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2011

Vibrant economies aren't found only in cities | Star Tribune, 12.18.11

Job growth strong in Mankato, elusive in St. Cloud | MPR, 12.15.11

Mankato area continues to show slight increase in job growth | The Free Press, 12.15.11

Organizers unveil new two-day Mankato Marathon format | The Free Press, 12.13.11

Soy Potential | The Free Press, 12.10.12

Sculpture Tour a Hit | The Free Press, 11.19.11

With art, beauty is highly subjective | The Free Press, 11.19.11

Solid Jump in Area Job Numbers | The Free Press, 11.17.11

Our View: Mankato tourism has potential | The Free Press, 10.18.11

CVB survey shows visitors find there’s More to Mankato | The Free Press, 10.18.11

Marathon: Twice as popular | The Free Press, 9.7.11

Summer Tourism Had Ups And Down | KEYC-TV, 9.6.11

Sculpture Tour Wins Accolades | The Free Press, 9.1.11

Alive After 5 Satisfies | The Free Press, 8.28.11

Event helping keep Jackson Park  | The Free Press, 8.25.11

Lieutenant governor to tour Mankato area | The Free Press, 8.20.11

Vikings to sponsor Mankato 10K race | The Free Press, 8.13.11

Cash Camp | The Free Press, 8.12.11

Verizon Vikings Training Camp Articles | Google

Alive After 5 | The Free Press, 8.8.11

Vikings boost local economy | KAAL-TV, 8.1.11

Mankato Marathon numbers up | The Free Press, 8.1.11

Vikings start setting up for training camp | The Free Press, 7.26.11

Mankato area job numbers grew 1.4 in a year | The Free Press, 7.22.11

Everything’s lined up for Vikings camp — except the Vikings | The Free Press, 7.16.11

Mankato on Forbes "Best Places To" List | Three Eagles Communications, 7.8.11

Mankato ranked good biz city by Forbes | The Free Press, 7.7.11

Mankato 25th on Forbes "Best Places for Businesses and Careers" | KSTP, 7.7.11

Forbes Says Mankato Makes The Cut | KEYC, 7.6.11

Civic Center Expansion Offers Value for Taxpayers | The Free Press, 6.26.11

Greater Mankato CVB hires new employees | The Free Press, 6.26.11

Vikings set July 18 deadline to determine training camp location | USAToday, 6.15.11

Vikings Training Camp Deadline Set | KEYC, 6.14.11

Locked-out? NFL training camp sites start to sweat | The Associated Press, 6.11.11

  • AP article appearing in many state and national publications, including CNBC and ESPN

Vikings Camp Remains up in the Air | The Free Press, 6.12.11

Guide to the 2011 Sculptures | The Free Press, 6.5.11

Mankato waits for word on Vikings training camp | Kare11, 6.3.11

CityArt sculpture vandalized, removed | The Free Press, 5/30/11

This Urban Art Walk Works | The Free Press, 5/28/11

Sculptures an Outdoor Bonus | The Free Press, 5/28/11

25 sculptures for art walk are in place | The Free Press, 5/22/11

Sculptures soon to be unveiled in downtown Mankato, North Mankato | The Free Press, 5/19/11

Convention and Visitors Bureau recognizes hospitality workers | The Free Press, 5/16/11

Travel matters in Mankato region | The Free Press, 5/14/11

Mankato and North Mankato receive honorable mention as a Bicycle Friendly Community | City of Mankato, 5/5/11

Mankato: River city cloaked in charm | Star Tribune, 4/25/11

Nominees sought for hospitality awards | The Free Press, 4/27/11

NFL lockout forces Mankato officials to play the Waiting Game | The Free Press, 4/24/11

CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour | KEYC, 4/21/11

Base in Place | The Free Press, 4/21/11

Wineries growing into larger tourist draw | The Free Press, 3/28/11

Mankato Marathon a marquee event | The Free Press, 3/28/11

Area had Numerous Strengths | The Free Press, 3/28/11

Hotel Business Looking Better in 2011 | The Free Press, 3/21/11

Grey: Old Town to Become Big Tourist Draw | The Free Press, 3/21/11

City Center Market Begins May 7 | The Free Press, 3/16/11

NFL lockout threatens training camp | KEYC-TV, 3/4/11

Mankato expanding health care curriculum | The Free Press, 1/30/11

Group Work | The Free Press, 1/2/11

Cornish Sets Sights on Regulators | The Free Press, 1/2/11

 


