FreepCast

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.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 33 — Legislators MIA, local bonding bill projects and Maverick hockey

In this episode of FreepCast Managing Editor Joe Spear and Reporter Holly Marie Moore discuss the DFL boycott of the first day of the legislative session Monday, bonding bill projects and Maverick hockey.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 32 — Highways, Trains and Coaching Legends

In this episode of FreepCast Joe and Robb discuss the biggest stories of the week, including tree removal on Highway 22 between Mankato and St. Peter, a proposal for passenger train service between southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities, and the final departure of legendary coach Don Krusemark.