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Starting in 2026, Ernest Stellingwerff will take over as interim executive director for Hastings-based nonprofit Rise Up Recovery. Stellingwerff will be taking over for former Executive Director and …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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1/6/26
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Established in 1919, the American Legion Nelson-Lucking Post 47 has been a staple in the downtown restaurant and bar scene since 1956 at its current location, 50 Sibley Street. The Legion has the …
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By Bruce Karnick
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12/30/25
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Portraits of 19th century rulers line the walls of the drawing room, their faces no bigger than a fingernail. The letters “VR” have been shot into the wall, but the bullet holes are barely bigger …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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12/30/25
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Last week, the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau recognized Christy Baum, special education teacher at Hastings High School, as the Educator of the Year. Baum was presented with the …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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12/30/25
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Black Dirt Theater’s Improv is set to return in 2026 in eight shows from January through May. The troupe began in the winter of 2011 and has been hosting shows during the winter and spring since. …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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12/30/25
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Emotional Rescue Founder Shannon Tarr first realized something was wrong when Emotional Rescue’s Facebook page was demonetized. The page, which has some 272,000 followers, served as the main income …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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12/30/25
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For a second year, the LeDuc Historic Site opened its doors to visitors on the shortest day of the year for its second annual winter solstice event. The event started last year by former Site …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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12/30/25
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A Cottage Grove man was charged Dec. 22 in Dakota County Court for multiple offenses of using a stolen credit card. Derek Robert Jubinal, 43, was charged with theft by swindle (aggregating) (over …
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Staff Report
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12/30/25
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It all comes down to this. The spectacular UW-River Falls Falcons are 13-1, WIAC champions and heading to the Stagg Bowl to compete for a National Championship. In what has become the greatest season …
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By Andrew Harrington
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12/30/25
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Last Tuesday, Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview and Rosemount high schools and all 13 schools in ISD 191 in Burnsville were closed due to receiving “multiple concerning messages posted online that …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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12/24/25
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A late-night fire damaged a house under construction in a new development on Ridgepointe Drive Tuesday, Dec. 17, after a passerby spotted flames coming from the roof and called it in. The call came …
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By Bruce Karnick
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12/24/25
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Pastor James “Jim” Bzoskie, the founder of Corner Bible Church, died last week. Bzoskie was a pillar of the community, meeting regularly with Hastings police and fire departments and Dakota …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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12/24/25
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The ISD 200 School Board adopted the 2026 levy and budget with a 1.9% decrease in the levy, translating into a $64 decrease for homes valued at $300,000, near the average home price in Hastings. …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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12/24/25
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Co-owner of the popular Spiral Brewery in downtown Hastings, Fox has served as commissioner on the Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA), where she was appointed Treasurer …
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12/24/25
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Adults looking to unwind with a good book and socialize with others can register for the Dakota County Library’s annual Winter Reads program. More than 50 events are scheduled from Jan. 12 to Feb. …
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12/24/25
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The Dakota County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 16 approved the county’s 2026 budget and property tax levy. The budget reflects state and federal funding cuts and cost shifts, unfunded …
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12/24/25
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Treasure Island Resort and Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Community are preparing to significantly expand their charitable footprint in 2026, building on decades of community giving with a new …
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By Bruce Karnick
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12/24/25
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Staring Jan. 1, the state’s Paid Family Medical Leave program will begin, compelling employers to provide paid family leave for several situations including adoption or birth of a child and caring …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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12/24/25
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Results point to state investments delivering promising returns for student health and wellbeing
Today, state official released results from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey, which show …
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12/24/25
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Students at Pinecrest Elementary wrapped up this year’s Merchants Bank 10 Days of Giving campaign with smiles, celebration, and a well-earned custard treat from Culver’s, after once again leading …
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By Bruce Karnick
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12/22/25
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