2010

Thousands Testify First Mankato Marathon was Long on Success | The Free Press, 12/29/10

Outlook on Economic Front | Table 1 | Table 2 | The Free Press, 12/20/10

Mankato council OKs talks to buy bank site | The Free Press, 11/23/10

My View: Wanted: A few good event ideas | The Free Press, 11/18/10

First Marathon a Big Success | The Free Press, 11/6/10

Facts Meet Fiction in Mankato, MN | Novel Destinations, 11/3/10

Our View: Agriculture key to economy | The Free Press, 10/28/10

Our View: Community made Marathon a success | The Free Press, 10/26/10

Weekend race will be Randy Zellmer’s 50th marathon | The Free Press, 10/21/10

Mankato Marathon makes sense for ‘running family’ | The Free Press, 10/21/10

North Mankato City Council Updated On Envision 2020 | KEYC, 10/18/10

First-run marathon to draw a crowd | The Free Press, 10/17/10

City Center Market Prepares to Wrap up Season | KEYC, 10/17/10

Mankato Marathon Volunteers are Giving Back | The Free Press, 10/14/10

Mankato Marathon off to the Races | KEYC, 10/7/10

Minneopa Trail Opens in Mankato | KEYC, 10/2/10

Arts will be Economic Development | The Free Press, 9/27/10

Mankato/North Mankato in Top 100 for Youth | The Free Press, 9/22/10

Energy Mini-Conference Convenes at MSU | 9/20/10

We ask businesses to carry too large a load (2nd letter) | The Free Press, 9/13/10

Truman Inventor Crafts Everyday Solutions | The Free Press, 9/9/10

Sculpture Walk, Arts Fair Planned for 2011 | The Free Press, 8/29/10

North Mankato Sticking with Marketing Strategy | KEYC, 8/17/10

N Kato to Stay with Institute | The Free Press, 8/17/10

Signing Out | The Free Press, 8/13/10

Reversing Job Loss | The Free Press, 8/9/10

Key Business Issues | The Free Press, 8/9/10

Major Worker Changes Coming | The Free Press, 8/5/10

City Center Market Sees More Vendors | KEYC, 7/31/10

Vikings Camp Brings Boom to Buisness | KEYC, 7/31/10

SCVNGR, Greater Mankato Game Plan with Vikings Trek | SCVNGR, 7/30/10

Vikings SCVNGR hunt starts in Mankato | CityPages Blog, 7/30/10

Minnesota Vikings Pick SCVNGR for Training Camp Trek | Yahoo News, 7/30/10

Vikings Pick SCVNGR for Training Camp Trek | Mashable, 7/30/10
Anderson says a healthy economy is paramount | The Free Press, 7/31/10

