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Mankato And
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History and General Information:
Mankato, is a Dakota Indian word meaning "blue earth". The city is
located on the great bend in the Minnesota River where it joins the
Blue Earth River. The name refers to the blue clay that lines the
river banks. When settlers arrived in 1852, they chose this valley
because of the river and the fertile soil. The location, at the bend
of the river made it a popular stopping place for steamboat passenger
and freight traffic.
The heart of Mankato is located in the river valley, it is primarily
a residental area surrounding the downtown business district which
is made up of various locally owned businesses and is also where
Mankato's roots were started.
The 32 park areas available throughout Mankato feature a wide variety
of recreational and leisure facilities, including neighborhood park
play fields, playground equipment, basketball courts, tennis courts,
walking and hiking trails, softball and baseball diamonds, fishing
areas, nature areas, swimming areas, and picnic areas.
Mankato is one of the fastest growing cities in southern Minnesota,
both commercially and residentially. The city offers, a wide variety
of entertainment, including the newly added Civic Center, shopping
malls, a variety of restraunts, and much much more!
Local Events
Mdewakanton Mah-Kato Powwow
in Mankato.
The third weekend in September,This is a traditional wacipi, drawing
Dakota from many states to honor the memory of 38 Dakota men hanged
nearby in 1862. Native Americans and others return to the ancient
Dakota ceremonial grounds at Land of Memories Park in Mankato. Witness the Grand Enrty, when dancers in colorful regalia perform
-- traditional, fancy, and grass dances. Food booths dispense fry
bread and buffalo burgers; in the Educational Tent, elders and others
dispense wisdom and the tribes' history.The park comes alive with
colorful tribal regalia, ceremonial dancing, traditional foods,
and crafts.
Minnesota Viking's Summer Training Camp
From late July to early August, the Minnesota Vikings professional
football team trains on Blakeslee Field at the University of Minnesota,
Mankato. Practice sessions are held two times a day, six days
a week. Fans come from all over the state to watch the Vikes
gear up for the season. Everybody loves to gather autographs from
the players, and have a chance to talk with them. The team hosts
two scrimages during training camp that are always a blast. Come
and watch.
North Mankato Fun Days
In early July, North Mankato hosts a big celebration, that
lasts four fun filled days. Some events that take place throughout
the weekend include; a large parade followed by a carnival with
rides and games for the kids. Also food stands, bingo, beer garden,
dancing and a kiddy parade. The celebration ends with a great fireworks
display. Fun for the whole family.
Saint Peter
History & General Information
The beauty and refuge of the Minnesota River Valley has always
drawn people to Saint Peter Minnesota. Today the heart of the valley
is still a gathering place...from bluff to river bottom. The natural
ford of the St. Peter River, now called the Minnesota River, was
used by the Dakota to cross this waterway. The crossing was
named by French explorers as the Traverse des Sioux (Crossing of
the Sioux) which became a popular trading post. It was here
that the historic Traverse des Sioux Treaty was signed in 1851.
Saint Peter was founded by Captain William B. Dodd in 1853, the
city has retained it's historic community flavor. There are 12 sites
listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. It is one of
the oldest cities in the State. Saint Peter is a community of 10,000
people.It is located in some of the richest farm land in the world.
Each year, farms produce significant crops, and the town serves
as an agri-business center. The central business area provides the
usual and the unusual for shoppers. There are a number of antique
shops in the area and well known specialty shops. Saint Peter is
the home of Gustavus Adolphus College, a four year liberal arts
college with international recognition.
Local Events
Minnesota Square Festival
Each September, St. Peter hosts an annual two day celebration in
historic Minnesota Square Park. The celebration features the talents
of local artists and musicians. A variety of nonstop music
can be heard throughout the free festival including bluegrass, folk,
jazz, acoustical and vocal music. In addition, arts and crafts
exhibitors and food vendors are also expected.
Traverse des Sioux Encampment
In early September relive the signing of the 1851 Treaty of Traversedes
Sioux. The treaty ceded 24 million acres of land from the Dakota
Indians to the United States government. Three fun filled
days are used to educate people about early life-style in the area,
and American Indian culture and heritage. The Treaty Site
History Center is covered with teepees and tents as Native Americans
and buckskinners demonstrate different skills such as blacksmithing,
beadworking, flint knapping, tomahawk throwing and much more. Truly
a fun educational experience.
Waseca
History & General Information
The Santee branch of the Dakota Indians inhabited the land of Waseca
County before the first white settlers located there. Settlers first
laid claim in the county of Wilton in 1857, most of the areas in
the county were established, except a portion where the Winnebago
Indian Reservation existed until 1863. When the Winnebago tribe
was moved the land was opened for settlement. Settlers arrived,
established homes and rural communities were founded. Some of the
early communities were deserted and vanished into the landscape.
Others have remained and flourished. The success of many of the
communities can be attributed to these important influences in local
history. The location of the railroad, changes in technical agriculture,
accessibility due to improved roads, bridges, and automobiles. Also
industrial development, the advent of utilities, cooperatives and
the determination of people to make Waseca County a good place to
live. Today, Waseca has grown from a crossroads village of farming,
trade and county governments to a community of 8,500 with an economy
based on technology, manufacturing, industry support and specialty
retail.
Local Events
Fall Fair
The fair is held on the grounds of Farmamerica, a variety of farming
eras are recreated. Special activities include threshing,
grain binding, blacksmithing, cornshelling, butter churning, horse
demonstrations and needlework.
Sleigh and Cutter Parade and Festivities
A tradition that began over 40 years ago. Waseca hosts an annual winter
parade of sleighs pulled by prancing Morgan and wagons drawn by Belgian
horses delight all ages.
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