Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/surrounded-by-history Blue Earth County Historical Society presents Surrounded by History, a podcast in partnership with KTOE AM 1420 & 98.7 FM in Mankato, Minnesota. Every episode we learn about the people, the events, and more that helped create Blue Earth County, in the heart of southern Minnesota. Surrounded by History, a new way to learn about the history that surrounds us every day. KTOE Radio 175f119c-d0b1-5fee-b6d7-e439ee225b34 yes en Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:15:04 -0600 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:16:08 -0600 https://img.transistorcdn.com/UZqVq8L0haM7o4UQ7KWWPTpZKulz12MysUTwO9AcXXE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzMjIwLzE2ODkx/OTI3NzItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Blue Earth County Historical Society presents Surrounded by History, a podcast in partnership with KTOE AM 1420 & 98.7 FM in Mankato, Minnesota. Every episode we learn about the people, the events, and more that helped create Blue Earth County, in the heart of southern Minnesota. Surrounded by History, a new way to learn about the history that surrounds us every day. Blue Earth County Historical Society presents Surrounded by History, a podcast in partnership with KTOE AM 1420 & 98.7 FM in Mankato, Minnesota. Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s Jeff Lang No No 52 52 Camp Patterson full de3726b5-b8a5-4ba3-a074-2931464a140f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba966ae0 Learn more about the rich history of Camp Patterson!

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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:46:03 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1381 Learn more about the rich history of Camp Patterson!

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 51 51 Lost Golf Courses full b1e9ce31-7b78-42d8-b850-d31f8f7bbe95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85c7ba17 Learn more about the golf courses that used to be in Blue Earth County

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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:44:54 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1621 Learn more about the golf courses that used to be in Blue Earth County

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 50 50 Curling in Blue Earth County full c1c405d7-c417-4d62-89e2-0488175ccbaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/91c3a05c Learn more about one of Blue Earth County’s pastimes.

]]> Learn more about one of Blue Earth County’s pastimes.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:42:45 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1381 Learn more about one of Blue Earth County’s pastimes.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 49 49 Carnegie Library full a1a8bae3-041d-4bbf-81e5-1a194a2ab650 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc10daa1 Discover more about Mankato’s first public library building.

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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:41:59 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1651 Discover more about Mankato’s first public library building.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 48 48 Sibley Park Dam and Lake full d229536d-a6d6-46c5-9518-85092fecfa5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b605d10d There once was a dam at Sibley Park and a lake for swimming!

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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:41:35 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1414 There once was a dam at Sibley Park and a lake for swimming!

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 47 47 Front Street - Brett's full 6b55f61c-f3ff-40f3-ac60-5e9668d2787b https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d7a2305 Take a trip down memory lane and Front Street including Brett’s Department Store.

]]> Take a trip down memory lane and Front Street including Brett’s Department Store.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:40:53 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1071 Take a trip down memory lane and Front Street including Brett’s Department Store.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 46 46 Railroads of Blue Earth County full 0972bcb1-b524-412b-8f06-70219e2c7efa https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f76e6ae Explore the history of the rails in Blue Earth County.

]]> Explore the history of the rails in Blue Earth County.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:40:30 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1381 Explore the history of the rails in Blue Earth County.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 45 45 Holiday Lights full 21009152-37df-4f93-891f-6aed3b4f3c4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d706b359 Explore the different traditions of Holiday Lights in the area.

]]> Explore the different traditions of Holiday Lights in the area.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:39:58 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1322 Explore the different traditions of Holiday Lights in the area.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 44 44 Mankato Street Cars full d1decdd3-eac6-4bda-8819-5fe26527518b https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ae35990 Explore the two different streetcar lines that ran in Mankato.

