Friday's College Hockey Scores Nov 8, 2008
St., Mankato 5, Alaska-Anchorage 3. North Dakota 3, Colorado College 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Golden Gophers Crack Minnesota State Overtime Win with WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase Victory Nov 7, 2008
When the Gophers faced Minnesota State, Mankato last Friday night, at Mariucci Arena, the teams battled all game long, and then some, before settling for a 3-3 stalemate, as Mankato goaltender Mike Zacharias turned in a brilliant performance. That was the fourth straight overtime game between the two - and between Zacharias and Minnesota's Alex Kangas - dating back to the amazing best-of-three playoff series last spring, when Mankato won in two overtimes, then Minnesota won in overtime and again... (Wcha.com)
Minnesota Gophers Face Northern State Nov 6, 2008
Robert Thomas, a 6-foot-10 junior center from Mankato West, played in all 33 games with three starts. He was fifth on the team for scoring with 7. (GoldenSports.net)
UM's Marvin, MSU's Rosso, UND's Wiebe & OSU's McIntosh Named WCHA Players of the Week Nov 6, 2008
They are University of Minnesota forward Gigi Marvin on offense, Minnesota State University, Mankato defenseman Kathleen Rosso on defense, and University of North Dakota forward Alyssa Wiebe and Ohio State University forward Laura McIntosh as co-rookies of the week ... WCHA Defensive Player of the Week Kathleen Rosso Jr., D, Minnesota State University, Mankato. (Wcha.com)
Walz wins 2nd term Nov 5, 2008
Walz, a Mankato high-school teacher, claimed the First District seat in 2006 by beating GOP Rep. Gil Gutknecht, who had held it since 1994. (Winona Daily News, MN)
St. Cloud State to Host Ohio State in Lone WCHA Series This Week; Wisconsin, Minnesota Remain No. 1 & No. 2 in Polls Nov 5, 2008
Minnesota State (6-3-1, 3-2-1-1 WCHA, 8 points), meanwhile, moved into fourth place this week by beating Bemidji State (1-7-2, 0-6-0-0 WCHA) twice in Mankato, Minn. Kala Buganski had a three-point game in the 3-2 victory against the Beavers last Friday and in the series finale, Kathleen Rosso scored a goal with :27 seconds left in the third period to give the Mavericks a 4-3 victory. (Wcha.com)
Minnesota state cross country results Nov 2, 2008
Joe Goettl, 11, Mankato Loyola, 17:27 ... Laura Hughes, 11, Mankato West, 15:08 ... Amanda Blain, 11, Mankato East, 15:41. (Winona Daily News, MN)
League's four Minnesota-Based Teams to Hook-Up in WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase Saturday at Xcel Energy Center Oct 31, 2008
Minnesota State, Mankato had come from a sputtering start to a strong finish, and earned home ice to face Minnesota, a team that had underachieved its way to seventh in the WCHA. Mankato won the opener 1-0 in two overtimes, then Minnesota came back to tie the series with a 1-0 overtime victory in the second game ... The teams were slated to play home and home, and Mankato agreed to give up the home date to play at Xcel ... Winning in the WCHA takes skill, timing, and a little chemistry magic -... (Wcha.com)
Lurtsemas Reaction: Kassulkes passing Oct 30, 2008
He played for the Vikings from 1963-72 and was scheduled to go to Mankato for the start of training camp in 1973 when a motorcycle accident paralyzed him ... It was in the auditorium there in Mankato. (VikingUpdate.com)
UMD's Holmlov, UW's Vetter, OSU's Spooner Named WCHA Players of the Week Oct 30, 2008
Minnesota Duluth forward Elin Holmov scored four goals in a pair of 5-1 home-ice victories over WCHA rival Minnesota State, Mankato last weekend ... Minnesota Duluth forward Elin Holmov scored four goals in a pair of 5-1 home-ice victories over WCHA rival Minnesota State, Mankato last weekend at the DECC in Duluth, Minn. (Wcha.com)
Football Ranked Ninth In Super Regional 3 Oct 28, 2008
Minnesota State Mankato, 7-2 6. Wayne State (Nebraska), 7-2 7. (Wsuathletics.com)
Women's Bowling Ranked Sixth in First National Poll Oct 28, 2008
Rounding out the top 10 was Minnesota State University-Mankato ... Minnesota State University - Mankato, MN 0 - 0 - 0 299 -- 11. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Candidates for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District spar over economy, agriculture Oct 27, 2008
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published - Monday, October 27, 2008. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Comedian Franken becomes serious contender Oct 25, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Democrat and ex-'Saturday Night Live' star leads Senate race in Minn. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Minnesota Duluth, Alaska Anchorage Gain Ground in WCHA Oct 24, 2008
