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Obama should approve Keystone XL pipeline

By Mankato Free Press | 02/11/13

The U.S. needs to diversify its source of crude oil and buying from a friendly country will be a way to make us more energy independent.

Gov. Mark Dayton
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Tax reform should be smart reform

By Mankato Free Press | 12/10/12

Gov. Mark Dayton appears to have made tax reform one of his top priorities. It couldn't happen soon enough, and it doesn't have to be a partisan effort.

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More security needed at security hospital in St. Peter

By Mankato Free Press | 09/24/12

The Minnesota Security Hospital is no place to skimp. These are dangerous people. If they're not treated or escape, public safety is always at risk.

prairie grasses
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Prairie restoration plan deserves support

By Mankato Free Press | 08/09/12

A public-private partnership that aims to preserve and restore what’s left of Minnesota’s priarie lands stands as a solid approach to a growing environmental problem.

Minnesota River
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Minnesota River cleanup needs renewed focus

By Mankato Free Press | 07/10/12

But persistent problems and new threats  — including Asian carp — still abound.

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Putting an end to racino

By Mankato Free Press | 06/14/12

The agreement appears to end the long-simmering dispute over the tribal monopoly on casino gambling in Minnesota.

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A different tone at the Capitol

By Mankato Free Press | 01/31/12

Amid the maturation of the legislative branch, this may just be a window of opportunity to get something substantial done on helping businesses with job creation.

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Americans rely on EPA experts

By Mankato Free Press | 09/02/11
The following is an editorial from the Mankato Free Press. MANKATO — Disbanding the Environmental Protection Agency has become the issue du jour for Republican presidential candidates.During a campaign swing through Florida, Minnesota cand
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Minnesota Milestones lagging

By Mankato Free Press | 04/20/11
 The following is an editorial from the Mankato Free Press.  With a great debate evolving at the national and state level about taxpayer investments in public services and livability of our communities, it's good a report that measures our
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MnDOT metro plan will benefit outstate

By Mankato Free Press | 10/12/10
The following is an editorial from the Mankato Free Press.A significant change in planning for metro freeway expansion has angered suburban officials who have long lived by the maxim if they build suburbs, the state must build roads to serv