The Free Press, Mankato, MN--Jim Rueda http://www.mankato-freepress.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_136161049.html Innovative Loyola fundraiser a success http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_136161049.html Brothers Nate and Zach Hermer came up with the idea on the spur of the moment and, in retrospect, it turned out to be a pretty good one. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:30:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_129002848.html Mankato native eyes fastpitch history http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_129002848.html On SaturdayMankato native Erin Goettlicher will etch her name into women’s fastpitch history when she leads her Glory team in a game against Team USA. Thu, 01 May 2008 01:44:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_122014346.html Sportsmanship alive and well http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_122014346.html Sometimes, things that happen during sporting competitions transcend the game itself. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:54:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_115015403.html Allen trade good for Vikes, not draft day http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_115015403.html Trading for defensive end Jared Allen has changed the Vikings approach to Saturday's draft. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:04:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_108010348.html Gustie grad honing skills on pro tennis circuit http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_108010348.html “I guess that means I got traded for Anna Kournikova,” Eric Butorac said laughing. “I don’t know if that says more about how far I’ve come or how far she’s fallen. ..." Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:47:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_101014543.html Vikings could target pass rusher, tight end — and perhaps a QB — early in draft http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_101014543.html The draft, at least as it pertains to the Minnesota Vikings, is pretty wide open this year. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:23:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_094012255.html Don't expect too much from 2008 Twins http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_094012255.html While there is potential on the active roster there’s not much I-can-contribute-consistently-right-now in the lineup. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:13:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_073001116.html MSU teams poised for postseason runs http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_073001116.html The Minnesota State University athletic teams have enjoyed their share of success in recent years but, collectively, this winter’s programs may be the most successful in school history. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:11:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_066011320.html Former Cougars still fond of experience at state http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_066011320.html If former Mankato East/Loyola player Derek Hager could give this year’s Mankato West boys hockey team a piece of advice this week, it would be pretty straight forward: “Soak it all in.” Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:21:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_059011631.html From Saint to Gopher: Bosshart living dream http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_059011631.html Part of the American Dream says that anybody can grow up to do anything if they really put their mind to it. St. James senior Lyndie Bosshart is living proof that dreams really do come true. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:14:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_052011310.html Drugs not Major League Baseball’s biggest problem http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_052011310.html Major League Baseball’s spring training began in earnest this week with the cloud of steroid use hanging over its head. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:24:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_045012314.html Late-bloomer Palmer looks for wrestling national title http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_045012314.html Former Mankato West wrestler making strong run at D-III national championship. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:06:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_038003221.html Let the winter sports postseason begin http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_038003221.html The winter high school sports season officially starts winding down today with the start section tournaments in girls hockey. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:15:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_031011231.html Don’t turn out the lights on Super Bowl just yet http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_031011231.html Just because the big matchup didn't happen, don't count out the Giants-Patriots contest as a premier Super Bowl game. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:25:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_024002204.html Brothers bowl perfect games in same week http://www.mankato-freepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_024002204.html The Jaeger brothers of Mankato bowled perfect games in within five days of each other.