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Greater Mankato is connected via interstate, air, bus
and rail
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A regional airport, bus, rail, and distribution services
effectively connect Greater Mankato's business and industry
with regional, national, and international partners. Progressive
planning and investment are creating the momentum for
continuous expansion.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The Greater Mankato area is wired for the future. No matter
how sophisticated your needs, state-of-the-art facilities
and providers are in place to meet the needs of modern
business communications. Our community offers a choice
of providers for services such as wireless communications,
broadband, high speed Internet access, website design
and hosting, e-commerce, computer networking and support.
UTILITIES
Xcel Energy
P.O.Box 1090
Mankato, MN 56002-1090
800-722-99360
BENCO Electric Cooperative
P.O. Box 8
Mankato, MN 56002-0008
507-387-7963
CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco
2400 N. Riverfront Dr.
Mankato, MN 56001
507-387-1111
Water available to the Cities of Mankato and North Mankato
comes from wells, with a storage capacity of nearly 14,000,000
gallons. The City of Mankato completed construction of
a one million-gallon water tower in 2000 to effectively
service the expanding and regionally significant hilltop
area.
Municipal wastewater treatment for both cities is done
by the City of Mankato. The plant completed a $24.5 million
upgrade/expansion in 2000.
HIGHWAYS
The Greater Mankato area has an excellent transportation
network - located less than one hour from the Iowa/Minnesota
border and 65 miles southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Two U.S. highways and two state highways intersect in
Mankato·North Mankato. Interstate highways 35 and
90 are accessible in less than one hour.
AIR SERVICE
The Mankato Regional Airport provides a hub for emergency
medical supplies, agricultural materials, high technology
equipment, and packages and letters. One of the busiest
municipal airports in the state with over 110,000 take-offs
and landing annually, it also serves private corporations,
sports teams, national entertainers, and government officials.
Nearly $6 million in improvements were completed in 1997.
Air time to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
is 20 minutes.
BUS SERVICE
Coach, charter, and land-to-air bus services to the Minneapolis/St.
Paul airport are available. Mankato Area Bus Service provides
city bus service and mobility bus service.
RAIL SERVICE
The Union Pacific and DM&E provide rail transportation,
with major routes to the Twin Cities, Chicago, and other
destinations throughout the nation.
INTERSTATE TRUCKING
Over 30 trucking companies serve the area, capable of
handling all types of freight.
EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE
Small package delivery, including overnight air carrier
service, is readily available in Greater Mankato. The
City of North Mankato houses a regional distribution center
of UPS and a modern Federal Express facility. |
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