Community Overview
Mankato is one of the central communities of the Mankato-North Mankato MSA with a population of over 100,000. Mankato is a retail epicenter with a trade area of over 285,000 people. Located in a “sweet spot” of southern Minnesota, our residents and businesses have access to “bigger city” services and amenities while surrounded by delightful smaller towns and rural areas.
Mankato is home to a diverse economy, productive supply chain, and highly educated and broad talent pool. With over 25,000 students in the region, there is an abundance of talent graduating each year. Agriculture has become increasingly important to our regional 2-year and 4-year institutions with post-secondary institutions instituting new or expanded agribusiness programs.
Fun Fact: Mankato processes more soybeans than any other city in the nation!
Organizations
City of Mankato:
https://www.mankatomn.gov/government/service-areas/community-development
Regional Economic Development Alliance:
https://greatermankato.com/regional-economic-development-alliance
Opportunity Zone:
https://www.mankatomn.gov/government/service-areas/community-development/economic-development/oz
Community/Region Strategic Plan:
https://www.mankatomn.gov/government/city-council/strategic-plan-and-state-of-the-city
Business Park Information
Website Link:
https://greatermankato.com/industrial-parks
Key Features/Benefits:
https://greatermankato.com/top10
Transportation:
https://greatermankato.com/transportation
Utilities:
https://greatermankato.com/utilities
Local Agribusiness Employers
Some of Mankato’s largest agribusiness employers include the Walmart Distribution Center, CHS, ADM, Ardent Mills, Jack Links, Alltech (which owns Ridley and Hubbard Feeds), All American Foods, Hiniker Company, Big Gain, the Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP (ConAgra) Distribution Center, Corteva Agriscience and many more that serve as part of the Agribusiness supply chain including Dotson Iron Castings, Kato Cable, Herdstar, the True Value Distribution Center, and AmeriStar Manufacturing – to name a few.
Paul Vogel, Director of Community Development
1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001
507-387-8613
pvogel@mankatomn.gov