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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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"I ain't dead yet." That was Dad's way of saying yes before he passed September 10. 2024.
It wasn't morbid. Quite the opposite. It meant, let's go. Let's have some fun. Let's do something. We're here today and there is no guarantee about tomorrow, so why would we sit around waiting for life to happen?
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By Bruce Karnick
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9/10/26
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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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Sometimes, being part of the greater area communities, presents a story idea that seems to make sense, especially during the summer months when school and fall sports have not yet started. This …
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Editorial By Bruce Karnick
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8/16/26
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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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Delay is not always the best plan but you can’t do everything today.
You can delay paying your utility bills a few days but you can’t delay for very long because the utility company will …
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By Dr. Glenn Mollette
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7/10/26
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Governor Tim Walz visited Open Cupboard in Maplewood last week to highlight the launch of the Office of Public Service and announce the office's eight inaugural Service to Success grantees. The new …
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7/10/26
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It is a custom to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th with cookouts, family get togethers, boating and fireworks. The national holiday holds such great significance because of what it represents: …
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By John M Galer
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7/2/26
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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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On Wednesday, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Oversight Committee adopted its Majority Report, capping a far-reaching two-year investigation into systemic fraud within Minnesota state …
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By Tom Dippel District 41-B
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5/20/26
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On Friday May 15, the Senate passed an e-bike and motorized bicycle safety bill to update state law in response to the rising use of these vehicles and to help protect Minnesotans from injuries. …
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By Senator Judy Seeberger
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5/20/26
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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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The week following our Easter/Passover holiday break will be known as the “just one more vote” week, as a handful of common sense provisions received votes on the Minnesota House floor. All of …
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By Tom Dippel, District 41-B
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4/22/26
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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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Remember the days when Governor Ventura demanded lower vehicle tab fees, and Minnesotans paid a flat rate of $189 for a new car and that dropped to a flat fee of $89 after that?
Yeah, those days …
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By Tom Dippel District 41-B
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4/1/26
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