Edie Schmierbach

Mankato

Writer at Mankato Free Press

features writer, coordinator of history columns

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Articles

What are tips for pedestrian safety?

5 days ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Question: I notice a lot of people walking and running along the highway. The thing that concerns me is that they are moving in the same direction of traffic with their back to the potential hazard. Can you talk about pedestrian safety and what people should do when on the highway? Answer: Minnesota state law says that pedestrians along a roadway shall, when practicable, walk or move on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder giving way to oncoming traffic.
Plant sales, farmers markets sprouting up

6 days ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Abundant early spring rainfall and warm temperatures have brought on the greening of drab landscapes and the season of plant sales, swaps and farmers markets. "We'll have flowers, herbs, houseplants, pots and garden decorations," said Doris Winter, 88, treasurer for the Le Sueur Garden Club. The group's annual plant sale starts 9 a.m. Saturday in a new location, Le Sueur Community Center. While parents shop, children may participate in a seed-art project.
Briefs

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Paddlefish talk set todayST. PETER — A free presentation about paddlefish is 6 p.m. today at the aptly named Paddlefish Brewing, 108 S. Minnesota Ave. John Hoxmeier’s hourlong presentation about the large fish found in the Minnesota River will include description of local ecosystems.
Exhibits

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Minnesota State University — Senior Show 2 through Friday in Conkling Gallery, Nelson Hall. Arts Center of Saint Peter — Photos by Areca Roe in main gallery and window display of “Creating Peace” a mixed-media installation by Kylee Mack through May 17 at 315 S. Minnesota Ave. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
Entertainment calendar

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Trivia contest — 6 p.m., The Loose MooseSongwriters in the Round featuring bass players — 8 p.m., Arts Center of Saint Peter, 315 S. Minnesota Ave.; free Minnesota Original Musical Festival event. NaKato Bar and Grill — 5 p.m., Women of KatoMerely Players production: “Treasure Island” — 7 p.m., Lincoln Community Center, 110 Fulton St.; adult ticket $17 plus fees, senior or youth ticket $15 plus fees; merelyplayers.com.
What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Question: In one day, I had three incidents where cars did not yield right of way when they had a flashing left-turn arrow. I have observed several other incidents involving other drivers as well. It seems of late people seem to think the flashing arrow gives them the right of way. Answer: A flashing yellow light or arrow means “caution.” Proceed through the intersection with caution. Yield the right of way to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.
Briefs

2 weeks ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Credit union programs setMANKATO — A program about avoiding scams and a class that teaches children about money are being offered by SouthPoint Financial Credit Union in the Blue Earth County Library’s auditorium, 100 E. Main St. Lisa Lovering, Minnesota Department of Commerce’s financial exploitation investigator, is the speaker for the fraud awareness seminar 1-2 p.m. today. She will discuss how to avoid common scams such as identity theft and ways to prevent falling victim to fraud.
Vets, family members, immigrants recall Vietnam War

2 weeks ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. The takeover of the city by communist North Vietnam marked the end of the Vietnam War. At the height of U.S. military involvement in the war, dozens of young soldiers from Blue Earth and Nicollet counties died in battles fought in the Southeast Asian country. Many local residents’ lives were affected by that decades-long and difficult war in a part of the world 7,000 miles from Minnesota.
Why does railroad sign include word 'exempt' ?

2 weeks ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Question: The other day I came across a railroad crossing sign with the word “EXEMPT” placed on it. What is that all about? Answer: An "X"-shaped sign identifies a railroad crossing. If there is more than one track, a sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks. Warning signs, pavement markings, gates and flashing red lights are positioned at most railroad crossings. Pavement markings include a stop line, an “X,” and the letters “RR” painted on the pavement in front of the crossing.
Coming Sunday: Vietnam War's effects

2 weeks ago | mankatofreepress.com | Edie Schmierbach

Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, military veterans, family members and Vietnamese immigrants from the area reflect on the war that deeply affected their lives. See the story in Sunday's Free Press.