Hi, folks. I was checking out the website and noticed Ed has neglected to even mention why he’s blogging about Mantorville Square in Mantorville, MN. In May Ed and I, my sister Jan and her husband Dave Brooks, my brother Paul Larsen of Wasioja, and Ron Ruport of Mantorville purchased the former Mantorville Antique Mall. Renamed Mantorville Square, we still primarily carry antiques and collectibles. We currently have about 25 vendors. In addition, we have added a line of gifts and home and garden decor, including Milkhouse soy and beeswax candles, Legacy greeting cards, Park textiles, country, “retro,” “up north,” and western items. “Tis the season,” and of course we have Santas and other Christmas items. If you’re tired of crowded malls and parking lots and want a unique shopping experience, consider a drive to Mantorville before Christmas. Barb