Hi Santa! Am I crazy or did I see you inside the River Hills Mall in Mankato just a little while ago? The reason I'm so sure is because of how all the children seemed to react to you.

Merry Christmas!
Dave, Mankato Minnesota


Hello Dave, 

  Indeed it was me.  The children here are very bright, one even asked about the sleigh on the roof!  I'll never figure out how he knew about that.

  I love Minnesota this time of year. I plan on staying a while.  I spent most of the summer in Arizona so I can better appreciate the good people there.  Takes a hearty individual to live with 122 degree temperatures for weeks at a time. 

  I will be teaming up with the US Marines to benefit Toys for Tots soon.  Some of my best elves are Marines!  Watch for us around Minnesota this season.

  Got to go now.
  All my love!
  Santa