City of Mankato
What is the employee moto?
“Work hard. Have fun!”
Name one show the Mankato Playhouse will perform during the 2023-2024 season
The Spelling Bees, Little Shop of Horrors, The Adams Family
What year did the railroad come to the Mankato area?
1868
Name the mascot at Mankato State University.
Stomper the Maverick
This actor and comedian was in raised in Mankato.
Steve Zahn
What are the City Core Values?
“Positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, integrity.
The Mankato Ballet Company annually performs what holiday performance?
Nutcracker
In what year was Mankato was named the Blue Earth County Seat?
1853
If you wanted to rent a day of kayaking, canoeing or stand-up paddle boarding, who could you rent these items from?
Bent River Outfitter
How many lights are in the Kiwanis Holiday Lights display?
1.8 million
How many employees, on average, does the City employ?
Approximately 330, including seasonal talent.
What year did RibFest get its start?
1998
What annual crop has given the claim to be tops in Capital of the World?
Soybeans
How many years has the Mankato Marathon run?
13
This local house was the first private residence in Mankato to have indoor plumbing, electricity, and a telephone connecting the home to their business.
Hubbard House
The Mankato Regional Airport has been at its current location since?
1970
What Mankato bar and restaurant does the art sculpture - The American Farmer (See 2023 Walking Sculpture Tour) sit.
Pub 500
In which years were there notable floods of the Minnesota River?
1881, 1951 or 1965
Who is the Moon Dogs manager/coach?
Matt Wollenzin
What city did Susan Arntz serve prior to her role as City Manager for Mankato?
City of Waconia
Who created the city flag in 1991?
Donna Winter (1925-2019)
What is the name of the artist who painted the Arden Mills silos?
Guido van Helten
A sad portion of the local history is the mass execution of local Sioux members. President Abraham Lincoln reviewed the convictions and approved death sentences for how many of the accused 303 tribe members?
39
What athletic conference does Bethany College Minnesota play sports?
NCAA Division III team in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
The Dakota native language translates “greenish - blue earth” into what spelling?
Mahkato