# Mankato Free Press

> Local news, weather, events, and classifieds app. (iPhone/iPad app by CNHI LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mankato-free-press/id429744440 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CNHI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422875061)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.45/5 from 133 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 36 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Romanian and 3 more
- Released: 2011-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mankato-free-press/id429744440/reviews.md

## What is Mankato Free Press?

Take the Mankato Free Press with you wherever and whenever you go. Your community resource for news, commentary, photos, video and special features is evolving. Access it now and take off with our award-winning breaking news, sports, weather and more. 
 
Features:
- Download daily editions and content to read offline at your convenience.
- Get breaking news and developing stories from the Mankato Free Press newsroom.
- Browse photos and watch videos of local and national events.
- View articles as they were written and edited for the Mankato Free Press print edition.
- Access free local weather, events, classifieds and shopping information 
- See each page and article in a horizontal or vertical display.
- Share articles, photos, coupons and local events with friends on your social network.

## Key features

- Offline reading of daily editions
- Breaking news updates
- Photo and video galleries
- Print edition layout view
- Local weather and events
- Social sharing of content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Today's ePaper | $2.49 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 48)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mankato-free-press/id429744440/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Essential

*2026-07-30, version 3.19.24*

Need to check obituaries to make sure I am not listed!

### 5/5 — Great local paper

*2026-03-12, version 3.18.13*

I am consistently impressed by the quality of reporting and coverage of this paper.  It is superior to many of the much larger circulation newspapers based on my experience

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-02-12, version 3.18.13*

Great website.  Easy to navigate.

### 5/5 — Essential

*2026-01-14, version 3.18.13*

Need to check obituaries to make sure I am not listed!

### 5/5 — Free press

*2025-10-06, version 3.18.13*

Sometimes slow to clear up images and text. I have good internet and I am patient waiting.

### 5/5 — Accessible and reliable

*2025-07-24, version 3.18.13*

The MFP app runs reliably and has features that help me access the news in ways that work best for me. I’m a fan of the e-edition, which looks like the actual print version but acts like a digital copy.

### 5/5 — Essential

*2025-06-04*

Use news daily especially weather almanac.

### 4/5 — Reading the Free Press

*2024-11-16, version 3.15.06*

I love reading the Free Press online. You never have to worry if and when it will be delivered. I don’t like the fact that there are so many things on the website and I have to enter my user name and password every time I look for something.

### 4/5 — Best local newspaper

*2024-10-30, version 3.15.06*

I enjoy keeping up with the news that is most important to me. The Free Press does a stellar job of bringing local news and stories of interest to people in this area. They also cover Minnesota and national stories of importance to our community.

### 5/5 — Love the mobile app

*2024-10-04, version 3.13.03*

I love that I can read the newspaper anytime without papers piling up. It’s easy to go to any section.  It’s especially handy when traveling to keep up on the news back home.

## Frequently asked questions about Mankato Free Press

### What does the Mankato Free Press app offer?

The app provides access to local news, commentary, photos, videos, and special features from the Mankato Free Press. You can get breaking news, sports updates, weather forecasts, and information on local events and classifieds.

### Can I read articles offline?

Yes, you can download daily editions and content to read offline at your convenience. This allows you to catch up on news even when you don't have an internet connection.

### Is the Mankato Free Press app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to a range of local information. There may be in-app purchases available for premium content or features.

### What kind of local information is available?

Beyond news and sports, the app offers free local weather forecasts, information on community events, classified advertisements, and shopping details. You can also view articles as they were written for the print edition.

### How can I share content from the app?

You can easily share articles, photos, coupons, and local events with your friends through your social network directly from the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.19.24 — 2026-04-16

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

### 3.18.13 — 2025-05-20

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

### 3.15.06 — 2024-10-21

We've fixed the new edition pop up- it will take you where you want to go!
Stability Improvements
General bugfixes

### 3.13.03 — 2024-05-22

- Bug fixes, including a fix for comic readability in article mode

### 3.10.03 — 2024-03-01

- Improved stability
- General bug fixes

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