]]> Explore the two different streetcar lines that ran in Mankato.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:39:32 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1502 Explore the two different streetcar lines that ran in Mankato.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 43 43 Union School full 87540d02-2cd8-45d0-9310-9f076147ec00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1baecb2 Explore the history of Mankato’s first school – Union School

]]> Explore the history of Mankato’s first school – Union School

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:39:04 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1404 Explore the history of Mankato’s first school – Union School

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 42 42 Mahkato Wacipi full 69f95e4d-f432-487e-afcd-5820769e3e58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4f461c5 Explore how the Mahkato Wacipi or Mankato Powwow got its start and the cross-cultural significance of this annual event.

]]> Explore how the Mahkato Wacipi or Mankato Powwow got its start and the cross-cultural significance of this annual event.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:38:27 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1255 Explore how the Mahkato Wacipi or Mankato Powwow got its start and the cross-cultural significance of this annual event.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 41 41 The Hunt House full c579f156-9e5e-4bb9-83a7-f729f6f7d8e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36579f13 Explore the history of a local landmark: the Hunt House; today better known as the Moulin Rouge Bed & Breakfast.

]]> Explore the history of a local landmark: the Hunt House; today better known as the Moulin Rouge Bed & Breakfast.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:37:52 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1351 Explore the history of a local landmark: the Hunt House; today better known as the Moulin Rouge Bed & Breakfast.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 40 40 Ott Cabin full cc773379-e71a-4999-bee8-453aa7fa494a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f9fc4ba The history of the Ott Cabin, now located in Mankato’s Sibley Park.

]]> The history of the Ott Cabin, now located in Mankato’s Sibley Park.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:37:24 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1350 The history of the Ott Cabin, now located in Mankato’s Sibley Park.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 39 39 Rapidan Dam full e735d053-b8d8-4073-91d5-552b6969c3a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/301adecc Discover the history of a local landmark – The Rapidan Dam

]]> Discover the history of a local landmark – The Rapidan Dam

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:36:44 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1559 Discover the history of a local landmark – The Rapidan Dam

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 38 38 Blue Earth County Fair full 8460e156-4405-4f70-b5d0-a95e99328d0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd1149da The Blue Earth County Fair has a long history. Learn about it here.

]]> The Blue Earth County Fair has a long history. Learn about it here.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:36:08 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1224 The Blue Earth County Fair has a long history. Learn about it here.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 37 37 Minneopa State Park full bd0561a4-63fe-402c-b56f-2a091589794a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8481c82 Discover the history of Minneopa State Park, located just outside of Mankato.

]]> Discover the history of Minneopa State Park, located just outside of Mankato.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:35:41 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1283 Discover the history of Minneopa State Park, located just outside of Mankato.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 36 36 Yaeger School House Ghost full b90360dc-a563-422c-863d-2950ff0477fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7697411 Explore the mystery of the Yaeger School house in Rapidan Township.

]]> Explore the mystery of the Yaeger School house in Rapidan Township.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:35:07 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1120 Explore the mystery of the Yaeger School house in Rapidan Township.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 35 35 Green Gables Tornado of 1946 full 7c155c20-a5d6-4f84-b0ac-b9a2fa549f80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/567c06bc Hear about Blue Earth County’s deadliest tornado: the 1946 Green Gable Tornado.

]]> Hear about Blue Earth County’s deadliest tornado: the 1946 Green Gable Tornado.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:34:27 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1276 Hear about Blue Earth County’s deadliest tornado: the 1946 Green Gable Tornado.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 34 34 Mankato Hospitals full 8ba3443a-c0e2-4083-be89-add2812118cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/01f14857 From Tourtellotte to ISJ – over 130 years of Mankato’s hospitals.

]]> From Tourtellotte to ISJ – over 130 years of Mankato’s hospitals.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:33:40 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1258 From Tourtellotte to ISJ – over 130 years of Mankato’s hospitals.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 33 33 Madison Lake Resorts full 58cd1ec7-bc23-41d1-a528-9171d9418d96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f59d0c48 Discover the early history of Madison Lake resorts

]]> Discover the early history of Madison Lake resorts

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:33:03 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1158 Discover the early history of Madison Lake resorts

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 32 32 1965 Flood full 15c58281-139c-4322-be0a-1ed018b5311c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e16ef3a Take a look back to the flood of 1965 and how it changed the landscape.

