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The Raiders have a new face at guard, Violet Schult will be the main Raider to lead the offensive play calling on the floor and the one who puts the play into motion.

Girls basketball opens season dousing the Blaze 62-27

The Hastings Raiders girls' basketball team, now in its second season under head coach Rick Tavernier, kicked off the 2024-25 season with a resounding victory over the Burnsville Blaze on Tuesday, …
Brayden Krauth scored his first varsity goal and earned an assist against Bloomington Jefferson.

Boys Hockey drops barn burner for game number two of the season

The Raiders Boys Hockey team started the season with a 3-3 tie. In that game, Chisago Lakes scored two goals within a minute of each other in the third to force the tie. In the second game of the …

Pre-planning funerals does not need to be a difficult task

This is the third and final part of the series of articles to help families have positive and constructive discussions around a difficult topic. Part 2: November 28, 2024 Part 1 can be found in our …

Minnesota completes lead pipe inventory with one of the highest response rates in nation

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that 100% of the state’s community water systems have completed an inventory of their service lines as part of a national effort to …

Hastings man struck by vehicle and killed while removing deer from road

A 69-year-old Hastings man was killed early Wednesday morning when he was hit by a vehicle while removing a deer from the road that his vehicle had hit. According to the Dakota County Sheriff’s …

True crime author speaking at Pleasant Hill Library

On Saturday, Dec. 7, Forensic Psychologist and True Crime author Frank F. Weber will be speaking at Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Weber will speak about his forensic work …

United Heroes League and Tradition Capital Bank to donate $1 Million in toys to military members

Being a military family can be very difficult and stressful, especially around the holidays with deployments and training, oftentimes one or both parents miss milestone events and holidays. Add the …

After more than 50 years, Greiner is hanging up the clippers

Back when Dick Greiner looked to start his own barbershop in the 1980s, there were more than 3,500 license applications for small town barbershops. 40 years later, that number dwindled to less than …

Johnson Jewelers to close after 40 years

After nearly 40 years of service, R. L. Johnson Jewelers will be closing their doors for the final time on Dec. 24, 2024. Since 1985, Johnson Jewelers has been a staple of the Hastings business …
Kelly Jo Marie Kocurek

Red Wing man found guilty of first-degree murder

May 18, 2021 was the last time family members saw Kelly Jo Marie Kocurek before her final five days were spent clinging to life. At that time, her boyfriend, Kyle Steven Williams was the only suspect …
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Business
Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, …
Government
On Monday December 2, the Hastings City Council will hold its annual Truth in Taxation meeting for the 2025 city budget. The Truth in Taxation meeting was first adopted in Minnesota in 1988 meant to …
Crime
A Texas man was arrested after a 20-mile high-speed chase Nov. 18 that started in Hastings. Christopher Patrick Horton, 24, Childress, TX, was charged with a felony count of fleeing a peace officer …
Community
Ann and Bill Sylvander

Hastings Prescott Arts Council Announces 2024 Arts Heroes

The Hastings Prescott Arts Council (HPAC) is proud to announce Chris Falteisek, a Prescott native, and Ann and Bill Sylvander from Hastings, as the 2024 HPAC Arts Heroes. These remarkable individuals …

Give the gift of safer roads this holiday season; drive safe and drive sober

As the holiday season approaches and people begin making travel plans, it’s important to think about personal safety and the well-being of first responders on Minnesota roads. The Minnesota …

Making difficult family discussions easier over the holidays

This is part two of a series of articles to help families have positive and constructive discussions around a difficult topic. Part 2: November 28, 2024 Part 1 can be found in our November 21, 2024, …

Chris Falteisek to perform in a Candlelight Christmas Concert at Christ Episcopal Church of Woodbury on Dec. 6

On Friday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. Hastings resident Chris Falteisek will be in concert at Christ Episcopal Church of Woodbury. All are invited to join this hour-long Candlelight Piano Concert, as we …