Minnesota had beaten St. Cloud State 3-2 in St. Cloud, while Minnesota State, Mankato stunned North Dakota 5-1 in Mankato, Colorado College blanked Michigan Tech 2-0 in Colorado Springs, and Denver came from a 4-1 deficit to out-volley Wisconsin 6-5 in Denver. "I'm kind of glad we're playing non-conference games this weekend," said Sandelin, realizing he had one more week to take a deep breath before plunging into the league action. (Wcha.com)
Football To Host Hillsdale For Key GLIAC Match-Up On Saturday Oct 23, 2008
State Mankato, 6-2 8. Mesa State, 6-2 9. (Wsuathletics.com)
Indians drop overtime game, battle state ranked Loyola Oct 23, 2008
Mankato Loyola 35 Sleepy Eye 20. The Indians gave number three state ranked Mankato Loyola a run for their money but a couple of turnovers in the second half gave the Crusaders all the points they would need to advance to the next round of the Section 2A playoffs. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
A joyride gone wrong: Five hurt when stolen car crashes near high school Oct 23, 2008
The owner of the stolen car said her daughter was using the vehicle Tuesday and parked it at the Belleview East Apartments near Mankato Avenue. Her daughter reported the car stolen at about the same time the crash happened at 7:30 p.m. on the other side of town, Bostrack said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
North Dakota get first win of season 4-3 Oct 19, 2008
6 seconds remaining gave No. 13 North Dakota a 4-3 comeback victory over No. 13 Minnesota State, Mankato on Saturday ... Mankato led 2-0 on goals by Jason Wiley and Trevor Bruess, and goaltender Mike Zacharias looked to be well on his way to a shutout by the midway point of the third period. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Minnesota State, Mankato 5 North Dakota 1 Oct 18, 2008
- Zach Harrison scored three short-handed goals Friday as No. 15 Minnesota State, Mankato, opened the WCHA season with a 5-1 victory over No. 13 North Dakota. (165). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Social Scene Oct 16, 2008
Julia is a certified veterinary technician and has been employed by the City of Mankato as the Animal Control Officer since 2006 and David is a photographer and the owner of Honor Bound Photography. They will be married on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at the Evangelical Free Church in Mankato. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
St. Mary's knock off state ranked Lakeview Oct 16, 2008
The Knights had dominated in their wins over MLBO, LCWM and Mankato Loyola in pool play before falling to St. Clair. Nevada Helget had 64 set assists on the day while going 45-48 serving. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
MSU's Buganski, UND's Kirkham, UM's Lamoureux Named WCHA Players of the Week Oct 16, 2008
WCHA Offensive Player of the Week Kala Buganski - Jr, F, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Forward Kala Buganski, a junior from Anoka, Minn. (Wcha.com)
Full Slate of Four WCHA Series Set for Oct. 17-18 Feature UMD at SCSU, UW at BSU, OSU at UM, MSU at UND Oct 15, 2008
In non-conference play last weekend, host Minnesota State (3-1-0, 0-0-0 WCHA) swept Maine, 5-2 and 4-0, at Mankato, Minn. And Bemidji State (1-1-2, 0-0-0 WCHA) tied Northeastern twice, 0-0 and 2-2. (Wcha.com)
WEEKLY RELEASE: Western travels to NCAA I-FCS North Dakota Oct 14, 2008
The combined 105 points were the most ever scored in a Western football game, and also set an NCC record, breaking the mark of 102 set in South Dakota State's 60-42 victory over Mankato State in 1993. The two teams combined for 1,092 yards of offense, with UND having a 622-470 advantage. (Wwuvikings.com)
Obituaries for Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Oct 14, 2008
and South St. Paul High School, with degrees in education from Winona State and a master s from Mankato State. He was a nominee for Teacher of the Year. (Winona Daily News, MN)
2008-09 Minnesota Gophers Hockey Sc... Oct 12, 2008
Jan 30-31 MN State Mankato. Feb 6-7 WISCONSIN. (Suite101.com)
Cardinal runners fourth at Mankato Oct 10, 2008
Strong efforts all around led the Red-wood Valley boys and girls cross country teams to identical fourth place finishes Tuesday at the Mankato West invitational ... As a team, the Cardinals finished with 98 team points to finish behind Mankato East (92), Mankato West (62) and champion Owatonna (19) ... Stacy Liebl (17:21) added a 35th place finish as the Cardinal girls (125) were fourth as a team behind Mankato West (66), Owatonna (46) and Mankato East (37). (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Survey: Consider truck route in new bridge design Oct 10, 2008
