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Mankato police, firefighters gearing up
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (320+ words) The River Valley Tactical Response Team, shown while staging in reaction to a 2024 shooting in Mankato, will be receiving updated protective equipment " part of $224, 000 in Public Safety Aid spending recently approved by the City Council. MANKATO " Police and firefighters in…...
Mankato half-way through $2 M public safety aid
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (485+ words) Mankato Free Press Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anth" Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plung" Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that New Y" The $60, 000 cost of purchasing a used Mobile Command Center, shown here when it was still…...
Area towns gear up for Fourth celebrations
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (840+ words) The St. Peter 55th annual annual Fourth of July parade will feature 98 units this year and is expected to draw as many as 10, 000 people. For a small town, Cambria puts on a big Fourth celebration, including fireworks. The little town of…...
Slowly but surely, city ash trees will come down
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (532+ words) A worker from Carr's Tree Service takes down an ash tree on Baker Street in Mankato. Ash trees continue to fall victim to the emerald ash borer. The city of Mankato says it removes roughly 250 ash trees per year. MANKATO…...
How "The Future State" impacts MSU women"s soccer
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (414+ words) Minnesota State junior Mila Rustin (right, pointing at you) celebrates with junior Allie Hartig after a Mavericks goal against Harding Nov. 21, 2025 at The Pitch in Mankato. Rustin earned an assist on what became the game-winning goal in a 2-0 NCAA Tournament…...
Photos show aftermath of large-scale Russian attack overnight in Kyiv
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (116+ words) A woman looks at an apartment building burning after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Smoke rises over the city center after a Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a…...
North Mankato releases 2025 drinking water report, meets all standards
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (603+ words) Water Supt. Rudy Kleist has worked in the city's water department for 20 years and stands inside the North Mankato Water Plant. The city's water met standards in 2025 according to a recently released report. The plant is at 1885 Howard Drive, next…...
Algeria coach will go up against his former team Switzerland in the World Cup knockout round
14+ hour, 1+ min ago (485+ words) Soccer fans leave BC Place as Switzerland fans celebrate a win over Canada during a World Cup in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada…...
Bremer named DII Honda athlete of the year
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (215+ words) Mankato Free Press Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anth" Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plung" Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that New Y" Events at MSU this week include a Jazz Mavericks concert, a winter choral concert and…...
Ozzie Albies powers the Braves past the Cardinals 5-1 as L'pez and the bullpen allow 2 hits | Sports | mankatofreepress. com
11+ hour, 16+ min ago (456+ words) Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) scores a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Reynaldo L'pez (40) throws out the first pitch of the game during…...