The Free Press, Mankato, MN

Tue, May 13 2008

Brian Ojanpa | John Cross | Tim Krohn | Doug Wolter |

Columns

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Gomez’s zeal fun for fans young and old

We can argue about Carlos Gomez’s minuses ... but you can’t argue that he’s been as fun to watch as anyone in the Twins lineup lately.....more>>

Love it or Livan it: Evaluating Hernandez

Here we are, more than 50 innings into Livan Hernandez’s workload, and the man is 5-1 with a 3.83 ERA. Which raises the question: Is this legit, or is it a mirage?
Taking aim at toms on fishing opener

It is said that on the opening day of the Minnesota fishing season, a million anglers wet a line. This year, let’s make it 999,999.
Things I’ll miss (and not miss) about the NCC

The North Central Conference, the once-proud Division II conference will soon be a collection of memories, most of which are pretty good.
Mankato native eyes fastpitch history

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.
Former Mav Backes takes game to world stage
David Backes is in Canada for the International Ice Hockey Federation men’s world championships as a member of the United States national team.
In defense of Mauer’s offense

Joe Mauer isn’t the problem in the Twins lineup. He’s not even a problem. If the Twins had nine guys who hit like Joe Mauer, they’d be at the top of the AL runs scored stats, not at the bottom, because they’d make far fewer outs.
Can new MSU coach connect with fan base?

Maybe Todd Hoffner will be the one to energize the Minnesota State football fans. It’s been tried before, without much success.
Sportsmanship alive and well
Sometimes, things that happen during sporting competitions transcend the game itself.
Kalinski is king of long games

Brian Ojanpa

• Billboard flap speaks to a much deeper hurt
• Ashes to ashes, dust to... cardboard?
• So many toothpastes, so little time
• In Silicon Valley, the rich get itchier
• Torii can even have his own parking space

John Cross

• Taking aim at toms on fishing opener
• Tragic incident could have easily been avoided
• Turkey hunting perfect excuse to enjoy spring
• Couple of rotten anglers do a rotten thing
• Ice fishing winds down like it started

Tim Krohn

• Maybe we need a ‘Nudge’ to help environment
• 'Eyesore' inspectors have their work cut out
• Newspaper feedback often impassioned, sometimes downright insane
• Time is now for MSU, community to combat excessive drinking
• Nothing memorable ever happened to me inside in the dark

Doug Wolter

• Video games non-addictive, if you're well-rounded
• Optimists: Community service, cheerful touch
• Democrats get religion, or try
• Advanced education coming sooner for today’s children
• Bush as Lincoln or Washington — seriously

What is this?

Engagements

• Stolp-Weideman
• Moldstad-Lange
• Wright-Wise
• Desotelle-Bomier
• Zander-Mielke

Sports

• Scarlets baseball squad downs Packers
• West girls golfers beat Fairmont
• MSU baseball team lands NCAA berth
• MSU baseball team crushed in title game
• SCC softball looking strong

Editorials

• Our View: Reconciling versions of history
• Our View — Trip is not an example of misuse of alcohol
• Our View — Don’t buy GOP’s gas tax smear job
• Our View: To coin a phrase, live with it
• Our View: Mortgage bailout bears risk

Currents

• Now at Contessa: sushi
• Festival season coming
• Closeup: Symphony to present 'Brahms and the Gypsies'
• Some performers stay in character
• Entertainment Calendar: 5/8-5/14

Outdoors

• Low temps slow up fishing opener
• Taking aim at toms on fishing opener
• Minnesota Fishing Report: Updated May 10
• Le Center anglers take top honors at tourney
• Plenty of fishing hot spots in our area waters

Your View

• Your View: Rotary has long history of recognizing forensics
• Your View: Better veterans programs needed
• Minnesota on its birth day
• Your View: People should use proper verb tense
• Your View: Today is World Fair Trade Day

Family

• Community menus – 5/13 to 5/16
• Recall: Dune buggies, ejection danger
• Recalls: Children's storage bins
• Recalls: Nintendo lapel pins; beach chairs
• NEW: EPA orders stores to pull Miracle Gro

Multimedia

• PHOTO GALLERY: Mankato Magazine Faces and Places, May 2008
• PHOTO GALLERY: Central High School Rocketry Club
• PHOTO GALLERY: The March 29, 1998 tornado
• PHOTO GALLERY: Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton boys basketball at the state tournament
• PHOTO GALLERY: Maple River boys basketball in the state tournament

Web Extras

• Weird News: Ultimate fighting as child's play
• Weird News — Products not intended for everyone’s use
• Weird News — Cutting edge charity
• Weird News: One heck of a lawyer
• Weird News: They're armed and clumsy

Business

• Wall Street up on lower oil prices
• Wall Street quietly rises: gas at record
• Wall Street retreats on oil price
• Corn near record price: oil to blame
• Wall Street moves higher despite oil hike

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