Glen Taylor Announces Start of New Charitable Legacy Plan
Mankato, MN (December 19, 2023) — Glen Taylor has announced the start of a new charitable legacy plan that will fund a wide range of philanthropic activities for decades to come. Taylor is gifting assets valued at $172 million with the goal of supporting people in southern Minnesota and rural
Little Engine that Could: Holiday Train Overcomes Obstacles to make its Debut at Kiwanis Holiday Lights
Mankato, MN (December 14, 2023) — All aboard! After overcoming red tape, rocky seas, a pandemic, and an engine rebuild, a dazzling holiday train made its debut at the Kiwanis Holiday Lights.
Mankato Area Foundation Grants Over $3.5 Million in Fiscal Year 2023
Mankato, MN (November 20, 2023) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) released “Philanthropy Review 2023” this week, which reports the Foundation disbursed 577 grants totaling $3,556,153 to nonprofit organizations.
Former Mailman Pays it Forward
Mankato Free Press (November 17, 2023) — Talk about building a legacy. Harold and Alice Weed of North Mankato commissioned a sculpture called Delivering For You from Bad River Art Studio in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Mustache Bash 2023
KTOE (November 13, 2023) — Maureen returns with Bob Beadell to chat about the 2023 Mustache Bash, November 30th!
Mankato Area Foundation-Maureen and Kate Hanson-One Year Later!
KTOE (October 9, 2023) — About a year ago-Kate Hansen shared her new cancer diagnosis and journey with us on Talk of the Town. She returns with an update and some things that we should consider.
Feeding Our Communities Partners
KTOE (September 11, 2023) — Maureen from Mankato Area Foundation returns with Sheri from FOCP to give an insight into the organization and talk about a fun event Cirque Du Crave that is coming October 26th.
Highland Family Farms
KTOE (August 14, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye visits with Maureen and Highland Family Farms Board Chair, Kristin Duncanson.
Twilight Garden Club
KTOE (July 10, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye visits with Maureen and Mary from the Twilight Garden Club.