A year in Mankato by Spoonbridge
As the leaves on the hills above the river begin to turn and Autumn approaches, I have just realized that it has been a year since I moved to Mankato. My first time living away from “the Cities” has been a good experience. A definitive college town, downtown Mankato has an atmosphere that is an interesting mix between old and new though it definitely has an arty, historical ambiance. The Minnesota River valley gives the town a nice, hilly definition. On top of the hills, Minnesota State University Mankato and modern malls predominate; it feels almost as if you are going forward in time as you go uphill. Autumn is the best season here, I think as new college students arrive and energize the town with art and music events (even with a little too much drinking), the wooded hills turn orange, and the temperature makes it perfect for sipping hot tea at the Coffee Hag. As I continue my studies Mankato I will relish the time I spend here.
over 3 years ago
Mankato is a city in Blue Earth and Nicollet counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 32,427 at the 2000 census.[2] It is the county seat of Blue Earth County,[4] and is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluenc
