Aerial view of Veteran's Memorial Bridge and the Minnesota River and part of Mankato and North Mankato

(Gregg Anderson, Gallery 19)

MANKATO AND NORTH MANKATO, MINNESOTA

The cities of Mankato and North Mankato sit at the Bend of the Minnesota River where the Blue Earth River joins the Minnesota. With over 800 acres of parks, large international manufacturers, high technology companies, four higher education institutions and a thriving retail sector, it's no wonder Mankato, MN was voted one of the best micropolitan areas to live in by Money Magazine in 1990.

On this page is information that relates to both Mankato and North Mankato AND links to pages with information specific to each city.

City of Mankato

Information for living, working and playing in Mankato. Including demographics, and city government and services.

City of North Mankato

Information for living, working and playing in North Mankato. Including demographics, and city government and services.

Mankato and North Mankato Entertainment

  • Mankato Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Ted Paul Theater
  • Mankato Symphony Orchestra
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Movies Showing
  • Mount Kato Skiing
  • All Seasons Arena

    • Annual Festivals & Celebrations

  • Mah-Kato Wacipi (Pow-Wow)
  • People's Fair
  • International Festival
  • Celebration of Lights
  • Fourth of July

    • Regional Health Care

  • Immanuel-St. Joseph's Hospital
  • Mankato Clinic

    • Local Media Services

    Transportation

    Education in the Mankato area

    Mankato/North Mankato Native American Leaders painting Great Bend of the River painting (1994, Designed and Painted by Al Klinkhammer, City of Mankato Employee)

    Mankato-North Mankato History