Nearest commercial airport: Minneapolis - St. Paul International (MSP) Drive time to Kasota from MSP is approximately one and a half hours. http://www.mspairport.com/
Nearest small plane airport: Mankato Regional Airport
http://www.mankato-mn.gov/Airport/Default.aspx
There are numorous choices of lodging including:
Mankato City Center & Hilton Garden Inn - downtown Mankato, within walking distance of eating and drinking establishments.
Holiday Inn Express, Country Inn & Suites by Carlson (TGIF's adjacent)
Mankato offers many familiar dining spots such as Red Lobster, Applebee's, Famous Dave’s BBQ, Olive Garden, Culvers & McDonalds - lots of variety!