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Less lake ice has implications for recreation, the environment, and fish and wildlife

We might have had another sufficiently cold winter in Minnesota to support some ice fishing and pond hockey — certainly a colder winter than the one before — but climate experts point out …

Hastings Rotary Honors Julia Rotty as February’s Student of the Month

The Hastings Rotary Club has named Hastings High School senior Julia Rotty as its February 2025 Student of the Month, recognizing her commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service to her …

Recognize people working to create a healthy Dakota County

Dakota County is seeking nominations for the annual Public Health Achievement Awards. The awards recognize Dakota County residents who devote their time, energy and talents to improve health in their …

Dakota County Board discusses Cannabis Retail Ordinance

Deputy Director of Public Services Teresa Mitchell and Assistant City Attorney Justin Hagel presented before the General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole on Dakota County’s Cannabis …

Superintendent Champa is semifinalist interviewer at Owatonna

On March 14, Hastings Superintendent Dr. Tammy Champa interviewed as a semifinalist for the superintendent position in the Owatonna School District. At the interview, Champa spoke to the reason for …

School board discusses special election, seating a temporary member

At the Wednesday, March 12 ISD 200 School Board work session, the board discussed the upcoming special election to fill the empty seat on the board, and the interview process for seating a temporary …
The Lagoon’s kids area features a zero depth pool, geysers and a slide in the shape of the resort’s signature toucan.

A spring break staycation!

With the last blast of winter (I hope) melting away, around our household, our thoughts turned to spring. With spring break coming next week, we decided to get a jump on the fun. We’re …

National Conference for College Women Sudent Leaders May 28-May 30, 2025

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Hastings Branch announces this exciting opportunity for Hastings-area female sophomore or junior college students to attend the National Conference …

The Missy L. Olson Scholarship offered to area students

Atticus Family Law, S. C., is pleased to announce the 2025 Missy L. Olson Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to two students seeking college degrees in fields that support individuals …

DARTS president retirement

DARTS, a community-based nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and caregivers, announces the retirement of its President, Ann Bailey, effective July 2025. Ann Bailey …
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Business
With the last blast of winter (I hope) melting away, around our household, our thoughts turned to spring. With spring break coming next week, we decided to get a jump on the fun. We’re …
Government
A plan that would prevent biological boys in Minnesota from playing in girls’ sports received a full House floor debate this week. State Representative Tom Dippel (R-Cottage Grove) voted yes on …
Crime
Johnny Le, 32 of Richfield, was charged by a warrant complaint on March 3, with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (prohibited occupational relationship) for sexually assaulting a …
Community

ORAC adopts strategic plan

Opioid Prevention Program Coordinator James Johnson Jr. walks members through placing action steps for each of ORAC’s goals on the calendar for the next two years.
At the Tuesday, March 4 meeting of Dakota County’s Opioid Response Action Committee (ORAC), the group finished its three-month creation of a strategic plan and adopted the plan to be carried …
It has been nearly a decade since the last section win in boys’ basketball and this group of young men broke that streak. They play as a team and work hard for each other, making them very fun to watch.

Boys basketball season comes to a heartbreaking end at Eagan

The Raider Boys Basketball team’s season came to a crushing end at the hands of the Eagan Wildcats in a heartbreaking 70-69 loss Mar. 7 after a first-round victory over Eastview on Mar. 4, …

Superintendent Report

As we “spring forward” with our clocks, it’s another sign that spring is just around the corner! In this update, I’m covering a few key legislative topics you may be hearing …

Dakota County schools can register for Metro Children’s Water Festival

Dakota County teachers and home school parents of fourth-grade students are invited to register for a chance to attend the 28th-annual Metro Children’s Water Festival Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the …

ISD #200 Staff Spotlight Karen Beard

Oh, to be a kid again—especially a 3rd grader in Ms. Beard’s classroom at McAuliffe Elementary. What a lucky group of students they are! After hearing countless positive stories about the …
Obituaries
Bradd McNaughton
Bradd H. McNaughton, age 74 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday morning, March 2, 2025. Bradd carried through his diagnosis with strength and courage …
Gordon Gathright
Gordon L. Gathright is at peace with his Lord and Savior. He died on February 25, 2025, at his home in Hastings, Minnesota, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born on November 7, 1951, to Gordon …
Dorothy McCarthy
Dorothy M. McCarthy, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning February 15th, 2025 at Regina Care Center, Hastings, MN. Dorothy was born on the family farm, just south of …
Donald 'Don' Anderson
Donald A. “Don” Anderson, age 56 of Maple Grove and formerly of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday evening, February 27, 2025. Donald …
Arthur Nordtrom
Arthur Duane Nordstrom , age 89, of Hastings, MN, died Feb.22, 2025. Art is the son of Oscar and Alma Nordstrom and the loving, devoted husband of Lois Nordstrom. He is survived by his daughter Deb …

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Local sports

Thomas Foss at the State Swim Meet

The Raiders sent one swimmer to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) state meet, sophomore Thomas Foss. Foss qualified for two events, the 100 butterfly and the 100 backstroke. He finished …

