MANKATO — The interior of River Hills Mall may not be as vibrant as a decade or two ago, but new businesses continue to sprout on the perimeter of the Mankato shopping center.

Shoppers at River Hills Mall on Saturday fully understood that there is a less noisy, less icy, less hectic way to purchase Christmas presents. “Online, obviously, it’s the convenience of ...

According to city officials, River Hills Mall's owners, Alpha Lake, Ltd., have committed to investing $4 million to renovate the space and attract Academy, among other new tenants.

According to city officials, River Hills Mall's owners, Alpha Lake, Ltd., have committed to investing $4 million to renovate the space and attract Academy, among other new tenants.