http://www.mankatofreepress.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:57:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_185195840.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_185195840.html The Highway 169 project in downtown St. Peter will be the first in the state to use federal stimulus money. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:01:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_184170909.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_184170909.html Two Waseca cemeteries have removed flagpoles because of repeated car crashes. The worst part: Only two offenders have offered to pay for the damage. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:50:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_183175305.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_183175305.html The state Supreme Court ruling that upheld Al Franken's victory in the U.S. Senate race held that the election and recount were conducted fairly. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:41:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_182164305.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_182164305.html Minnesota's state legislators are required to reveal little of their finances, making it relatively easy to have hidden conflicts of interest. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:29:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_181173146.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_181173146.html The younger generation differs markedly from its elders on such issues as gay marriage and religion. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:26:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_181002712.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_181002712.html The Corn Plus ethanol plant is in line to get $1 million from the revenue collected from the recently passed Legacy Act to pipe in treated wastewater from nearby Winnebago. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:46:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_179234704.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_179234704.html The membership of a new Kiwanis Club consists of assisted-living facility residents. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:43:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_178234409.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_178234409.html Mankato area cities are considering a joint economic development consortium. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:17:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_177161902.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_177161902.html Summer camp is a help to children with parents in the military. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:31:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_176203424.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_176203424.html Some mechanical characters in the new "Transformers" movie are uncomfortably reminiscent of racial stereotypes. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:59:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_175185117.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_175185117.html There appears to be an unwarranted calm about the state budget crisis. Although Gov. Tim Pawlenty plans to erase this year’s deficit by cutting spending through the unallotment process, there will still be a large deficit of $5 billion to $7 billion by June 30, 2013. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_175001151.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_175001151.html War spending bill contained provisions for buying cars. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:06:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_173160834.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_173160834.html Don't spend it, save it — it's an economic prescription long mislaid in this country. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:17:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_172201838.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_172201838.html It's summertime, but that's no reason for kids to lose what they gained during the school year. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:39:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_172004651.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_172004651.html Advertisements touting alternative medicines make claims that are difficult for most consumers to verify. Some are saying it’s time for homeopathic remedies to be regulated.