Building a Sweet Tooth Business

Building a Sweet Tooth Business

They call her the New Maud. And, since 2005, Christine Lantinen, ’98, has been the owner and president of Maud Borup, a gourmet candy manufacturer headquartered in Plymouth, Minn. From its simple start more than a century ago by Maud Borup, the business has grown from storefront to forefront.

Goin’ for the 3-Peat

Goin’ for the 3-Peat

For the past two years, Minnesota State University, Mankato was voted as the #1 College/University in the Star Tribune’s Minnesota’s Best Reader’s Choice Poll—thanks to all the students who voted! This year, we can be #1 in two ways: as the Best College/University, and, in the new category, Best College Sports Team. Vote DAILY for both the University and the Mavericks between March 12 and April 5.

Mankato Hall of Famer Bob Bruer Catches First NFL TD Pass from Legendary HOF Quarterback

Mankato Hall of Famer Bob Bruer Catches First NFL TD Pass from Legendary HOF Quarterback

On Nov. 18, 1979, Bob Bruer, 6’5 former member Mankato State College football team playing for the San Francisco 49ers, caught the first touchdown pass thrown by its rookie quarterback. The one-handed nab was also Bruer’s first NFL touchdown catch. So, of course, Bruer kept the ball. Since then, he has plenty of offers from collectors wanting to possess the first TD ball thrown by legendary NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana.

Alumnus Helping College Students Receive a Free Android Tablet through Federal ACP Program

Alumnus Helping College Students Receive a Free Android Tablet through Federal ACP Program

College students currently receiving scholarships, Pell Grants, or other sort of eligible financial assistance could receive a free Android tablet and five years of wi-fi service under a federal program. Cortez Hollis, alumnus and current Minnesota State Mankato graduate students is helping students receive their own tablet through his volunteer efforts with Outreach Program Services.

It’s the AAE for Me

It’s the AAE for Me

Dr. Danielle Scott will lead a conversation on anti-black linguistic racism. “It’s the AAE for ME: Resisting Anti-Blackness Linguistic Racism” event will be Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. in CSU 253/4/5. Students, staff, faculty, and administrators should attend. Light refreshments will be provided to participating guests.