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Mankato is a short 1-hour drive south of the Twin Cities. Rich in arts and recreation, Mankato was ranked 7th on the list of top ten "Dream Towns" nationwide by bizjournals.com. Mankato has a contiguous population area of 46,173. There is a trade area population of more than 300,000. The Greater Mankato area supports green initiatives through city, county, and independent business initiatives that strive to reduce the carbon footprint and move the area to greater sustainability. In 2007-2008, over 15,000 trees were purchased and planted through the Million Tree Project.