Library Class and Subject Guides: Minnesota : Mankato Area Research

City and County Information

Greater Mankato Growth
The area's Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization and Greater Mankato Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Greater Mankato Business Directory
A list of the greater Mankato area's businesses.
Connect Business Magazine - Archives
Searches cover and feature articles related to business in Southern Minnesota. Paper copies of magazine are available in the library (Lass Center - 2nd Floor)
River Valley Woman - Archives
Published since 2014, this magazine usually profiles one or more women owned businesses or women in business in each issue.
Free Press Media on Issuu
This site includes online issues to MN Valley Business, Mankato Magazine, and other publications from Free Press Media. Limited searching available. Print copies of these are available in the Lass Center.

Greater Mankato - Demographics
Demographic statistics from Greater Mankato's Website
Atlas of Minnesota - Online Edition
Minnesota River Basin Data Center
Minnesota River Valley Mobile Tour
Developed by the Minnesota Historical Society, this tour takes a stop in Mankato to explore its role in the Dakota Conflict of 1862.
City-Data.com, Mankato page
For profit site that pulls a variety of publicly available information together on one site.
American FactFinder page for Mankato
US Census Bureau's page with statistics on Mankato.

The Free Press, Mankato, MN
Greater Mankato Growth News
A link for Greater Mankato Growth's website and news.
KEYC TV
Mankato based CBS/FOX affiliate station
KMSU
Here's MSU's own radio station
KTOE
The website for greater Mankato's local radio station, KTOE
Mankato Free Press -- Microfilm
Our Library's historical back file of the Mankato Free Press. Reels go back to the earliest issues.
MSU Media Relations - Campus Newsletter
Online archive of bi-weekly newsletters published by Minnesota State University, Mankato media relations, 2005-present
MSU Reporter - Minnesota State University
Southern Minnesota News
A little broader, Southern Minnesota News offers news for Mankato and areas surrounding

The Google box below searches community and campus sites including

ARCH: University Archives Digital Collections - Minnesota State University, Mankato
Select digitized materials from the University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center. Collection includes photographs, student magazine and newspapers.
Fast Facts about Minnesota State Mankato
Quick source for information about the University.
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Compare data from MSU Mankato with other universities in the state and country
Minnesota State Maverick Sports
Information, including history and records, on Minnesota State Mankato sports teams
Minnesota State University Mankato Budget
Campus budgeting information. Use your MavMail login to access "FY10-12 Planning" that contains budget reduction data.
Minnesota State University Mankato Landmarks
Learn more about the art, landmarks, and gardens around campus.
Minnesota State University Mankato Policies
Campus policies for academics, student life, safety, and more.
Minnesota State University Mankato Statistics
This site contains data for Minnesota State Mankato enrollment, programs, student profiles and more.
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center – Library Services – Minnesota State University, Mankato
Has special collections featuring university history as well as regional history.

Mankato has lots of things to see and do around town! Check out some of these resources to find out more.

Visit Mankato
"Visit Mankato leads the development of the visitor economy in greater Mankato by actively promoting greater Mankato as a premier destination for conventions, tournaments and tourism"
Biking Loops, Mankato MN
This is "Visit Greater Mankato's" information on various biking loops around Mankato.
Mankato YMCA
Check the local mankato YMCA for more facilities, classes, and events.
Greater Mankato's Events and Programs
A list of upcoming events and programs for the city from Greater Mankato's website.
Explore Minnesota: Mankato
This is Explore Minnesota's link for the city of Mankato
Twin Rivers Council for the Arts
The local Arts council, their events and a guide to Mankato Art
Entertainment Calendar from Mankato Free Press
Mankato's local newspaper offers a guide to upcoming entertainment events in the city