]]> Take a look back to the flood of 1965 and how it changed the landscape.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:32:33 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1261 Take a look back to the flood of 1965 and how it changed the landscape.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 31 31 Victory Highway full dd5da865-1702-4a7b-85c6-b0d53b272850 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1c81b8d Explore the history of Victory Highway – the stretch of State Highway between Mankato and Mapleton.

]]> Explore the history of Victory Highway – the stretch of State Highway between Mankato and Mapleton.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:31:55 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1201 Explore the history of Victory Highway – the stretch of State Highway between Mankato and Mapleton.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 30 30 Typhoid Fever full b978dc00-e77d-47b5-b920-e1039b379d83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d94dd2a1 Hear about the Typhoid Fever Epidemic of 1908

]]> Hear about the Typhoid Fever Epidemic of 1908

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:30:42 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1201 Hear about the Typhoid Fever Epidemic of 1908

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 29 29 Blue Earth County Historical Society full 55a93979-4c9d-499b-85e7-97b393430489 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f95bb58 The Blue Earth County Historical Society started in 1902. Learn more about its history.

]]> The Blue Earth County Historical Society started in 1902. Learn more about its history.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:30:04 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1201 The Blue Earth County Historical Society started in 1902. Learn more about its history.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 28 28 Seppman Mill full b04002ed-662d-4aa5-a5fc-3b0adcdea4cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/9164c726 Discover the long history of Seppman Mill.

]]> Discover the long history of Seppman Mill.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:29:00 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1261 Discover the long history of Seppman Mill.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 27 27 James Tinkcom full 1f6da962-1852-438d-9fc6-bf33d4239c6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/00314b5c Explore the area of James Avenue (aka Tinkcomville) and Stoltzmann Road.

]]> Explore the area of James Avenue (aka Tinkcomville) and Stoltzmann Road.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:27:25 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1202 Explore the area of James Avenue (aka Tinkcomville) and Stoltzmann Road.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 26 26 Mount Kato Ski Haven full cf240657-74be-4094-ac84-b51d8ab1608b https://share.transistor.fm/s/438d00a5 Explore the history of a local landmark: Mount Kato also known as SkiHaven.

]]> Explore the history of a local landmark: Mount Kato also known as SkiHaven.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:27:02 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1202 Explore the history of a local landmark: Mount Kato also known as SkiHaven.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 25 25 Marian Anderson full 6b1a7d81-80db-453e-8c06-b14206cc59e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a2e3134 Discover the life story of Mankato’s very own nationally-acclaimed artist, Marian Anderson.

]]> Discover the life story of Mankato’s very own nationally-acclaimed artist, Marian Anderson.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:26:02 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1202 Discover the life story of Mankato’s very own nationally-acclaimed artist, Marian Anderson.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 24 24 Honeymead Oil Spill full 25395016-72c8-44fe-8f1e-f773072216be https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e1c3cee Learn about one of Minnesota’s largest oil spill, the Honeymead Oil Spill of January 1963.

]]> Learn about one of Minnesota’s largest oil spill, the Honeymead Oil Spill of January 1963.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:25:33 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1171 Learn about one of Minnesota’s largest oil spill, the Honeymead Oil Spill of January 1963.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 23 23 Mankato Post Office and Federal Courthouse full 777b4ca9-b1db-4d8b-b7de-d23e02b874bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/c791edda Explore the history of a local landmark: the Mankato Post Office and Federal Courthouse.

