Mankato, Minnesota

Mankato is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,427. It is the county seat of Blue Earth County6, and is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Although the main part of the city is in Blue Earth County, it extends into Le Sueur and Nicollet counties as well. It is neighbored by its sister city across the Minnesota River, North Mankato and completely encompasses the town of Skyline . Mankato is currently home of the Minnesota Vikings summer training camp.

Famous residents

• Julia Sears, pioneering feminist and suffragette.
• Sinclair Lewis, author a plaque can be found at a house he lived in.
• Glen Taylor, businessperson.
• Maud Hart Lovelace http://www.mnriv.com/maudhart.html, author of the Betsy-Tacy series of books.
• Jake Swede, a young genius and linguist who has gained national recognition.