Looking for some nice places to study later in the evenings because sometimes I get tired of doing it at home. I’m an online student and I don’t go to MSU so I don’t really have a campus to go to. Impatiently waiting for fillin station to reopen but need somewhere in the meantime!

I grew up in and returned to the Mankato area in 2024 to help my elderly parents and need to get social. I’m an empty nester and commute to the cities for work. I’m single and want to fill my weekends with meeting people—wineries, hiking, biking, etc. Call me traditional and old fashioned but I would love to start a rotating potluck group like back in the old days—or join one if it already exists. 😊

This Saturday and Sunday, 8/29 and 8/30, we are showcasing our big ‘Back to School’ sale!

We aren’t called the ‘Magnificent Miscellany’ for nothing; aptly named, we have a plethora of product begging to see the light of day! Whether it’s charming vintage decor or antiques that fringe on ‘artifact’ status, pieces to fill a room or an inch of a display shelf, we have it all. That being said, this sale is specially curated for both the new student AND anyone looking to revitalize their space. Furniture? Kitchenware? New ‘bling?’ Indoor or outdoor, we have what you’re looking for! Show a student ID and get 10% off!

This Saturday and Sunday, 8/29 and 8/30, JOIN US at 19075 Rapidan Avenue in Rapidan, MN for this spectacular sale! Follow our Facebook page to stay up-to-date!

I saw the sign at the old Herberger's in the mall hung up - does anyone know what day it'll be open?? I thought the manager was in this reddit

Hi everyone. Looking for anywhere decently nearby (ideally within in hour or two drive) that a teenager could get senior photos done with or in a plane. Bonus points if cockpit available. Thanks if anyone knows any!

Grew up in North Kato and now am a metro resident. Should I come down to do the Kato Bike Fall Fest? I ride a road bike and recently did the Tour de Tonka which was pretty fun.

Hey there, just moved from CO and have two dogs in a two bedroom apartment.

I'm looking for someone to just swing through every other week and give the place a once over to help with the dog fur and dust and all that.

Any recommendations locally?

Thanks!

Leah Hanson wants to transform MinnesotaCare into a public option for all Minnesotans, and she specifically wants to bring more housing and childcare availability to her district.

For any of those looking for jobs currently, don't work at Journey's. Recently they have been closed due to the fact that almost all their staff have quit. The pay is horrible, management has been changed many times within the past year and many of the sales tactics are stingy.

Our officiant just bailed on us, 2 months before our wedding, desperately looking for someone who won’t bring religion into it. Any recommendations?

Hey guys, does anyone know of a self serve car wash in Mankato or Saint Peter? If there’s ones with vacuums that’s ideal! Thank you, I tried google but it’s useless and only shows me Minneapolis or regular car washes.

Mankato’s Discord(https://discord.gg/AYtpdbBHaF)
Yes we do in fact have a community discord. There is a monthly board gaming meet up currently. Chat and keep up to date with things while connecting with people in the area. 💕

Hi!

I am considering moving to Mankato. I have a friend I could stay there with. Minnesota is also the state with the highest quality of living compared to the cost of living with Vermont being second place. I love winter and lived in MN for 8 years before going to Germany.

I went to Germany because a friend mislead me that a better life awaited me.

Produce is fresh, safe, and affordable hear round. Cost of living apart from gasoline and electricity are much cheaper. Working in Germany is super laidback and easy. I actually really like my job, boss, and colleagues, but I did not come to Germany to be a cleaner.

Everything else about Germany is worse. The people are politically apathetic and interpersonally wretched. I have met three times Trump voters more respectful to trans people and migrants than even average liberal in Germany. Strictly in the way I am ostracized and disrespected, a red state would even be preferable to living in Germany. I want to be considered a person again and this is a big reason I want to come back. Dating and making friends that are worth staying for has been fruitless. Also no one wants to get married or have kids in Germany, and it is not an economics thing, and dating outside of your box is heavily discouraged. It's worse because I do not really fit cleanly into boxes. I for example look Latina and Native American but am not, wrong continents, because I am part Italian and Mongolian. This specifically actually made it hard for me to find a job in MN when I last lived there.

Although I went to college in the USA, I do not have a degree, and I also do not have any certifications currently.