That contrasts with public suggestions that either Mankato or Pelzer streets, both four-lane roads well-equipped for large trucks, would be ideal roads to link to a new bridge ... Since the back channel is located in Wisconsin, its DOT likely would have to fund at least part of the cost of a new back-channel bridge if the new main-channel span was built from Mankato Street or Pelzer Street ... PerfectStranger wrote on Oct 10, 2008 9:35 AM:" It is clear to me that we'll have to build a tunnel,... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Girls race to second place finish at home meet Oct 8, 2008
Mankato Loyola won with 38 points followed by the Knights 51, LCWMNIC 56, MVLNU 91 and Sibley East incomplete ... MVLNU won with 56 points followed by Mankato Loyola 62, Sibley East 70, LCWMNIC 80 and SM/SE/NUC 80. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Conference Season Opens this Weekend with Three WCHA Series as UMD Hosts UM, UW Heads to OSU, SCSU Visits UND; Bulldogs to Raise National Championship Banner Friday Night Oct 8, 2008
In other action last weekend, Kaylee Keys scored the game-winner as Bemidji State upset host Wayne State, 3-2, in the season opener in Detroit, but the Beavers fell 2-1 in overtime on Saturday while Minnesota State split two games with Connecticut in Mankato. The visiting Huskies took a 5-2 victory last Friday before Lisa Edman scored a goal and an assist and Minnesota State's Alli Altmann stopped 30 of 32 shots on goal in recording a 4-2 victory in the series finale. (Wcha.com)
Minnesota Football Rankings Oct 8, 2008
Mankato West (5) (6-0) 68 2 ... Mankato Loyola (5-1) 14 10. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Oct 3, 2008
"I don't think it had to be basketball. I love football but I also love baseball. I think my dad is very happy that I did end up being a basketball player, and he did push me to be one, too, once he saw that I was going to have the size and be blessed with all that I have.'' Now the Wolves have that on their side, while trying realistically to boost 10-12 victories beyond last season's 22. Veteran big man Mark Madsen got his introduction to Love on the court in a recent workout; when he tried to... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Sleepy Eye forces five games with MVL Oct 3, 2008
Sleepy Eye traveled to Mankato Monday night to match up against Loyola. Despite playing well, the Indians fell 25-19, 25-20, 25-20. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Zitzmann is inducted into Mankato East Hall of Fame Oct 3, 2008
Redwood Falls native Cletus Zitzmann was recently inducted into the Mankato East High School Hall-of-Fame for his contributions to the school as an assistant football coach. The 1943 graduate of Redwood Falls High School lettered in football and basketball for the Cardinals and was a standout collegiate athlete in Mankato in the late 40s lettering six times in football and baseball. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Colorado College Picked to Repeat as WCHA Champions in 2008-09 in Annual Grand Forks Herald WCHA Coaches' Poll Oct 3, 2008
" The bottom five projected teams, in order, are St. Cloud State, Minnesota State, Mankato, Minnesota Duluth, Michigan Tech and Alaska Anchorage. "I think CC is an improved team from last year, and they were a great team last year," UND coach Dave Hakstol said. "I think every team in the league can say they've found ways improve. What a heck of a league we have. (Wcha.com)
All Eight WCHA Teams Engaged in Non-Conference Play this Week Oct 3, 2008
In Mankato, Maggie Fisher scored two goals, including one in a four-goal Mavericks' explosion in the last 11 minutes of the third period, as Minnesota State tied the Minnesota Whitecaps, 6-6 in overtime (MSU lost shootout). In exhibition play last Saturday, Sept. 27, Caitlin Hogan scored a three-goal hat trick and Amy Currier added four assists as St. Cloud State downed the University of Saskatchewan, 10-2, at the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud. (Wcha.com)
Love making good early impression with Wolves Oct 3, 2008
com - Rapid City, South Dakota's News Leader. By JON KRAWCZYNSKI Friday, October 03, 2008. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
COLLEGE NOTES: Etzold handles all of it Sep 25, 2008
after Jamestown lost in Wisconsin, and U-Mary got whipped in Mankato, Minn ... The Marauders host MSU-Mankato on Friday and No. 8 Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ridley Inc. Comments on the Sale by Ridley Corporation Limited of its 69% Interest in Ridley Inc. Sep 24, 2008
