The city of Kasota is in Kasota Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota. Kasota is roughly halfway between Mankato and St. Peter, on the eastern side of the Minnesota River, the center of the city being about two miles north of the Kasota Prairie, a designated Scientific and Natural Area. The chief routes through the city is Minnesota Highway 22, while US Highway 169 is nearby, on the western side of the Minnesota River. The city of St. Peter is just north of Kasota, while other nearby communities include Cleveland, Marysburg, Nicollet, North Star, Oshawa, and Traverse. The community was platted in 1855. An important industry throughout much of the city's history was the Babcock Company, a limestone company that operated from the 1880s to the 1980s, when the company filed for bankruptcy and was acquired by the Vetter Stone Company, which expanded the business, but moved its plant to a place just outside of Mankato. Stone mined from the Kasota quarry was the primary stone used in the construction of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. A door manufacturing company now occupies the former Babcock plant, while the Kasota quarry is in the hands of Unimin Corporation, which is mining silica sand there for fracking. The city's population has had some ups and downs, but has been relatively stable since 1890.
 
 
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Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery
The Kasota, Minnesota winery offers a variety of red and white wines, dessert and specialty wines, sparkling wines, and other products. The location and tasting hours of the winery are presented, with a list of places where its wines may be purchased. Other resources include membership information, a newsletter, and a calendar of events.
https://www.chankaskawines.com/
Situated two miles from Saint Peter, Kasota was the first village established in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. The official municipal web site features a profile of the community, council agendas and minutes, city ordinances, a schedule of events, and administrative contacts. Also included is a guide to city businesses and services.
http://www.kasotamn.govoffice2.com/
This interesting venue in Kasota, Minnesota gives people the opportunity to drive a tank, including a Sherman tank, a FV433 Abbott SPG, a FV432 APC, and a Russian T-55 MBT, including options for driving a tank over a car, over two cars, or through a house, as well as firing a variety of machine guns. It armory of vehicles is highlighted, and packages may be purchased through the site.
http://www.driveatank.com/
Headquartered in Kasota, Minnesota, KSF carries an assortment of natural stone suitable for residential and commercial applications, offering limestones, granites, and marbles. Its stones are highlighted, including project photos and descriptions, as well as product information that includes product sheets, brochures, and stone test results.
http://www.kasotasf.com/
The Bowtech dealership in Kasota, Minnesota offers archery equipment and supplies, fletching, signs, components and other products, by a variety of manufacturers, including an ice house. Also featured are archery ranges, which hosts competitive archery ranges, which are highlighted here, along with directions, contacts, and a calendar of events.
http://oakridgearchery.net/
The Polaris dealership in Kasota has been in business for more than fifty years, making it the first in Minnesota and the sixth oldest in the United States. New models are highlighted, and its inventory of new and pre-owned stock may be viewed online, along with clearance items, directions, and hours of operation.
http://www.vettersales.com/