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Mankato, Minnesota

Located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, Mankato was established in 1852. The largest mass execution in U.S. history — 38 Dakota men hanged here in 1862. Lincoln commuted 265 of the 303 death sentences.
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Founded 1852 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Blue Earth County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Mankato, Minnesota

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1852 Founded: Minnesota River.
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1862 Mass Execution: Largest mass execution in U.S. history — 38 Dakota men.
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1862 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Mankato's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Mankato continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Mankato

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
Minnesota Election Judge Pleads Guilty to Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots in 2024 General Election
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Complete Historical Timeline

1852 Culture
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1862 Disaster
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1862 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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The largest mass execution in U.S. history — 38 Dakota men hanged here in 1862.
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Lincoln commuted 265 of the 303 death sentences.
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Minnesota State University Mankato is a major institution.
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Mankato is located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
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Mankato was founded in 1852.

Famous People from Mankato, Minnesota

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Ron Johnson
Businessperson, Politician · Born Apr 8, 1955 · Age 70
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Mike Lindell
Writer, Entrepreneur · Born Jun 28, 1961 · Age 64
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Jimmy Chin
Photographer, Film Director · Born Oct 12, 1973 · Age 52
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John Landsteiner
Engineer, Curler · Born May 19, 1990 · Age 35
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Myrtle Lind
Actor, Film Actor · Born Sep 2, 1898 · Died Dec 9, 1966 (age 68)

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