MANKATO, MINNESOTA and WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Sept. 24, 2008) - Ridley Inc. (TSX: - ; "Ridley" or the "Company") today announced that it has been advised by Ridley Corporation Limited ("Ridley Australia"), the Company's 69% controlling shareholder, that Ridley Australia has agreed to sell its interest in the Company to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited ("Fairfax") for a purchase price of C$8 ... com), headquartered in Mankato, Minnesota and Winnipeg, Manitoba, is one of North... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
TICKETS ON SALE 10 A.M. MONDAY, SEPT. 29 FOR INAUGURAL WCHA MINNESOTA COLLEGE HOCKEY SHOWCASE Sep 23, 2008
Minnesota State University, Mankato and University of Minnesota Duluth to Serve as Hosts; New Event Slated for Saturday, Nov. 1 at Xcel Energy Center; FSN North to Televise MSU-Minnesota Match-up ... - In a press conference held March 21st at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, officials of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and Xcel Energy Center, along with representatives of Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) and the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), jointly announced... (Wcha.com)
Scientists meet to discuss Lake Pepin problems Sep 23, 2008
Scientists are meeting in Mankato this week to discuss the mounting problems in Lake Pepin which can be traced to the Minnesota River ... The scientists decided to have their meeting in Mankato because it's close to the problem and the people who will have to be part of the solution. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Judge blocks welfare cuts Sep 22, 2008
MANKATO Two men are in jail after gunshots were fired and a female was reportedly hit, but police have found no injured victim. A 25-year-old Mankato woman riding on the back of a motorcycle fell off the bike and was fatally struck by passing vehicles Sunday night near Avon, the Minnesota State Patrol said. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Minnesota State escapes with win over Wildcats Sep 21, 2008
-- Minnesota State Mankato left Cunningham Field with a 26-21 Northern Sun Conference football triumph over Wayne State here Saturday, escaping after a couple of key fourth-quarter defensive stands. The visiting Mavericks denied Wayne State twice when the Wildcats reached the Minnesota State 5-yard line. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Thibodeaux trying to stay focused Sep 20, 2008
LOADING Sep 20, 2008 - 04:06:11 CDT By CINDY PETERSON Bismarck Tribune It was challenging for Rett Thibodeaux to concentrate before the University of Mary matched up with MSU-Mankato this past weekend in NSIC football action ... Thibodeaux wouldn't have minded seeing a little bit more action against MSU-Mankato to take his mind off Ike ... n NOTES:At MSU-Mankato, Schulz coached in his 100th game at U-Mary as a head coach. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
College Football Scores Sep 15, 2008
St., Mankato 40, Mary 0. Minnesota 35, Montana St. 23. (International Herald Tribune)
Happy Chef to reopen in mid-October, owner says Sep 13, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Spartech Announces Third Quarter Results Sep 11, 2008
The conversion cost savings were driven by the labor reduction initiative implemented in April 2008, which included the consolidation of our Mankato, Minnesota facility, initially targeted to save $16 million and currently trending over $20 million on an annualized basis ... We will complete the closure and transfer of business from our Mankato, Minnesota facility by the end of September 2008 which will result in annual savings of $3 million. (PR Newswire)
Pfeilsticker plays bad politics Sep 11, 2008
Did she know this bill also funds a Humphrey Institute grant, property along the historic Great River Road, a new Mankato district headquarters, a new truck station for Chaska, the Minnesota Department of Transportation building renovation, a value capture study and, of course, metro area transit funding, which includes light rail. Linda is clearly out of touch with how economics work. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Sep 10, 2008
MANKATO For Fairmont, the third time was a charm. For St. James, it's back to the drawing board. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
It's not always easy to find gifts that come with change Sep 10, 2008
There was a particular vending machine at the Mankato Free Press that is probably retired somewhere in the Grand Caymans because of all the change it stole from me over the years ... So today and tomorrow, for that matter, I will try to be grateful grateful for the people who have lifted me up and supported my family, grateful for the pearls of wisdom I have heard from those who are struggling just as much as I am and grateful that the Mankato vending machine hasn't ripped me off in a long, long... (Forest City Summit, IO)
