Mankato Free Press Editor's Blog

Mankato Free Press Editor's Blog

News review and comment: guns, Keystone pipeline, filibuster

Obama's visit to Minneapolis puts unusual focus on gun proposals; FP edit board to favor approval of Keystone pipeline: Asking politicians to talk more could be dangerous.

February 5, 2013
Incredible story of criminals acquiring guns
Star Tribune story shows convicted murderer, committed as mentally ill and dangerous secured an arsenal of weapons legally

January 21, 2013
Once it's on the Internet, it's tough to remove
Regrets are tough when it comes to news on the Internet

January 18, 2013
How safe do we feel? Concealed carry permits may give a clue
A review of concealed carry permits by county in Minnesota offers some insights into how many people think they need to be ready for a gun battle.

January 10, 2013
Fiscal cliff thoughts: a new governing coalition? Let's hope so
One of the easiest and most difficult issues got solved in the most difficult political environment

January 2, 2013 1 Photo
School shootings and what to do about gun violence
Will the lessons of Newtown help us to prevent a repeat? Guns restrictions, mental health and arming teachers are on the agenda

December 26, 2012
Good case that farm bill would add to deficit

Ron Nixon writing in The New York Times, argues, with a tax group, that proposed farm bill would add to, not cut, deficit. Officials says CBO numbers best

December 13, 2012
The Fed moves to enhance your economic well-being

This unelected Federal Reserve is taking a historic new direction that affects everyone's economy. Fed says interest rates will be low for a while. Time to check out refinancing or maybe a new boat.

December 12, 2012
How will Supreme Court rule on gay marriage challenges?

News: Supreme Court decides to hear challenges to two laws banning gay marriage

December 7, 2012
Shooting intruders, busting filibuster, closer fiscal cliff

Facebook users go heavily for shooting intruders in Little Falls case; Filibuster opponents forgetting history; fiscal cliff seems closer; On the wrong side of Palestinian vote at U.N.

November 30, 2012