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Mankato district says Walz’s budget would impact special ed transportation funding

Mankato Free Press 04 Apr 2025
MANKATO — Mankato school district Director of Student Support Services Scott Hare said Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed education budget cuts would directly impact their special education transportation funding ... .
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Madson steps away after 24 years leading Mankato East boys basketball program

Mankato Free Press 04 Apr 2025
Mankato East boys basketball coach Joe Madson has stepped down after 24 years at the helm of one of the most respected programs in the state. Madson compiled a 450-227 record (16th most wins among active coaches) with nine section ... .
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Extending 2017 tax reforms is vital for Mankato’s economy

Mankato Free Press 04 Apr 2025
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reformed the economic landscape by lowering corporate tax rates, providing deductions for small businesses, and incentivizing investments that created jobs ... .
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North Mankato offers spring cleanup

Mankato Free Press 04 Apr 2025
NORTH MANKATO — A free opportunity for North Mankato residents to dispose of unwanted items starts Monday ... .
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DHS terminated visas of 5 Mankato students, Minnesota State University says

Pioneer Press 04 Apr 2025
MANKATO, Minn. — Five students at Minnesota State University had their student visas terminated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security without prior notification, according to MSU’s president in a message sent out late Wednesday ... .
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Visas revoked, records terminated for more students at U of M, MSU Mankato

Duluth News Tribune 04 Apr 2025
MANKATO, Minn. — Five international students at Minnesota State University, Mankato have had ... MSU Mankato President Edward Inch made the announcement in an email to students and staff Wednesday, April 2.
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Coming Sunday: Order up!

Mankato Free Press 04 Apr 2025
Despite the stop-and-go action at their businesses for a stretch, the COVID survival rate is high for Mankato area bars, restaurants ... .
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Students preparing response to ICE actions against MSU students

Mankato Free Press 04 Apr 2025
MANKATO — Students at Minnesota State University plan to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement next week in response to a student’s recent detainment followed by terminated student visas ... .
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Austin transplant works to create easy-to-use listing of area events

Mankato Free Press 04 Apr 2025
Mike Couch is a self-identified introvert who is part of a mixed marriage — his wife is an extrovert. And they have two children. Although he doesn’t mind staying at home, his wife likes to go out on date nights ... .
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Displaced Waseca tenants search for new home after building collapse

Mankato Free Press 04 Apr 2025
WASECA — First Mariah Sleeuwenhoek lost her job and next her home ... .
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North Mankato doing groundwork for possible big expansions to the northwest

Mankato Free Press 03 Apr 2025
NORTH MANKATO — North Mankato is doing a detailed review of possible development on the northwest edge of the city, along Rockford Road and Highway 14 ... .
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'These are troubling times': Five MSU students had legal statuses abruptly terminated

Mankato Free Press 03 Apr 2025
MANKATO — Five students at Minnesota State University had their student visas terminated by the Department of Homeland Security without prior notification, according to MSU's president in a message sent out late Wednesday ... .
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Trump couldn't care less about democracy

Mankato Free Press 03 Apr 2025
Trump's administration motto. Couldn't Care Less (CCL) ... .
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District deserves leadership that serves constituents

Mankato Free Press 03 Apr 2025
The recent article by David French, "What Rusting Russian Tanks Can Teach Us About the Pete Hegseth Group Chat," offers a sobering lesson on the dangers of prioritizing political loyalty over professional excellence ... .
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