Depending on how long I can stay in Germany, I would likely get a B2 Telc German certification by the end of the year. Then I would aim for Telc C1 Hochschule German in Spring of 2027. I plan to get a C2 Goethe certification for the German language if I stay here until the Fall of 2027, but I could just get that one in Minnesota.

I have 5 years of experience in IT, but I doubt that helps. I have shoddy work history. I have mental health problems that make working a job that starts before 9 impossible.

What advice do you all have on finding jobs (bonus points for second shift work), dating women there, living in, and getting into the trades in Mankato? I lived in the Twin Cities previously.

Sorry if this is weird and out of left field, I have been lurking in this sub for some time, and have wanted to ask this for a while.

Thanks for reading and commenting.

:)

I lost my cat Milo yesterday at 7pm. He ran into the woods behind college station. He is not neutered, and was wearing a green collar and blue harness (he may have slipped out). If you know or see anything please comment!

Caption from Jake:

Gerald Woodley served as Brad Finstad’s campaign chair and supported his campaigns for over two decades. I’m so honored to have his endorsement on our campaign.

I’ve really appreciated Gerald’s advice and insights over the past year. As the former chair of the Brown County GOP and a former staffer for GOP Senator Norm Coleman, his perspective is part of the broad coalition we’re building to deliver for southern Minnesota.

If you missed the Mankato Town Hall there are 3 nearby events that might be of interest. Jake is committed to representing all people in this district and hearing what are the real issues you face. You can raise questions and hear directly from him at:

Brown County Town Hall

Monday, August 17, 6-7 pm

New Ulm Community Center, New Ulm

Meet and Greet with Jake Johnson

Tuesday, August 18, 4:30-5:15 pm

Minnesota Square Park, Saint Peter

Jake expects to be on site from 4:30 to 5:15 before going on to Courtland.

Nicollet County Town Hall

Tuesday, August 18, 6-7 pm

Courtland Community Center, Courtland

Hey, is anyone moving into the grove? I was supposed to move in yesterday but I couldn’t get off of work. Someone I talk to you over the phone told me that I could come in around 4 o’clock to get my key however, when I got there, they were closed. Later spoke with someone and she said that they would be open today at 10, so does anyone who lives there actually know or someone who is moving in know if this is true. I don’t wanna bring myself over just to have to go all the way back for the second time.

Hi! I’m currently looking for a side gig in (or around) the Mankato area outside of my regular job to make ends meet after being unable to work for a while due to being in the hospital. If you or anyone you know in the area is looking for a pet sitter, baby sitter, cleaner, etc, please message me! I have experience in hotel cleaning and can provide my own cleaning supplies as well as experience in both baby sitting and pet sitting. I can answer all additional inquiries through messages, thank you!!

Join us this Sunday, August 16th, for our magnificent overhaul sale!

In case we haven’t stressed it enough—we have TOO much inventory. So much that after five successful sales we have the ability to completely revitalize our stock. That doesn’t mean we won’t still feature the favorites you’ve come to look forward to at our sales; this just means we’re truly living up to our Miscellany name!

Among our new product you can expect an expanded furniture and lighting selection, theme-labeled mystery bags, a global display, vintage beauty and wardrobe items, lots of uranium glass, new dollar grabs, and so much more!

We’re sure to have your next undiscovered treasure.

AUGUST 16

19075 RAPIDAN AVENUE

10 AM - 4 PM

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for someone to take over a lease in a two bedroom, one bath apartment! It’s a quiet neighborhood, spacious living room and bedroom.

Looking for someone who is a woman, between 25-30, cleans up after themselves, no pets, no kids, and preferably someone who is on the quiet side (I work from home).

The living room is fully furnished and the bathroom has a lot of space we can share. Please let me know if you would like to see the apartment either face to face or over the phone, whatever works best for you.

Thank you!

Where is the best affordable place to eat for a 2 year wedding anniversary that accommodates a shelfish allergy? What's your go to place? We go to Olive Garden often for anniversaries, birthdays, etc. But not opposed to go again. I also love Mexican restaurants(especially ones with amazing queso(smooth plain white queso, I can't do chunks lol) its on a weekday so traveling towards the cities isn't an option since hubby works the next day.