art into everyday community spaces through partnerships with local businesses and artists. Creative Connections features month-long art installations in unique
Minnesota Valley Action Council has received a $3,000 grant from the Mankato Clinic Foundation to be used for the purchase of children’s bicycle helmets. The helmets will be given to Head Start children at MVAC Head Start Books, Bikes, and Ice Cream socials held in
Mankato, MN, February 9, 2026 – Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) celebrates New Horizon Academy’s acquisition of the Cultivate Mankato child care center in order to continue operations, ensuring vital continuity of care for local families and educators and preserving critical child care capacity in the heart of
North Mankato, MN — Vista Prairie at North Pointe is pleased to announce the addition of two new leaders to its team: Josh Wirig as Culinary Manager and Doug Dittbenner as Sales & Community Marketing Manager. Both bring extensive experience, strong community ties, and a
Mankato, MN —February 6, 2026 — MRCI is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhiannon Johnston as its new Chief of Information Technology. Rhiannon brings more than 14 years of experience at MRCI, having served the organization in a variety of roles that span human
This article was written by the Mankato Free Press. MANKATO — Les Schwab Tires is adding Mankato to its map this winter, with a new location scheduled to open Feb. 18 at 1540 Interlachen Drive. The Mankato location will be the company’s first in the
BLUE EARTH & MANKATO, MN – January 20, 2026 – Midwest IT Systems, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is proud to announce it is following the ISO 27001 Compliance Program, a globally recognized standard for information security management. This places Midwest IT