The Business of a Summer Ballgame
What if the MoonDogs aren’t really in the baseball business? Shane Bowyer explores how sports tourism, entertainment, and local spending create an economic ripple effect that reaches far beyond the final score.
The People Between the Projects
Shane Bowyer looks beyond the buildings, plans, and public projects to focus on the people and relationships that have shaped the Mankato area’s growth. From Fred Lutz to today’s community leaders, the column explores why connection remains one of the region’s greatest strengths.