http://www.mankato-freepress.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_323143523.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_323143523.html A well-known playwright, author and, above all, storyteller, Kevin Kling weaves autobiographical stories with the everyday life experiences of his friends and family to produce tales that are as heartwarming as they are humorous. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_322172438.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_322172438.html The School of Art in Mankato is hosting its first fashion show at the Verizon Wireless Center, called “Art Fashioned for the Runway.” Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_322133756.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_322133756.html A longtime Mankato country band is coming to an end this weekend after more than 15 years. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_322133640.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_322133640.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:15:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_319225548.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_319225548.html From the outside, this North Riverfront Drive shop looks part urban and part country home. Inside, is Sticks and Stones owner Sonja Swenson calls “fun finds in fashion, beads and gifts.” Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:08:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_319230952.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_319230952.html Art is something that didn’t evolve for Cam Johnson until adulthood. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:23:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_316192317.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_316192317.html Minnesota State University to tackle "Christopher Sly." Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_316001122.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_316001122.html When the "Project Runway” winner is announced Thursday, there will likely be little surprise, only disappointment. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_191012419.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_191012419.html We worked for weeks on Campaign Green Day to try and get through to the band and somehow convince them that playing a show in Mankato would be an awesome thing to do.But I think we need to face the very real possibility that they’ll never set foot on Mankato soil again.
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:55:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_315125145.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_315125145.html MANKATO — The great bands just keep coming to the What’s Up Lounge. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:49:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_315124917.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_315124917.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:46:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_314004804.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_314004804.html Brainwave is a staff of area high school students whogenerate essay topics for kindergarten through 12th-grade students. Students may respond with an essay and an illustration, and the Brainwave staff compiles them forpublication. The results are published in Currents monthly. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:37:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_312224820.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_312224820.html This story is featured in the November Minnesota Valley Business magazine. To subscribe, call Free Press reader services at 625-4451. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_309105037.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_309105037.html Paul Hustoles of Minnesota State University Theatre and Dance decided years ago to remedy an interesting situation with the classic "A Christmas Carol." Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:44:00 +0000 http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_309004417.html http://www.mankato-freepress.com/features/local_story_309004417.html Jack Ingram willperform music from his most recent album Saturday at the Verizon Wireless Center on Gary Allan’s “Get Off on the Pain” tour.