FreepCast

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.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 31 — Shameful shootings, dastardly deer, magnificent Mavericks

In this episode of FreepCast Managing Editor Joe Spear and writer Robb Murray discuss the spate of shootings in the Mankato area, North Mankato's tough stance on deer and the continued success of Maverick hockey.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 30— Dakota riders return

In this episode, Managing Editor Joe Spear and photographer Casey Ek talk about the return of Dakota horse riders to Mankato's downtown as well as Ek's approach to photographing in the days leading up to the event. Spear also touches on recent murders in Mankato and other topics.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 29 – Miss MN heading to Miss America, Dakota horse rides and funding for the homeless

In this episode of FreepCast, Managing Editor Joe Spear and Photo Editor Casey Ek discuss news surrounding funding to relieve local homelessness, the two Dakota horseback rides coming to Mankato and Miss Minnesota's bid for Miss America.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 28 — The pets & pilsners episode

In this episode Joe and Robb chat about Mankato's continued stray pets issue. We also talk about the sad, sad, sad news of Mankato Brewery closing, and the HUGE weekend for most of the active sports teams at MSU.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 27 — More silo news, a Minneopa tragedy, and Maverick dominance

In this episde we take a deeper dive on what might happen to the Ardent Mills silos. We also delve into the sad story of a young man's death at Minneopa falls, and Minnesota State University's recent athletic dominance.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 26 — The Ardent Mills sale and silo

In this episode of FreepCast Managing Editor Joe Spear and reporter Robb Murray discuss the Ardent Mills sale and what will become of the silo mural. Also, more hockey! Both the men's and women's teams at MSU had great weekends.

The NEW FreeCast, Episode 25 — John Brady and the canine kerfuffle

John Brady, former Mankato mayor and current president of the board of directors at the Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society, stopped by chat about what's going on at BENCHS. A great conversation with a good dude.

The NEW FreepCast, Episode 24 — Humane society, major development, mental illness

Mental health coverage, a new manufacturing expansion and the local humane society troubles are featured topics in the latest episode.