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Falling gas prices leads to more driving
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 2—MANKATO — When gas was more than $4 a gallon this summer, Theresa Calsbeek limited out-of-town trips to college visits for her son John. Otherwise, the family stayed home. "When it got ...
Mark Fischenich: Ask Us: Reader worries about spooky walk for MSU students
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 11 months agoMay 28—Q: Hi and thanks for this nice service!! I have noticed there aren't any streetlights on the section of Pohl Road south of Stadium Road. There is a nice sidewalk where we see young College ...
Colleges power area economy
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 3—Throughout her college career in Mankato, Olivia Lawrence has worked at Pub 500, one of an army of students who fill jobs and boost spending power that benefits area businesses. Pub 500 ...
Mankato's governor fishing opener to be governor-less
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 21—By Tim Krohn tkrohn@mankatofreepress.com The Governor's Fishing Opener to be held next month in the Mankato-Madison Lake area will have all the normal events — except for a governor.
Mankato East grad starts math tutoring program
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 18—MANKATO — When students were finally able to head back into the classroom after COVID-19 caused them to attend school online for a while, Masyn Rykhus noticed a severe learning gap among ...
UWS baseball leads wire-to-wire to advance in UMAC tournament
Superior Telegram, Wis. via Yahoo News· 12 months agoMay 12—MANKATO — Wisconsin-Superior waited out a rainy Friday, May 12, in Mankato and Minnesota Morris, 10-5 in an elimination game at the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference baseball tournament ...
New youth softball tourney among city grant winners
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 9—MANKATO — A new softball tournament for kids age 12 and younger is among the community events to win grants from the city of Mankato for 2023. Tentatively named "The Mankato Open," the ...
Mankato awards music, social services grants
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 28—MANKATO — Grants awarded by the Mankato City Council this year include a trio of first-time recipients, led by a community garden being added at a low-income housing complex. More than ...
Mankato-North Mankato a top spot for manufacturing jobs
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNov. 11—MANKATO — For years, growth in manufacturing jobs in the local area has fueled economic growth, job numbers and average wage increases. Now Mankato-North Mankato is recognized as one ...
Painted bunting spotted in Mankato
The Free Press, Mankato, Minn. via Yahoo News· 12 months agoMay 10—MANKATO — "He's not in Kansas, Toto" is likely what savvy and lucky birdwatchers said to their dogs while walking along Red Jacket Trail recently. That trail was one of the locations ...
