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Fireworks display goes off well (July 05, 2009 12:03 am)
College prep: Discipline and goals (July 04, 2009 11:55 pm)
VINE to add thrift store (July 04, 2009 11:54 pm)
Body found in smoke-filled home (July 04, 2009 11:36 pm)
Riders dream of commuter rail (July 04, 2009 12:08 am)
Veteran tells of hero's death (July 03, 2009 11:52 pm)
Gustavus closer to installing turbines (July 03, 2009 11:44 pm)
Phone Book photo from Mankato woman (July 03, 2009 11:34 pm)
PHOTO GALLERY: Faces and Places (July 01, 2009 02:51 pm)
Chinese students come to Bethany (July 03, 2009 11:33 pm)

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The downside of development
By Lee Pomeroy, Mankato

I’m not going to lambaste the coal, oil and car industries, or industrialized farming. For decades they have supplied us with a steadily improving quality of life.

But it’s only been within the last few decades that we have begun to realize the hidden costs of industrialization and reliance on fossil fuels. One of these costs is the effect that burning carbon has brought to the ecosystem of our planet — a change that the overwhelming majority of scientists say is already causing significant impacts on its biological balance.
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• My View: The downside of development
• Your View: Walz is disloyal to his district

Brian Ojanpa | John Cross | Tim Krohn | Doug Wolter

Nothing beats old and reliable when it comes to camping gear
I hate it when the marketers fool me....more>>

• City’s sole milkman not cowed by it
• For now, Kahn has Wolves on right path

Jordan L. Kagermeier
Jordan L. Kagermeier, 39, of Mankato, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at his residence. ...more>>

• John D. Reid
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Favre rumors keeps fans abuzz
Whether or not Brett Favre signs with the Vikings is yet to be seen, but that hasn't stopped people from talking about it....more>>

• MoonDogs get back on track with win
• Former prep stars win Freedom Fun Run

Green Day frontman's wife remembers Mankato
Green Day wasn’t famous at the time. In Adrienne Nessler's own words, they were just another band she had seen a couple of times in the Cities....more>>

• Operation Green Day announcement
• For the love of the game

Bass Connection | Fishing report

Hot and humid beats the alternative
I gave up complaining about summer weather during a particularly nasty winter....more>>

• Outdoorsman's inventions a step up
• Sportsman club celebrates 60 years

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PHOTO GALLERY: Faces and Places
Faces and Places from the July, 2009 Mankato magazine...more>>

• PHOTO GALLERY: Camp Invention
• PHOTOS:A collection of vintage Chevrolets

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Benshoof — Mikkalson
An Aug. 1 wedding is planned....more>>

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