]]> Explore the history of a local landmark: the Mankato Post Office and Federal Courthouse.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:24:29 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1202 Explore the history of a local landmark: the Mankato Post Office and Federal Courthouse.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 22 22 Prohibition, Moonshine and Gangsters in Blue Earth County full eb6af55c-d6cc-4496-99a3-574aa0eb37e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2efdb0e9 Explore local Prohibition stories, including Gangsters, a Shady Lady, and a drunk carp.

]]> Explore local Prohibition stories, including Gangsters, a Shady Lady, and a drunk carp.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:44:15 -0600 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1351 Explore local Prohibition stories, including Gangsters, a Shady Lady, and a drunk carp.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 21 21 Mankato Street Names - Part 2 full df96b73c-a0ac-47f1-bed9-80789e2bdbed https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc7b3ecd Explore Mankato Street Names based on some of our very first settlers and the impact they had on the budding community. Part 2

]]> Explore Mankato Street Names based on some of our very first settlers and the impact they had on the budding community. Part 2

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:32:00 -0600 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1201 Explore Mankato Street Names based on some of our very first settlers and the impact they had on the budding community. Part 2

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 20 20 Mankato Street Names - Part 1 full 93dcf002-9894-463e-8380-f12e4709ab5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/661b58b8 Explore Mankato Street Names based on some of our very first settlers and the impact they had on the budding community. Part 1

]]> Explore Mankato Street Names based on some of our very first settlers and the impact they had on the budding community. Part 1

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:26:37 -0600 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1291 Explore Mankato Street Names based on some of our very first settlers and the impact they had on the budding community. Part 1

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 19 19 Pioneer Memorial Cemetery full ec32c034-f9dd-4daf-b754-051c56766c97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a77eee8d Explore the mystery steps near Thompson Ravine that stand in memory of Rural Grove Cemetery and Pioneer Memorial Cemetery on North 6th Street; the location of one of our City’s heritage plaques.

]]> Explore the mystery steps near Thompson Ravine that stand in memory of Rural Grove Cemetery and Pioneer Memorial Cemetery on North 6th Street; the location of one of our City’s heritage plaques.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:20:33 -0600 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1231 Explore the mystery steps near Thompson Ravine that stand in memory of Rural Grove Cemetery and Pioneer Memorial Cemetery on North 6th Street; the location of one of our City’s heritage plaques.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 18 18 The 10 Remarkable Men of Garden City full 45427d5d-90e1-40e6-bf11-a269b8837beb https://share.transistor.fm/s/69b637b6 Meet the 10 “remarkable” men of Garden City.

]]> Meet the 10 “remarkable” men of Garden City.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:17:32 -0600 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1353 Meet the 10 “remarkable” men of Garden City.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 17 17 Maud Hart Lovelace and the beloved Besty-Tacy series full 782ca9b7-43dd-4057-81fb-815940dd27dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c063a803 The history of the Maud Hart Lovelace, the beloved Besty-Tacy series of children’s novels, and the two local homes dedicated to the memory of the author and books.

]]> The history of the Maud Hart Lovelace, the beloved Besty-Tacy series of children’s novels, and the two local homes dedicated to the memory of the author and books.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:13:17 -0600 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1225 The history of the Maud Hart Lovelace, the beloved Besty-Tacy series of children’s novels, and the two local homes dedicated to the memory of the author and books.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 16 16 R.D. Hubbard House full 9bdcd7b2-8d92-4d88-9f44-0c42b6b9b65b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b963975a Discover the history of the Historic R.D. Hubbard House: the home, the family, and the mill; all woven in the rich history of Mankato.

]]> Discover the history of the Historic R.D. Hubbard House: the home, the family, and the mill; all woven in the rich history of Mankato.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:09:37 -0600 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1287 Discover the history of the Historic R.D. Hubbard House: the home, the family, and the mill; all woven in the rich history of Mankato.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 15 15 Blue Earth County Courthouse full 4e5a4c6b-7315-4e0d-bb2d-74e79beb003b https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a21aa4a Historic Blue Earth County Courthouse is a prominent building filled with over a century of stories from the top to the bottom.