Two Raider athletes reach career milestones

Last week, Hastings had two senior athletes reach career milestones. Girls basketball player Haley Strain (left) scored her 1,000th point, and girls hockey player Victoria Steinke (right) made her …
Congratulations to former Raider Mallory Brake on earning her 100th block for the NCAA Division 1 Creighton Bluejays.
Former Raider basketball star Mallory Brake recently earned her 100 th block for the NCAA Creighton Bluejays. Brake has been making an impact on the Bluejays since her freshman year. As a …
Thomas Foss was the lone Raider from the Boys Swim and Dive team to earn a spot at the state meet and he did so by winning the 100 butterfly with a time of 52.21 to become the Section 3AA Champion. …
Carter Lundstrom has been playing valuable time off the bench helping the Raiders on both the defensive and offensive side of the ball.
The Raider Boys Basketball team finished the regular season with two straight losses. First a 60-59 loss against St. Thomas and then a 74-53 loss to Mahtomedi. The two losses changed nothing for …
River Blades Skaters. Left to right front row: Millie Nitti, Avery Piskor, Etta Thoms, Lyla Sieben, Aislynn Haider, Hannah Woehrmann, Piper Radford, Chesney Marthaler, Marissa Nitti, Abby Stagno, Back Row: Josie Jacobs, Carly Sieben, Letty Meyer, Sydney Iverson, Maddy Graham, Mabel Forrest, Livie Schmidt, Avery Mikonowicz. Not pictured: Lauryn Schulz and Anders Yockey. River Blades Skating School team coaches Director Amanda Truax, Anna Deeg Agrimson, Clara Girgen, Hanna Isadore, Cassie Palmersten and Lexi Simonson.
Congratulations to the Hastings Civic Arena River Blades Skating School Figure Skaters that competed at the Ice Sports Industry (ISI) Frosty Blades Figure Skating Competition at the Blaine Super Rink …
Education

CVEC announces spring term courses

Cannon Valley Elder Collegium (CVEC), a vibrant learning community for people aged 50+ in Minnesota’s Cannon River Valley and beyond, presents fifteen course offerings for Spring Term. …

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Features
College Lit seniors Sienna McCoy, Lauren Meyer, and Delania Kurtz pose with Kao Kalia Yang alongside her book The Song Poet.

Hastings Reads hosts Kao Kalia Yang

“Everything I write is a love letter to someone somewhere,” said Kao Kalia Yang at the Hastings Reads author visit on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Hastings Arts Center. Despite the frigid cold …

Opinion
Columns

My View: Road tripping

My kids have changed. First of all, they aren’t kids anymore. They’re adults. It used to be at this time of the year, we’d be scheming some kind of a family trip. Now, our travels …

Letter to the Editor: Don’t defund the government through tax cuts and tax avoidance

To the editor: The GOP fixation on tax cuts started with the Reagan administration’s make-the-rich-richer cuts (called Trickle Down) in the 1980s. The federal deficit and wealth inequality took …

Rotary honors Andy Lutz with the Paul Harris Fellow Award

In a heartwarming ceremony filled with gratitude and admiration, the Hastings Rotary Club honored longtime educator and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) leader Andy Lutz with the prestigious …

My View: Remember Little Fat Boy

I grew up in less politically correct times, to say the least. When I was a kid, you had to do chores, even if it meant walking a five-mile paper route when it was 10 below zero. Your dad pretty much …

My View: Culinary adventures

I’m preparing myself to go on a culinary adventure, to a place I’ve never before been. Our purchases of eggs these days are pretty sporadic. I think we went through one $5.99 dozen of …

Superintendent Report

Extreme Cold Weather Temperatures Making weather-related school decisions is always challenging, and extreme cold temperatures add even more factors to consider. Some of the key questions that …

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Letters
 Letter to the Editor: Hastings deserves access to 3M funds
To the Editor, Is Senator Judy Seeberger nuts? In last week’s Journal, she criticized Rep. Tom Dippel’s bill that would allow Hastings to take money from a $760 million 3M settlement …
Letter to the Editor: Campaign Promises?
Campaign Promises? To the editor: One of Donald Trump’s key campaign promises was to bring down inflation, specifically the cost of groceries. He assured voters this would be a Day 1 …
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 …

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Web Extras
Last year's average tax refund was over $3,000: Here's why you should file your return now
(BPT) - With the tax return deadline just weeks away on April 15, experts say it's essential to file as soon as possible. People may be delaying their filing due to confusion around IRS layoffs and …
ASICS: The running shoe brand pulls ahead
GOAT reports on how the Gel 1130 sneaker is driving the majority of ASICS' business, accounting for 57% of sales and commanding a +44% average profit margin.
Study finds major disconnect between Black girls and mathematics
The 74 reports that Black girls were far more likely than Black boys to have "a negative math identity" and to not see how the subject connects with their future.
When betrayal works in our favor: New UCLA study reveals the complexity of trust
LA Post shares findings from a new UCLA study about the complexity of trust, including experiment-based examples.
Luxury for less: Best U.S. ZIP codes to find deals on upscale apartments
RentCafe.com conducted an analysis of ZIP codes across the U.S. to uncover urban areas where high-end apartments come with below-average price tags.
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