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Woman who gained freedom subject of BECHS featured book
2+ mon, 21+ hour ago (724+ words) Christopher P. Lehman, author of "It Took Courage: Eliza Winston's Quest for Freedom," will present virtually at the historical society Saturday. MANKATO " Author Christopher P. Lehman learned about Eliza Winston from a book by William D. Green called "A Peculiar Imbalance: The Fall…...
Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all " and he's OK with it
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (845+ words) Chevy Chase attends the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in New York. Steve Martin, Randy Newman and Chevy Chase rehearse a musical number at the NBC studios in New York's Rockefeller Center, Dec. 5, 1986, in…...
Movies and TV shows casting in Minneapolis
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (168+ words) Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Minneapolis, nearby cities, and nationwide,…...
See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (274+ words) FILE - Actor Michaela Coel poses for a portrait to promote "The Christophers" on April 9, 2026, in New York. FILE - A man waves a Hungarian flag as he celebrates in the streets after the announcement of partial results of the Hungarian parliamentary…...
Lykke Books prepares to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (555+ words) Lykke Books owner Brie Taralson in the New Ulm store, which will be hosting a number of activities on Independent Bookstore Day, April 25. Holly Marie Moore, special to The Free Press Owner Brie Taralson in front of a book display....
From tackling food insecurity to supporting the arts, area philanthropy thrives
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1039+ words) Tim Huebsch stands next to a mural on the outside of the My Place building along Stadium Road in Mankato. Huebsch is a trustee for the Marion Anderson Fund, which secured funding to paint the mural on the building in…...
Organists guild includes Good Counsel in tour, event
1+ week, 3+ day ago (857+ words) The School Sisters of Notre Dame were excited when pieces of the Johnson & Sons organ arrived from St. Mary's Church in Boston in 1975. So much so that they helped unload the first pipe from a Mankato Mayflower truck. MANKATO " It…...
MSU actor Landon Hudson closes his career as Willy Wonka
1+ week, 1+ day ago (813+ words) Willy Wonka, played by Landon Hudson, left, welcomes Charlie Buckett, played by Joshua Barclay, and Grandpa Joe, Jed Stahlback, to the factory. Joshua Barclay as Charlie Bucket, left, and Grandpa Joe, played by Jed Stahlback, are excited to try the…...
Wally 1 | Lifestyles | mankatofreepress. com
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (116+ words) Wally 1 Mankato Free Press The Latest: Netanyahu approves talks with Leban" US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains " 'We got our butts kicked': Republicans reckon w" Wally Boyer holds the Star Wars figures that were so popular they…...
Photo highlights from the Coachella Music and Arts Festival
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (229+ words) Mankato Free Press The Latest: Netanyahu approves talks with Leban" US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains " 'We got our butts kicked': Republicans reckon w" Festivalgoers are seen during the first weekend of Coachella Valley Music and Arts…...