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Morrow's design for MnDOT takes shape
Legislation demanding engineers at top clears House
Back in February, when Rep. Terry Morrow introduced a bill requiring that the commissioner or the deputy commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation be an engineer, neither was.
Less than 24 hours after the House passed Morrow’s bill, both the commissioner and the newly appointed deputy commissioner were engineers.
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MS Walk ambassador is in control
Her story is one of success, but it hasn't been easy for Marge Berg.
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Mankato Area School Board sets cut paramaters
A tentative budget reduction amount of just less than $1 million was set by the Mankato School Board.
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Another teen charged in bank drop robbery
A restaurant manager robbed while making an early morning bank drop Jan. 30 was the victim of an ambush, according to charges filed against a third teen.
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Point out the potholes on interactive map
The Free Press offers you an opportunity to contribute to improving your streets.
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BackPack program to feed hungry kids
In Mankato, kids who need something a little extra will get it, discreetly.
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Health bill grievances heard in Walz office
A group of citizens with grievances regarding the health care reform bill aired them in Rep. Tim Walz's Mankato office.
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SMIF preparing another round of BookStart grants
Through a partnership with Capstone Publishers, the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation has provided more than 30,000 books to educational agencies throughout the region.
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East students find new way to connect with community
Five Mankato East students are creating a non-profit organization to create positive impressions.
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