Dana Melius

MANKATO — For the second consecutive year, Will Coghill-Behrends opened the Mankato Area International Festival with a strong message of commitment to Minnesota State University’s diverse student body.

MANKATO — Fresh from two weeks in France, Anna Johnson looks forward to teaming up with fellow vocalist and Eastern European influenced performer Natalie Nowytski.

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MANKATO — From start to finish, panelists and speakers at Wednesday’s daylong housing forum stressed the importance of collaboration in addressing affordable housing issues in south-central Minnesota.

Four times in my life, I’ve watched someone die. Each was different, each sticks with you forever.

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