Regina Auxiliary hosting Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 16

The Regina Auxiliary is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Monday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Hastings. This is a special Blood Drive through the American Red Cross …
Obituaries
Paul Lyon
Paul M. Lyon, age 37 of Apple Valley, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Paul was born on May 24, 1987, in Hastings to Steve and Cindy (Mallery) Lyon. Following his graduation from …
Merle Muench
Merle H. Muench, age 89, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at United Hospital in Saint Paul. Merle was born on June 28, 1935, to …
Avis Robben
Avis M. Robben, age 87, of Hastings passed away on November 25, 2024. Avis Marie Booen was born on July 26, 1937 in Woodside Township, MN to James Harold and Mabel (Krenz) Booen. She attended …
Barb (Heesch) Bittner
Barb (Heesch) Bittner was a wife, mother, sister, and friend. She left this world on November 22nd, 2024, and is survived by family. She was born to Tom and Helen Heesch on Christmas Eve 1956 and …
Morris Jones
Morris Lee Jones, 83, of Welch, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Red Wing Seventh Day Adventist …

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Local sports

A historic moment for Raider Athletics, Dance team’s first competition

The girls documented the moment and soaked it all in after the first ever competition for the Raider Dance Team. Welcome the Raider Dance Team! (L to R): Front row: Elayna Latch, Lydia Davidson, Donna Andrea, Vivian Hill, Ava Klug, Jojo Molitor, Kendyll Nelson. Second Row: Brianna Kummer, Macy Kirk, Avery Courneya, Miley Pagel, Lily Powell, Suzanne “Zuzu” Cullen. Third Row: Jaidyn Johnson, Kate Marthaler, Maddyn Schluessler, Makenna McGraw, Delaney McGraw, Taylor Schulte, Claire Montgomery, Ella Meyer, Leighton Siebenaler
It has been said before, but for this story, it needs to be said again, High School Dance Team is the second largest high school sport in the State of Minnesota behind only one sport, football. It …
United Heroes League President Shane Hudella addressed the crowd at United Heroes League as part of their annual Veterans Day Jamboree which celebrates the opening day of the outdoor SCHEELS Rink at the Tradition Veterans Complex. They also held a groundbreaking ceremony for the next phase of the facility improvements, a new locker room building and 1,200 seat bleachers.

United Heroes League hosts Veterans Jamboree

We may only be nearing the end of 2024, but if the speed at which this year seems to have passed is an indication of how fast Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 will be here, you should be looking for it next …
Sophomore Jonas Schauer made his varsity debut for the Raiders logging his first and second goal of the young season including this first goal for the team in 2024.
The Raider Boys Hockey team finally had their first regular season game of the 2024-25 season and the action did not disappoint. The Wildcats from Chisago Lakes made the trip to Hastings to complete …
The Raiders defense has been spectacular this season with Victoria Steinke at a .948 save percentage on the season and swarming defensive scheme that limits a lot of the shots on Steinke. Over the course of five games, the Hastings defense has allowed less than 20 shots on goal per game average, a big key to that has been clearing any second chance shots before the opponents can get to them.
The girls’ hockey season is two weeks strong, and the Raiders have had four big wins over non-conference teams with one heart breaking, overtime loss to last year’s state champion. The …
Cindy Lyon receives the Softball Direct of the Year award from the Minnesota Softball board. Left to right Dan Pfeffer – MN Softball, Shelia Duncan presenter and friend, Cyndy Lyon, Tom Bye MN Softball.
Minnesota Softball oversees the majority of the youth softball leagues throughout the state. This organization was established in 1925 to regulate competition and ensure fairness to all involved. …
This is one of the coolest traditions that Hastings Hockey has created, the All-Girls Hockey photo. Each year, every girl that is part of the Hastings hockey program is invited to take their picture with the Raider Varsity team. This photo shows the span of ages for the program, and it gives the kids a chance to interact with the girls that have come up through the program.
Hastings Girls Hockey Day is a great young tradition celebrating the impact that girls have on the Hastings hockey programs. The day features games from a variety of levels of the girls hockey …
Education
Heather Beedy