]]> Historic Blue Earth County Courthouse is a prominent building filled with over a century of stories from the top to the bottom.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:06:11 -0600 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1208 Historic Blue Earth County Courthouse is a prominent building filled with over a century of stories from the top to the bottom.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 14 14 Ellerbe Building full dc12946c-4e8e-4f11-990c-37c88066f63c https://share.transistor.fm/s/baa1dd60 The history of the Ellerbe Building – its vibrant past that continues to serve as a community gathering space today.

]]> The history of the Ellerbe Building – its vibrant past that continues to serve as a community gathering space today.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:02:42 -0600 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1348 The history of the Ellerbe Building – its vibrant past that continues to serve as a community gathering space today.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 13 13 Education full 46f67525-a31e-4618-b700-870af55a9afb https://share.transistor.fm/s/e98c50d1 Women's History Month continues with two women who made history in education. Mankato’s first teacher, Sarah Jane Hanna, and higher education leader Julia A. Sears. The original air date was March 2020.

]]> Women's History Month continues with two women who made history in education. Mankato’s first teacher, Sarah Jane Hanna, and higher education leader Julia A. Sears. The original air date was March 2020.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:59:02 -0600 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1202 Women's History Month continues with two women who made history in education. Mankato’s first teacher, Sarah Jane Hanna, and higher education leader Julia A. Sears. The original air date was March 2020.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 12 12 Law and Politics full 40f21e18-3675-4f5d-99c3-5a38c6f51067 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f243c76 For Women's History Month meet some of the women who made local history in law and politics, including Charlotte Farrish, Sarah Christie Stevens, and Najwa Massad. The original air date was March 2020.

]]> For Women's History Month meet some of the women who made local history in law and politics, including Charlotte Farrish, Sarah Christie Stevens, and Najwa Massad. The original air date was March 2020.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:52:10 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1261 For Women's History Month meet some of the women who made local history in law and politics, including Charlotte Farrish, Sarah Christie Stevens, and Najwa Massad. The original air date was March 2020.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 11 11 Women’s Suffrage in Blue Earth County full 119ec0aa-8e16-4ea9-a785-ae1c750b7921 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c45eca6f The history of the 19th Amendment and the League of Women Voters.

]]> The history of the 19th Amendment and the League of Women Voters.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:09:06 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1261 The history of the 19th Amendment and the League of Women Voters.

]]> Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, Women, Suffrage, voting, history, No 10 10 First Presbyterian Church full 5bd66412-769d-4f9f-9cb2-6a92dfeae366 https://share.transistor.fm/s/332598d0 The history of Mankato’s First Presbyterian Church and the historic 1857 bell.

]]> The history of Mankato’s First Presbyterian Church and the historic 1857 bell.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:02:40 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1171 The history of Mankato’s First Presbyterian Church and the historic 1857 bell.

]]> Mankato, History, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, historic, church, old church, No 9 9 Sibley Park Honoring World War 1 full c5a64ba8-7a74-49a9-a1ef-67baf0ef54d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5d8076a The history behind the heritage plaque at Sibley Park honoring our county’s World War I servicemen and women. Plus one local woman’s lasting legacy to support veterans.

]]> The history behind the heritage plaque at Sibley Park honoring our county’s World War I servicemen and women. Plus one local woman’s lasting legacy to support veterans.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:59:32 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1202 The history behind the heritage plaque at Sibley Park honoring our county’s World War I servicemen and women. Plus one local woman’s lasting legacy to support veterans.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 8 8 Spanish Flu in Blue Earth County full 27145aab-e7da-4254-8bfb-ac8709b6fdf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e76f5e9 Hear about the Spanish Flu Pandemic that ravaged the world from 1918-1920.
Original Air Date: February 24, 2020

]]> Hear about the Spanish Flu Pandemic that ravaged the world from 1918-1920.
Original Air Date: February 24, 2020

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:57:28 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1321 Hear about the Spanish Flu Pandemic that ravaged the world from 1918-1920.
Original Air Date: February 24, 2020

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 7 7 Riverfront Park full e05ea5b4-e340-443b-b81d-6d0b7b12f991 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bf2994f The history of Riverfront Park – a city park along the River, from a Captains of Industry and Innovation to today’s premier event venue.

