C.O.R.E. Conversations - A City of North Mankato Podcast
By City of North Mankato
C.O.R.E. Conversations - A City of North Mankato PodcastFeb 16, 2024
C.O.R.E. Conversations: Episode 2 - North Mankato History
In Episode 2 of the C.O.R.E. Conversations Podcast, Mayor Scott Carlson is joined by longtime residents Rich O'Brien and Tom Hagen to discuss North Mankato's history. Take a listen to hear stories of North Mankato's past and perhaps learn something new!
Intro 00:00 Bridges & Railroads 4:44 Riverboats 10:39 Historic Locations 16:07 Spring Lake Origins 21:49 Swimming in Spring Lake & the River 26:01 Historic People 33:37 Brickyards 36:34 Skating at Wheeler Park 38:38 Bakery Incident 41:58 First Car Accident in North Mankato 44:21 Where Lookout Drive Got Its Name (as told by Rich O'Brien) 45:05 What makes North Mankato Special 51:52
C.O.R.E. Conversations: Episode 1 - Introduction & North Mankato's 125th Anniversary
In Episode 1, Mayor Scott Carlson and City Administrator Kevin McCann introduce the C.O.R.E. Conversations Podcast, highlight North Mankato's 125th Anniversary, and discuss what's to come for North Mankato in 2024.