(Mankato, MN) An October event that attracted thousands of bicycle riders in Mankato, Minnesota, has been canceled due to a contract dispute. The Mankato River Ramble has been held annually since 2011. Founder Richard Arey owns the name. He walked away from talks about this year's event when the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota wanted to involve a lawyer in contract
Contrary to an Explore Minnesota report citing reduced tourism figures in southern Minnesota, area travel experts say summer tourism was hot and there’s no signs of it relenting this fall.