Jared's Journey Website | SCVNGR

With Camp Open, Let the Spending Begin | The Free Press, 7/30/10

Mankato to Fans: Explore Beyond Training Camp | KEYC, 7/29/10

Loyola Expansion | The Free Press, 7/25/10

City Center Market | KEYC, 7/26/10

City Center Market | The Free Press, 7/25/10

ISJ Expansion | The Free Press, 7/24/10

ISJ Expansion | KEYC, 7/23/10

City Officials Seek Wal-Mart Update | The Free Press, 7/16/10

Mankato Job Losses Continue | The Free Press, 7/16/10

Lincoln Community Center’s Pane an Opportunity | The Free Press, 7/15/10

Local Mom Uses her Passion for Fashion | KEYC, 7/15/10

Local Volunteer Highlight | KEYC, 7/15/10

Regional Cooperation Makes Sense in Sports Events | The Free Press, 7/4/10

Report: Area Losing Sports Tourism Game | The Free Press, 7/2/10

MSU picked to Host NCAA Indoor Championship | The Free Press, 6/23/10

Local Lawmakers Discuss Public Works Bills Impact | KEYC, 6/18/10

State Unemployment Rate Dips | KEYC, 6/17/10

Downtown beautification a top Envision 2020 goal |The Free Press, 6/17/10

Mankato's Loss of Grand Prix is Wisconsin's Gain | The Free Press, 6/15/10

Free Press Tracking Election News | The Free Press, 6/11/10

Minnesota Brewery Business Booming | Heavy Table, 6/10/10

Minnesota-based Angie's Kettle Corn is Popping | Kare 11, 6/8/10

Last-Minute Filers Give Cornish a Contest | The Free Press, 6/2/10

Small Business Development Center | The Free Press, 6/1/10

Massad Files, Anderson Switches | The Free Press, 5/29/10

Two File for Elected Office in Mankato | KEYC, 5/28/10

GOP Names Challenger to Sheran | The Free Press, 5/28/10

Large FX Fusion Distribution Building Coming | The Free Press, 5/28/10

New North Mankato Business to Break Ground | KEYC, 5/27/10

Parties Struggling to find Candidates | The Free Press, 5/25/10

Finley Files for B.E. County Board | The Free Press, 5/22/10

Legislative Filers Trickling in | The Free Press, 5/21/10

Local Filing Starts Strong | The Free Press, 5/19/10

Piechel Seeking Morrow's 23A Seat | The Free Press, 5/19/10

Filing Period for Elections Start Thursday | The Free Press, 5/17/10

China Rep Visits MSU over Aviation Partnership | The Free Press, 5/15/10

Two to file for Mankato council | The Free Press, 5/13/10
Management conference planned | The Free Press, 5/11/10

Young Professional Jessica Barnett | Connect Business Magazine, May 2010

James R. Weir Insurance Hall of Fame | Connect Business Magazine, May 2010

Profits that Pop - Angie's Kettle Corn | Minnesota Business, May 2010

New Businesses Popping Up in Kato | The Free Press, 4/30/10

Sweet Success | The Free Press, 4/30/10

All American Foods Expanding | The Free Press, 4/30/10

Genesis Poly Recycling Now Open | The Free Press, 4/27/10

Region Can do Better by the Planet | The Free Press, 4/26/10

vSKAPE Introducing Virtual Windows | KEYC, 4/23/10

St. Peter Chamber President Named | The Free Press, 4/15/10

State of the City: Very Good | The Free Press, 4/6/10

Ritchie: Minn. Business Taking a Hit | The Free Press, 3/31/10

Pawlenty suggests future growth may hinge on Competition | The Free Press, 3/24/10

Keep our Community Strong | The Free Press, 3/18/10

Marathon Raises Interest in Training | The Free Press, 3/21/10

Bigger & Better | The Free Press, 3/15/10

Softball a Hit | The Free Press, 3/14/10

Mankato Cashes In on Basketball Tournament | KEYC, 3/12/10

Challenges Remain in Economy | The Free Press, 3/7/10

Minnesota Unemployment Rates Down | KEYC, 3/2/10

Web Helps Businesses Search for Answers | The Free Press, 2/26/10

Bonding Bill in Jeopardy | KEYC, 2/25/10

Manufacturing Looking up in Minnesota | FOX Mankato News, 2/24/10

Open houses to gather input on all forms of transportation | The Free Press, 2/21/10

Making their Pitches | The Free Press, 2/19/10

Our View: Bonding bill deserved GOP support | The Free Press, 2/19/10

DFL bonding bill should shrink | Star Tribune, 2/17/10

Mankato Marathon Course Set | The Free Press, 2/11/10

Mankato Finalizes Purchase of old Spartech Building | KEYC, 1/27/10

Mankato Buys Factory for Recycling Startup | The Free Press, 1/27/10

Civic Center Fills Market Niches | The Free Press, 1/25/10

And a Hoppy New Year | The Free Press, 1/1/10

 


2009

Don't Talk Merger; Talk Cooperation | The Free Press, 12/20/09

Role of Port Authority Questioned | The Free Press, 12/18/09

Heco Subsides Move Forward | The Free Press, 12/15/09

Mankato City Council Takes The First Steps For Another Big Facelift To Downtown | KEYC, 12/15/09

A Business Recycled | Star Tribune, 12/15/09

No $100K Prize, But Femrite Still Enthusiastic About Bamboo | The Free Press, 12/15/09

Mankato Entrepreneur Looks Beyond Forbes | MPR News, 12/8/09

Verizon to Add Workers | The Free Press, 12/8/09

Community Summit Shows Unity | The Free Press, 12/6/09

Local Groups, Lawmakers Stress need for Greater Fiscal Discipline | The Free Press, 12/3/09

