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The Lyon County Museum exhibit âMaking Lyon County Homeâ is among seven museum projects to be honored by the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums.
The Lyon County Historical Society was one of seven history projects to be honored by the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums at its annual meeting and conference on Thursday.
In its 11th year, the event will be held virtually for the first time since pausing in 2020. Award recipients’ completed projects or achieved the criteria for lifetime achievement in 2019 and 2020.
“While delayed, we honor them for their tremendous projects and contributions to the Minnesota local history field,” History Awards Committee Chair Adam Smith said. He is an archives technician with Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services.
National Library Week: Celebrating the Blue Earth County Library
National Library Week: Celebrating the Blue Earth County Library By Meghan Grey | April 5, 2021 at 4:03 PM CDT - Updated April 8 at 7:33 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) â This week marks National Library Week, and to celebrate, weâll be highlighting local libraries in our community each day.
The Blue Earth County Library has been serving folks of southern Minnesota since the 1890s.
With its mission to provide access to resources, services, activities and information of local interest that encourage life-long learning in a cost-effective manner, the library has made an impact on Mankato locals over the years.
Share a positive ornament for 2020
Share a positive ornament for 2020 By Kelsey Barchenger | December 15, 2020 at 1:04 PM CST - Updated December 15 at 1:04 PM
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Thereâs no doubt this year has been a rollercoaster, but it hasnât all been bad, and the North Mankato Library is encouraging all of us to look on the bright side as we reflect on 2020.
A PositivaTree is now on display on the library patio. Anyone is welcome to put an ornament on the tree that says something positive about 2020.
âI think there is some positivity that has come out of 2020. Slowing down, being with immediate family, I know my husband and I arenât rushing out to different events, weâre at home more so people just need to look for the bright side,â says Katie Heintz, Director of North Mankato Taylor Library.