The Free Press, Mankato, MN

Wed, May 14 2008

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Editorials

Free Press commentary on today's important issues.

Our View: Individuals make a difference

Individual actions in energy use and neighborhood improvements matter.....more>>

Our View: Reconciling versions of history
It's worth remembering that to native Americans. the 150th anniversary of Minnesota's statehood is not cause for celebration.
Our View — Trip is not an example of misuse of alcohol
A longtime student trip to Spain is being criticized by local law enforcement for allowing participants to drink in the presence of a chaperone.
Our View — Don’t buy GOP’s gas tax smear job
Minnesota Republicans intend to attack Democrats over the
transportation bill.
Our View: To coin a phrase, live with it
Changing the metals in our coins is a consititutional issue, and it's Congress's job, not the executive branch's.
Our View: Mortgage bailout bears risk
There are risks to the housing releif bill moving through Congress — but a risky something is likely better than doing nothing.
Our View: Rigorous journalism still needed
Now matter how we get the news in the future, there will still be a need for in-depth reporting and journalism that does more than confirm already-held beliefs.
Our View — You can’t eat ethanol
Production of biofuels like ethanol is being blamed for high food prices.
Our View — Gas tax holiday a bad idea all around
Two presidential candidates support temporary suspension of the federal gas tax.
Our View: Spring Lake now better than ever
North Mankato's six-year dredging project in Spring Lake has paid off.
Our View: Washington can serve the people
The Fed's new credit card rules and a new student loan measure are good for the general public.
Our View — ISJ works to improve workplace
Thumbs up: To Immanuel St. Joseph’s — Mayo Health System for being one of five companies in the state to receive a workplace award from The Minnesota Psychological Association.
Our View: Wright gets too much attention
Jeremiah Wright ought not be an issue in this election, but he is. It tells us not only that the media are easily distracted, but that the consumers they serve want such distractions.
Our View: Election integrity is crucial
The Supreme Court rightly upheld an Indiana law requiring voters to present a photo ID.
Our View — Afghanistan security in question
Afghanistan’s president was nearly assassinated Sunday amid growing insecurity.

Roll Call Votes

Your View

• Your View: Abusive techniques mar this nation's standing
• Your View: Pork purchasing plan robs the many to help the few
• Your View: Blue Earth County is overspending
• Your View: Rotary has long history of recognizing forensics
• Your View: Better veterans programs needed

What is this?

Engagements

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

Sports

• Scarlets rally, escape Cougars
• Former Gustie standout lands at Bowdoin
• Bowdoin, Gusties eliminated in NCAA quarterfinals
• Scarlets baseball squad downs Packers
• West girls golfers beat Fairmont

Editorials

• Our View: Individuals make a difference
• 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

Currents

• Making music: University Entertainment
• Entertainment Calendar: 5/15-5/21
• Closeup: Mankato Ballet to present student showcase
• Now at Contessa: sushi
• Festival season coming

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

Family

• Recalls: air pistols accidentally firing
• Recall: Baby bottle warmers: burn hazard
• Recall: Gas grills pose burn danger
• Community menus – 5/13 to 5/16
• Recall: Dune buggies, ejection danger

Multimedia

• PHOTO GALLERY: China earthquake
• 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

Web Extras

• Weird News: Building healthier bacon
• 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

Business

• Wall Street chugs higher
• Wall Street ambivalent on retail news
• Wall Street up on lower oil prices
• Wall Street quietly rises: gas at record
• Wall Street retreats on oil price

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