SMA Holds Community Summit | KEYC, 12/2/09

City to Buy Factory for Startup Company | The Free Press, 12/1/09

Recycler Aims to Build in Mankato | The Free Press, 11/30/09

Loans Amounting to $500,000 Approved for Thin Film | The Free Press, 11/17/09

Coordinate Work on Problems | The Free Press, 11/15/09

Holding a Marathon a Good Idea | The Free Press, 11/14/09

Mankato to host Marathon next October | The Free Press, 11/13/09

Plans Announced for a Mankato Marathon | KEYC, 11/ 12/09

Mankato to Host Marathon | KEYC, 11/12/09

Mankato Business is Finalist in Forbes Competition | KEYC, 11/9/09

Mankatoan a Finalist at forbes.com | The Free Press, 11/7/09

Industrial Arts: A lost Art | The Free Press, 11/5/09

Our View: Social Well Being Key to Economic Well Being | The Free Press, 11/01/09

Health Officials Unite | The Free Press, 10/31/09

Thin Film Buyout Moving Ahead | The Free Press, 10/31/09

Forbes Contest Down to Five | The Free Press, 10/19/09

Open House to Showcase Passenger Rail Project | The Free Press, 10/18/09

Parenting Expert to Speak | The Free Press, 10/10/09

Patience, Please, for Vaccine | The Free Press, 10/9/09

Our View: Businesses Must Help Limit Flu Spread | The Free Press, 10/6/09

Busy Weekend Economic Impact | KEYC-TV, 10/5/09

Flu Update Set for Thursday | The Free Press, 10/5/09

Pandemic Flu Meetings Planned | KEYC News at 6 pm & 10 pm/FOX Mankato News at 9 pm, 10/2/09

Femrite May be Finalist in National Competition | The Free Press, 10/2/09

Coloplast to Move Jobs to North Mankato | The Free Press, 9/26/09

Mankato Entrepreneur Ranks High on Forbes | The Free Press, 9/25/09

Local Group to Buy Thin Film | The Free Press, 9/24/09

Mankato’s Newest Park Part of a Bigger Plan for the City | KEYC-TV, 9/`16/09

Buy Local a Great Idea | The Free Press, 8/29/09

Mankato Has Good Plan | The Free Press, 8/4/09

Passenger Rail Promising | The Free Press, 7/23/09

Civic Center, Rail Line Requests Seen Before | The Free Press, 7/19/09

Convention Recruiter Has Eye for Extras | The Free Press, 7/19/09

Coloplast saves money through energy efficiency, hopes to go further | EnergySmart Newsletter, July/August/09

All Pro Media | Connect Business Magazine, 7/09

Tech Plus Renamed | The Free Press, 7/8/09

Technology Plus Building Renamed | KEYC/FOX TV, 7/8/09

Tom Rahm Gets Grant (Accelerator client) | KEYC/FOX TV, 7/7/09

 


2008

Alltel to Add 130 Jobs | KEYC-TV, 11/14/08

Greater Mankato Business Accelerator Welcomes Back Plaja Pet’s Creator | 10/13/2008

The Rachael Ray Show to Highlight Angie’s Kettle Corn | 9/15/2008

MSU Adding Third Doctorate Program in Fall 2008 | 7/15/08

Xcel Energy Gives $10,000 to MSU for Scholarships, Endowment | 6/24/08

Bolton & Menk, Inc. Ranks in ENR's Top 500 | 5/14/08

Rod Mitchell Named General Manager of All American Foods, Inc. | 5/01/08

Mankato Regional Airport, Bolton & Menk Receive Project of the Year Award | 4/30/08

Winland Electronics Names CEO | 4/24/08

MSU Sweeps MnSCU Program Excellence Awards | 4/18/08

MSU is Partner in New International Renewable Energy Institute | 4/14/08

Dennis Miller receives MSU Distinguished Alumni Award | 4/11/08

I & S Announces New Name | 1/18/08

 


2007

Winland Electronics Names Interim CEO | 12/21/07

Vetter Stone to Outfit Twins Ballpark Exterior | 11/27/07

HerdStar Expands in Mankato | 11/06/07

Wal-Mart Announces Schedule for Distribution Center | 11/02/07

I & S Engineers & Architects Recognized as HOT FIRM | 11/02/07

Winland Announces Planned Resignation of CEO | 10/30/07

Mankato to Receive $4 million for airport runway expansion | 08/08/07

 

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