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North Mankato is a city in Nicollet County in south-central Minnesota with a population of approximately 14,000, located directly across the Minnesota River from Mankato. The two cities function as a single interconnected metro area of roughly 65,000 people and are often referred to collectively as the Greater Mankato region. North Mankato is home to the North Mankato campus of South Central College and is well-connected to Mankato's larger retail, dining, and educational infrastructure, including Minnesota State University Mankato. The community has a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors along Highway 14 and Belgrade Avenue, and access to recreational amenities along the Minnesota River.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
No, they are separate cities in different counties, but they share a border along the Minnesota River and function as one metro area. Most students at SCC rent in either city depending on price, transit access, and personal preference.
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