The Free Press, Mankato, MN

Kasota shooting evidence explained
More than fur a-flyin' during mishap
Study: Mankato youth support eroding
A research study released Tuesday on the social and emotional health of Mankato youth suggests the infrastructure that once earned national accolades is eroding.
Probation veteran to step aside
Much has changed about probation in the 35 years that Gerald Haley has spent trying to straighten out lives.
County incentives brings retirements
The Blue Earth County board on Tuesday accepted 10 resignations, the apparent result of new retirement incentives intended to cut expenses.
A recycled ride for a needful Wasecan
Joshua Johnson has a resh pair of wheels, thanks to Recycled Rides.
Mankato: City merger would save $2.2 million
A combined Mankato and North Mankato would save at least $2.2 million, according to a budget analysis released Monday that renews a perennial discussion of a merger that has long been opposed by North Mankato’s government.
Economy putting financial crunch on cemeteries
Going to the Great Beyond on a budget is affecting the maintenance funds of cemetery associations and the bottom lines of funeral homes.
Free books on way to Africa
More than 27,000 free books began wending their way to Africa Monday, courtesy of a local publishing company.
Fundraising event adds tree delivery
Another option for getting that Christmas tree home is being provided by the Miracle League of North Mankato during the Holiday By the River event Friday.
Crossings safer, saner in St. Peter
Thanks to new crossing-signal technology and distance mitigations, hoofing it across Highway 169/Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter has become a civilized stroll instead of a frenzied quick-step.
Today's services (11/24/2009)
Latest DNR hunting/fishing report

Investigators check baiting, shining violations.
Squad car, vehicle collide
Y’s Club has sold a lot of trees
The local charitable Christmas tree lot, which provides scholarships for YMCA camps and programs for low-income kids, has reached the point where none of the original volunteers are still with the program.
Twins' Mauer picked AL MVP

Mauer set career bests with 28 homers and 96 RBIs, had more walks (76) than strikeouts (63) and batted .378
Virtual world at the fingertips
Armed with a laptop, digital camera and a little grant money, St. Peter School District teacher Darin Doherty is on a mission to create a virtual experience where students can access the St. Peter Treaty Site History Center
Several companies rehiring after months of cuts
The good news about Minnesota unemployment is that the bad news may be ebbing, albeit in fits and starts.
Mankato to discuss merging with N. Mankato
Would a merger of Mankato and North Mankato save money? The city of Mankato is studying whether a larger city could take advantage of economies of scale that each individual city couldn’t.

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