The Free Press, Mankato, MN

Sun, May 18 2008

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Editorials

Free Press commentary on today's important issues.

Our View: Health care reform crippled

The health care bill deserved its veto — but the problems it addressed aren't going away.....more>>

Our View: Closed doors hurts political process
Thumbs down: To efforts to keep media out of endorsing conventions. If political parties want to be taken seriously and care about accurate reporting of what goes on at their gatherings, then they need to allow access to their events.
Our View: It should be clear who's levying tax
The traditional line in Minnesota — sales tax is levied by the state, property taxes by local units — is becoming blurred.
Our View: Encourage, but don't force, respect for Pledge
A Minnesota school district went too far when it required students to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance.
Our View: Individuals make a difference
Individual actions in energy use and neighborhood improvements matter.
Our View: Reconciling versions of history
It's worth remembering that to native Americans. the 150th anniversary of Minnesota's statehood is not cause for celebration.
Our View — Trip is not an example of misuse of alcohol
A longtime student trip to Spain is being criticized by local law enforcement for allowing participants to drink in the presence of a chaperone.
Our View — Don’t buy GOP’s gas tax smear job
Minnesota Republicans intend to attack Democrats over the
transportation bill.
Our View: To coin a phrase, live with it
Changing the metals in our coins is a consititutional issue, and it's Congress's job, not the executive branch's.
Our View: Mortgage bailout bears risk
There are risks to the housing releif bill moving through Congress — but a risky something is likely better than doing nothing.
Our View: Rigorous journalism still needed
Now matter how we get the news in the future, there will still be a need for in-depth reporting and journalism that does more than confirm already-held beliefs.
Our View — You can’t eat ethanol
Production of biofuels like ethanol is being blamed for high food prices.
Our View — Gas tax holiday a bad idea all around
Two presidential candidates support temporary suspension of the federal gas tax.
Our View: Spring Lake now better than ever
North Mankato's six-year dredging project in Spring Lake has paid off.
Our View: Washington can serve the people
The Fed's new credit card rules and a new student loan measure are good for the general public.

Roll Call Votes

Your View

• Your View: Shameless Legislature tried to slap on seatbelt law
• Your View: It will take community effort to make Mankato 'green'
• My View: Minor alcohol consumption never OK, even when legal
• Your View: Nelson-Pallmeyer has admirable qualities
• Your View: City needs better fire protection

What is this?

Engagements

• Jewison-Schuft
• Muske-Bobholz
• Rivera-Back
• Rueda-Will
• Kruger-Herman

Sports

• New Ulm wins East baseball tournament
• Perfect conditions for United Way Bike Ride
• Mavericks baseball team’s season ends
• White’s run comes to end at D-III tournament
• Loyola takes down St. Peter in baseball

Editorials

• Our View: Health care reform crippled
• Our View: Closed doors hurts political process
• Our View: It should be clear who's levying tax
• Our View: Encourage, but don't force, respect for Pledge
• Our View: Individuals make a difference

Currents

• Making music: University Entertainment
• Entertainment Calendar: 5/15-5/21
• Who’s who among scholars
• Academic Excellence winners
• Academic Excellence essays

Outdoors

• When it comes to bass, the South has nothing on us
• Bass Connection: Getting into bed with spawning bass
• Minnesota Fishing Report: Updated May 17
• Taking aim at toms on fishing opener
• Low temps slow up fishing opener

Your View

Family

• Recall: Children's hooded jackets; monoxide alarms
• Recalls: air pistols accidentally firing
• Recall: Baby bottle warmers: burn hazard
• Recall: Gas grills pose burn danger
• Community menus – 5/13 to 5/16

Multimedia

• PHOTO GALLERY: New Ulm's Capital for a Day
• PHOTO GALLERY: China earthquake
• PHOTO GALLERY: Mankato Magazine Faces and Places, May 2008
• PHOTO GALLERY: Central High School Rocketry Club
• PHOTO GALLERY: The March 29, 1998 tornado

Web Extras

• Weird News: Important issues of parenting
• Weird News: Transplanting more than organs
• Weird News: Jelly beans you may not want to taste
• Weird News: Building healthier bacon
• Weird News: Ultimate fighting as child's play

Business

• State jobs decline by 10,100 in April
• Wall Street chugs higher
• Wall Street ambivalent on retail news
• Wall Street up on lower oil prices
• Wall Street quietly rises: gas at record

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