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To the editor: The message from our district’s own perception surveys is hard to ignore: ISD 200 needs new school board leadership. Carrie Tate and Jessica Dressley, our current school board chair …
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9/16/26
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To the editor I listened to many candidates before the primary claim that they are "Pro-Life: From conception to natural death". I wonder what the definition for "natural death" is. Nevaeh Crain …
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9/16/26
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To the editor: Until recently our school board has gone largely unnoticed because they understood their role and did it well. Our schools were considered very attractive to both students and …
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9/16/26
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To the editor: ISD 200's perception survey from 2025 shows that staff confidence in the school board has fallen dramatically. When asked whether “The school board is doing what it takes to make our …
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9/16/26
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To the editor: There are five candidates who have filed to run for Hastings School Board. Three of these candidates stand out as extremely well qualified. Mark Zuzek - has dedicated his career to …
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8/27/26
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To the editor: The city did a great job of hosting National Night Out at Lyons Park along with the many sponsors that participated in the event. The event at Lions Park draws many families, lots of …
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8/20/26
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To the editor: We write this letter to support the candidacy of Tom Dippel for Senator of SD 41, Minnesota. Over the time he has served us as our Representative to HD 41B he has matured …
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8/7/26
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To the editor: In reading the Hastings paper, I was surprised to read that the School Board is sending the gymnastic program to Farmington which will most certainly mean the dealth of the program. …
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7/2/26
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To the editor: Earlier this year, an independent reporter revealed an organization that was stealing millions of dollars of U.S. government funds. They called themselves “Quality Learing.” Much …
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6/11/26
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To the editor: For the past three years, one Minnesota mother has done something extraordinary. Without a title, without pay, and without any formal political experience, she has organized, educated, …
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5/7/26
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To the editor:
Countercultural refers to values, behaviors, and lifestyles that intentionally oppose, reject, or challenge the dominant norms of mainstream society. If you’re a true Christian, …
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4/12/26
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To the editor: February 18 is Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation Day – an opportunity to celebrate the hardworking men and women who make a difference in our community every single day. They …
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2/18/26
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To the Editor: On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, residents of Minnesota’s 1,776 townships will have a unique opportunity to take part in Township Day. This annual event allows township residents to …
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2/11/26
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I wanted to leave a note here, in my final edition of the Hastings Journal, thanking all the wonderful people I have had the great privilege to meet and pester and write about over the past nearly …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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2/11/26
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To the editor: We want to acknowledge and thank all the committees, sponsors, staff, volunteers, vendors, law enforcement, bands, the artist who did the ice sculptures in the downtown area, and the …
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2/4/26
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To the editor:
Minnesota is facing billions of dollars in suspected fraud—money meant to feed children, support families, and serve the vulnerable. Instead, it vanished through …
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1/7/26
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Congresswoman Craig-
Anything is better than the Obamanation, Obamacare. You know, the 1,100-page bill that Pelosi said had to be passed so you could see what was in it. A complete disaster from …
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12/24/25
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To the editor: My heart goes out to my fellow residents that are struggling in this beautiful Rivertown, especially after the recent Truth in Taxation Hearing. After heart-wrenching remarks during …
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12/10/25
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To the editor:
Where is the fairness in the recent article showing our school board candidates’ answers to various questions put to them??? Or are you trying to ‘quietly’ say you favor …
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10/29/25
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To whomever might be concerned: I am not sure where to go with this, so I am sending this letter to the newspaper and the police station. First off, I need to explain that I am a strong proponent of …
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8/13/25
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