FreepCast

Mar 06 2025 67 ep. 37 mins 2
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A weekly wrap-up of Mankato news.

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

Mar 06 2025 17 mins  
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

Feb 27 2025 16 mins  
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

Feb 20 2025 20 mins  
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?

Feb 13 2025 20 mins  
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

Feb 05 2025 16 mins  
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!

Jan 30 2025 17 mins  
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

Jan 24 2025 20 mins  
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

Jan 15 2025 25 mins  
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

Jan 08 2025 25 mins  
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

Jan 02 2025 25 mins  
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.