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Mankato, Minnesota is a rapidly growing town with a population in 2004 of over 34,000, putting it among the top twenty-five largest within Minnesota. Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and whose motto encourages all to "Explore Minnesota," has a total estimated population of over 4,900,000. Regional resources include Minneapolis and St. Paul that are acccessible from Mankato. According to the US Census, Mankato has a highly educated population with over 85% having graduated from high school and over 30% being college graduates. Mankato residents are proud of their local and regional schools and colleges. High schools include the Central High School, Grace Christian School, Immanuel Lutheran School, Loyola High School, Mankato West Senior High School, Mankato East Senior High School, and Riverbend Academy Charter School. The Augsburg College, Bethany Lutheran College, Brown Institute, Gustavus Adolphus College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minnesota State University - Mankato, Normandale Community College, Rasmussen College - Mankato, South Central Technical College - Mankato, and Saint Olaf College are among the local and nearby colleges. The The Free Press, Camden News, The Business Journal, Star Tribune, The Community Reporter, Pioneer Press and St Paul Legal Ledger will provide you with information on news and events concerning Mankato, such as Mankato Hotels, Msu Mankato, Mankato Homes, Mankato Harley Davidson and Mankato Minnesota. You can also join the residents of Mankato in following the games of the Bethany Lutheran College Vikings, Minnesota State University-Mankato Mavericks, Augsburg College Auggies, North Central Bible College Flames, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Bethel College Royals, College of St. Catherine Wildcats, Concordia University Golden Bears, Hamline University Pipers, Macalester College Scots, Northwestern College Eagles, University of St. Thomas Tommies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The young population of Mankato has access to several hospitals in the region. These include Immanuel - St. Josephs - Mayo Health System, Southern St Operated Services Network, St. Peter Community Hospital, and Minnesota Valley Memorial Hospital. Mankato residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Mankato area among Real Estate Mankato MN, Mankato, Mankato Minnesota Real Estate, Mankato Real Estate and Mankato Minn. Based on census information, the 2000 median household income in Mankato was over $33,000. This is slightly lower than the national average income, but Mankato year 2000 housing costs were lower than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Mankato being under $97,000. The top sectors for employment in Mankato, Minnesota are Educational, health and social services, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services. VirtualMankato.com is a new site for information on Mankato, Minnesota that will be continuously improved during the coming years, including Mankato Restaurants, Mankato Kansas, Minnesota State University Mankato, Apartments in Mankato Minnesota and Restaurants in Mankato Minnesota.