The Free Press, Mankato, MN Local News

Highway 93 near Henderson reopened

2012-05-29T12:36:42-05:00

Highway 93 reopened.

Helicopter pilot hospitalized after crash near Delavan

2012-05-29T10:57:02-05:00

Pilot remains hospitalized after crash near Delavan Friday.

Storms prompt flood concerns

2012-05-28T19:30:24-05:00

Suffering in Silence, Part 3: Core services remain, but professionals are spread thin

2012-05-28T19:00:00-05:00

When Irvin Schaefer left the hospital, the first thing he did was sign up for day treatment. It’s a kind of step down from the hospital for people who aren’t ready to live on their own.

Highway 14 detour getting later start

2012-05-28T19:00:00-05:00

The upcoming detour of all Highway 14 traffic on the west side of North Mankato will be a bit of a doozy, but the good news is that it's starting later than anticipated.

New rules reality hits Hiniker Pond

2012-05-28T19:00:00-05:00

The new rules for Hiniker Pond met with some consternation over the weekend, but not everyone was unhappy.

(VIDEO) Memorial Day Observances in St. Peter and Mankato

2012-05-28T15:08:55-05:00

Memorial Day observances were held to honor America's war veterans throughout the area on Monday.

Minn. Weather Service warns of river, land floods

2012-05-27T23:54:00-05:00

The National Weather Service in Minnesota is warning that heavy rains could cause flash flooding in parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and flooding in some Minnesota rivers.

Suffering in Silence, Part 2: Denial, wishful thinking fuel stigma

2012-05-27T22:58:15-05:00

Psychologist: There is now more public acceptance of mental illness and people are more ready to accept help

Grave task holds great meaning

2012-05-27T22:53:58-05:00

Nita Aasen completes cemetery records, reinforces bonds