ISD #200 Staff Spotlight Heather Beedy

For a decade now, we have had the privilege of having Ms. Heather Beedy as a teacher in the Bridge program at HMS. The Bridge program offers support and services to the many middle school students …

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Features
Mandy Madsen

Hastings Arts Center opens new exhibition

The Hastings Arts Center opened a new showing in its gallery featuring the works of artists Mandy Madsen and Susan Solomon on Nov. 1. The showing will host a reception on Nov. 13 at the gallery and …

Opinion
Columns

Dave Lorentz

Dave Lorentz, age 70 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday morning, November 24, 2024. David Nicholas, the son of Donald and Bernadette (Ficker) Lorentz, was born on February …

James Majeski

James P. Majeski, age 72, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Prescott, Wisconsin on May 25, 1952 to Werner and Elinor (Madsen) Majeski and …

Marguerita Marschall

Marguerita M. Marschall, age 92, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Therese Senior Living in Shoreview on Thursday afternoon, November 21, 2024. Marguerita was born in …

My View: Changing opinions

There’s a lot of debate going on in our country right now. Sometimes, the discourse is less than civil. Sometimes, opinions of other people offend us. But let’s not let that ruin the …

My View: Moving on

Just like that, it was over. After being inundated with negative information from both sides seemingly since the last election, I was able to wade through the garbage and cast my ballot. I walked out …

Big Tech Uses Journalism; Big Tech Should Pay For It

The powers that Google and Facebook have over economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry—has caught the attention of lawmakers in Washington, DC. After a …

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Letters
Letter to the Editor-Thank you to the community
To the editor: On behalf of the Hastings Area Rotary Club, I would like to extend a huge thank you to all who helped make Rivertown Live a great community event. Thank you to all the volunteers, …
Jen Fox: The Only Choice for District 41B
There is something so exciting about seeing a familiar name and face splashed across ads in the news paper or on fliers in the mail. It is especially exciting when that familiar face is someone you …
Letter to the Editor: Impatience is not a virtue
To the editor: Hastings residents should now be seeing a safer Hwy 55 corridor between Co. Rd. 42 and Hwy 52. There is now a left turn lane at Doyle Path as well as a reconstruction of the railroad …
Letter to the Editor: Support Jen Fox
To the editor: As a proud Hastings ISD 200 nutrition staff member and a union steward of SEIU Local 284, I'm excited to support Jen Fox for House District 41B. One of the biggest reasons for my …
Letter to the Editor: Rotary says ‘thanks’
To the editor: On behalf of the Hastings Area Rotary Club, I would like to extend a huge thank you to all who helped make Rivertown Live a great community event. Thank you to all the volunteers, …

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Web Extras
Will you let AI do the shopping for you?
When AI goes shopping: AI agents promise to lighten your purchasing load − if they can earn your trust
AI shopping agents are coming. They could hunt for deals, find the right items and even make purchases – if you trust them to ‘get’ you, protect your privacy and not coax you into buying too much.
An avid traveler, Pearl Young – waving at the top of the stairs – traveled to Hawaii on a UND alumni trip in 1960. <a href=Pearl Young Papers collection in UND's Special Collections" />
Pearl Young, the first woman to work in a technical role at NASA, overcame barriers and ‘raised hell’ − her legacy continues today
Many of her male colleagues believed Pearl Young had an attitude problem based on her efforts to advocate for herself and her team.
Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades – 2024 report card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more
Rapid changes underway in the Arctic affect the region’s people and wildlife, and the entire planet.
Top holiday food and drink ranked via national poll, online ordering data
Instacart shares the top festive foods, treats, and drinks enjoyed by Americans ahead of and during the holidays.
Top holiday food and drink ranked via national poll, online ordering data
Instacart shares the top festive foods, treats, and drinks enjoyed by Americans ahead of and during the holidays.
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