Mankato Student Senate opposes drinking sanctions Sep 9, 2008
(AP) The Student Senate at Minnesota State University, Mankato has voted not to support the school's new sanctions for students caught drinking off campus ... During a sweep last month, 73 Minnesota State-Mankato students were cited for underage drinking off-campus ... In 2007, former Minnesota State-Mankato student Amanda Jax was found dead after celebrating her 21st birthday at a Mankato bar. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
2006 Soybean Variety Test Results (2) Sep 7, 2008
edu or from the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, 360 Pierce Avenue, Suite 110, North Mankato, MN 56003, 1-888- 896-9678. White Mold. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Saturday's Scores Sep 7, 2008
Mankato West Tournament ... Mankato East, 25-15, 25-14 ... Mankato West, 22-25, 25-13. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Mentoring program helps Mankato retain teachers Sep 6, 2008
When Kristin Bro was interviewing for teaching jobs two years ago, there was something in particular that sold her on Mankato Area Public Schools ... But in Mankato, a widely recognized and loudly applauded teacher mentoring program is stemming the tide ... "Research shows that a number of excellent teachers leave the field in their first five years," said Cindy Amoroso, Mankato's curriculum director and a former mentor. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Man convicted of peddling cocaine Sep 5, 2008
Goodwin testified Thursday that he met with a police informant he knew as Chicago on Sept. 5 in the East Belleview housing complex near Mankato Avenue. Goodwin said he sold 3. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Obits: Carlson, Grupe & Bauer Sep 4, 2008
He owned the mobile gas station in Britton, and did crop spraying until he moved to the Mankato area in 1956. He worked at Hubbard Milling, sold insurance, worked at Continental Can Co, and owned a small engine repair shop in Eagle Lake where he repaired outboard motors, and sold and serviced Toro lawn products for over 25 years. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Vikings: Not Everything Goes As Planned Sep 2, 2008
Our expectations are very high, owner Zygi Wilf said just before the team reported to camp in Mankato, Minn. And we set our goals very high. (VikingUpdate.com)
Is Davis ad on offshore drilling "misleading?" Sep 2, 2008
Other reporters in the First District have noticed the Davis ad, including Mankato Free Press reporter Mark Fischenich, who wrote it "could be seen as misleading.". What say WDN readers - is the ad fair. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Finalist for ODU's President Withdraws (10:49pm) Sep 1, 2008
Deborah S 00000BE4 tanley's decision leaves Richard Davenport, president of Minnesota State University, Mankato, atop the list. Stanley has been president of State University of New York at Oswego for 13 years. (WTVR.com, VA)
3 running for 2 School Board seats in Mason City Aug 31, 2008
Gerk, who is single, has a degree in interdisciplinary studies, social studies and education from Minnesota State University at Mankato. She served in different internships in Washington, D.C., for three summers, including those at the National Institute of Education, later called the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, and at the Office of the Treasury and International Affairs. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Friday's Scores Aug 30, 2008
Mankato East 28, Detroit Lakes 14. Mankato Loyola 37, Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity 22 ... Mankato West 35, Northfield 13. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Rural Legislative Forum, Friday Dec. 7 Mankato (40) Aug 29, 2008
Rural Legislative Forum, Friday Dec. 7 Mankato ... is the theme of the 25th Annual Rural Legislative Forum on Friday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Central College Conference Center, 1920 Lee Blvd., North Mankato ... Sponsors for the noon lunch will include Community Bank in Amboy, Mankato and Vernon Center; MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Good Thunder. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Obituaries for Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 Aug 29, 2008
Her education continued at Mankato (Minn. State University, where she received a bachelor s of science degree and, in 1991, a master s of science degree in speech language pathology. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Local sports calendar Aug 28, 2008
Mankato West at Century, 7 p.m. ... Century at Mankato West, 4:30 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
