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Jade Chaput, Concordia resident from Jaded Ink Designs, has been coming to Mankato to paint business' windows for the Mammoth Festival, which is happening this weekend. As a graduate of Clifton-Clyde High School, Chaput attended Cloud County Community College where she studied theater and graphic design. Chaput was born in Cheyenne, Wyo. She moved around a lot when she was growing up. She said a lot of her artwork influences came from being in Albuquerque, N.M., because of the bright colors....
Did you know that the Mankato swimming pool was built in 1955? It was one of the first all metal pools in the region. The Mankato swimming pool is an icon for the community and offers a refreshing outing during the summer months. Also, it allows individuals to learn how to swim and the public to have a place to exercise. There is much history with the Mankato pool. Some of the current Mankato council members were lifeguards at the pool. The pool has been utilized by people all over the county...
Late Friday brought a storm to Jewell County that left damage in its wake. With high winds and hail, vehicles and buildings received major damage. Windows on the north side of buildings were broken and vehicles were pummelled with large hail. Before the wind and hail, phones went off with an emergency weather alert stating the area was under a tornado warning. Residents were seen getting into their vehicles and driving to their homes and to city hall to wait out the storm. After the storm...
As you travel through Mankato, have you searched for somewhere to satisfy your hunger? North of Highway 36, at 119 E. Jefferson is a little restaurant, Bob's of Mankato. From Mexican food to American food, George Hennion, his business partner Hector Garcia, and their staff welcome their customers. Bob's is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5 to 8:30 or 9p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Hennion said if there are still customers in the restaurant, he will stay open to accommodate them. Closing from...