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]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:55:47 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1262 The history of Riverfront Park – a city park along the River, from a Captains of Industry and Innovation to today’s premier event venue.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 6 6 Highland Park full c0edc829-ab5b-4c5e-95f8-1b0fcbd5a33b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c03e64a The history of Highland Park – the history of a city park on a hill; from a Civil War recruitment center to a Tourist Camp, to today’s neighborhood park.

]]> The history of Highland Park – the history of a city park on a hill; from a Civil War recruitment center to a Tourist Camp, to today’s neighborhood park.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:53:44 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1231 The history of Highland Park – the history of a city park on a hill; from a Civil War recruitment center to a Tourist Camp, to today’s neighborhood park.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 5 5 Tourtellotte Park full 1738ecee-c66f-4cfe-9acd-a347a9192bbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/beb0d7a4 The history of Tourtellotte Park: the history of a place, a city park, and a pool, all named after Mankato’s first philanthropist.

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]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:49:08 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1202 The history of Tourtellotte Park: the history of a place, a city park, and a pool, all named after Mankato’s first philanthropist.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 4 4 Sibley Park full 026d065e-b2c8-48f6-b9b4-8e0b143c18e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0f56696 The history of Sibley Park – a city park and gathering place for all ages. From horse races to Mutt and Jeff, to today’s Kiwanis Holiday Lights.

]]> The history of Sibley Park – a city park and gathering place for all ages. From horse races to Mutt and Jeff, to today’s Kiwanis Holiday Lights.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:45:37 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1143 The history of Sibley Park – a city park and gathering place for all ages. From horse races to Mutt and Jeff, to today’s Kiwanis Holiday Lights.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 3 3 Washington Park full 433d4433-17cd-4014-8400-af2e12d6dff6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6c0f1c0 The history of Washington Park – a city park that once housed a railroad line and depot, Mankato’s first schools and churches; and today serves as a recreational space for a vibrant neighborhood.

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]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:39:58 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1208 The history of Washington Park – a city park that once housed a railroad line and depot, Mankato’s first schools and churches; and today serves as a recreational space for a vibrant neighborhood.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 2 2 Lincoln Park full b694f732-8e65-4679-bf21-72f09bf41218 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5391ded The history of Lincoln Park – a Mankato city park that honors the men and women that fought in the Civil War, in one of the largest neighborhoods on the National Register.

]]> The history of Lincoln Park – a Mankato city park that honors the men and women that fought in the Civil War, in one of the largest neighborhoods on the National Register.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:30:08 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1137 The history of Lincoln Park – a Mankato city park that honors the men and women that fought in the Civil War, in one of the largest neighborhoods on the National Register.

]]> Mankato, History, southern Minnesota, Minnesota, Blue Earth County, Historical Society, Learning, 1800s, 1900s No 1 1 Mankato Winter Carnival of 1920 full 6023e6ea-9a46-4945-bfd0-6128f058f4f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19f055f3 Right after the Spanish Flu and the Greater War, it's 1920 and prohibition is in full effect as Mankato, Minnesota put together its first Winter Carnival.

]]> Right after the Spanish Flu and the Greater War, it's 1920 and prohibition is in full effect as Mankato, Minnesota put together its first Winter Carnival.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:23:35 -0500 Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang 1267 Right after the Spanish Flu and the Greater War, it's 1920 and prohibition is in full effect as Mankato, Minnesota put together its first Winter Carnival.

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