MANKATO — In a little over a year, Mankato furnaces, stoves and other appliances will operating in part on fuel generated from water under plans submitted to the city by CenterPoint Energy. Known as “green hydrogen,” the proposal will include a 1-megawatt... See more
Mark Fischenich mfischenich@mankatofreepress.com MANKATO — A hydrogen production and storage facility on Mankato’s north side won’t use an excessive amount of water. And, images of a historic German airship notwithstanding, it won’t be an undue safety con... See more
MANKATO — Another fast-growing chicken chain is bringing a franchise to Mankato as soon as this year, thanks to retired longtime NBA player Kris Humphries and his family, according to multiple media reports. The Humphries family brought the first Dave’s H... See more
MANKATO — Iran might be 6,500 miles from Mankato, and not a drop of local gasoline comes from Iranian oil. But the leadup to the war between the U.S./Israel and Iran caused Mankato gas prices to spike 42 cents in the second half of February. The onset of ... See more
MANKATO — RibFest is going to be shorter, smaller, less ribby and more retro this summer. Mankato's primary summertime festival for nearly three decades, the early August event has seen a decline in attendance in recent years. With construction planned fo... See more
