http://www.mankatofreepress.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:15:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_186011514.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_186011514.html Whether or not Brett Favre signs with the Vikings is yet to be seen, but that hasn't stopped people from talking about it. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:12:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_186011211.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_186011211.html The Mankato MoonDogs overcame an early deficit to down the La Crosse Loggers Saturday at Franklin Rogers Park. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_186012135.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_186012135.html In its 10th year, the annual Freedom Fun Run in St. Peter drew a competive field of runners. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:50:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_185015151.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_185015151.html Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_185010345.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_185010345.html The MoonDogs, who set a franchise record by winning 23 games in the first half of the season, began the second half by dropping a 5-3 decision to La Crosse in a Northwoods League baseball game Friday at Franklin Rogers Park.
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:50:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_185005818.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_185005818.html They were experienced, they were talented, they were nervous. And when they stepped off the plane from Las Vegas on June 1, they were champions.
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_184003854.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_184003854.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_184003643.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_184003643.html Former Twin Tony Oliva stopped by Franklin Rogers Park Thursday to sign autographs. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:35:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_184003432.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_184003432.html Mankato Post 11 National jumped out to a big lead early and rolled past Mankato Post 11 American. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:47:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_183004650.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_183004650.html Mankato Post 11 American had a chance to knock off New Ulm Gold, but costly errors led to a big inning for New Ulm. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:44:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_183004430.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_183004430.html Taylor Black had the hot bat, and James Wise pitched the MoonDogs second complete game as Mankato thumped Brainerd. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:25:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_182010707.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_182010707.html Winthrop ace Ben Melius used a mix of pitches to keep the Mankato Cubs off balance Tuesday in an amateur baseball game. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_182010421.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_182010421.html Bennett Whitmore kept Eau Claire in check and the MoonDogs rolled to victory. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:01:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_182010306.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_182010306.html Former Maverick hockey standout David Backes will get the chance to show his skills on the world stage. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:14:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_181011659.html http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sports/local_story_181011659.html The Mankato MoonDogs clinched the first-half North Division title of the Northwoods League Monday with a 6-3 summer collegiate baseball victory over the Eau Claire Express.