FreepCast

FreepCast, Episode 43 — Good news for Good Counsel

There's another proposal for what to do with the scenic, storied and unique part of Mankato known as Good Counsel, and this one so far hasn't seen the resistance we saw with the last one.
Also discussed: The lack of a town hall meeting from First District Rep. Brad Finstad.

FreepCast, episode 42 — Murder was the case

On this episode of FreepCast, Joe Spear and Robb Murray discuss the murder that took place at the Madison Avenue Kwik Trip.
Also discussed: Madelia and Mankato East High School basketball.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 41 - WWII vet, gravel pit no-go, hoops

On this episode Joe Spear and Robb Murray discuss WWII vet Dennis Boldt's amazing life and career, the public outcry that killed (at least for now) a proposed gravel pit south of town and the remarkable run of the state-tourney-bound Mankato East boys basketball team.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 40 — A Fuzzy Farewell, hockey update and a blizzard!

On this episode, Joe and Robb discuss Justin Fasnacht and the end of his FuzzTalkRadio show, the latest hockey news, the blizzard that kinda sorta crippled The Free Press and more. 

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 39 — Hockey, LGBT, fentanyl case

Hockey highlights, a fentanyl-related case/appeals court ruling and concerns about the well-being of the trans community are among topics discussed on our latest episode.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 38 — The Awesomeness of Affordable Housing

In this episode Free Press Managing editor Joe Spear and reporter Robb Murray discuss some good news on the affordable housing front, teen speeders, Restaurant Week and more.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 37— Kato developers off the hook?

On this week's episode, Free Press Managing Editor Joe Spear and Photo Editor Casey Ek detail reporter Mark Fischenich's recent chronicling of a slashing of fees for developers in Mankato. Plus, a new housing development may be in store for Good Counsel hill. 

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 36 — A boom, a lawsuit, a brewery

On this week's episode reporters Brian Arola and Robb Murray discuss the explosion at the Blue Earth County Road 9 bridge, the wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the tragedy at Minneopa Falls, the closure of the Mankato Brewery and successful run Minnesota State's dance team had at nationals.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 35 — Casey and Holly from the Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention!

Photo Editor Casey Ek and reporter Holly Marie Moore offer a behind-the-scenes look at the convention. The pair also reflect on the stories, images and advertising efforts that earned The Free Press dozens of awards at the convention's Better Newspaper Contest.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 34 — Walz returns to Kato, tragedy at Mt. Kato

On this week's episode of FreepCast, Joe Spear is joined by reporter Holly Marie Moore as they talk about Gov. Walz's visit to Mankato.