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Many young men in their formative years took time in their school schedule to learn worthwhile pursuits.
Me? I learned to type. I was fastest on the keyboard in my class.
Other fellows …
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By John McLoone
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1/8/25
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January always brings snow and ice unless you live in the most southern part of the United States. Even then, you aren’t guaranteed to escape January without some harsh weather.
This …
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By Dr. Glenn Mollette
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1/8/25
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Scrolling through every paper of 2024 for the Sports Year in Review, I found myself stopping to read other stories that triggered a smile and a good memory for me. Sure, I am connected more to these …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/1/25
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As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the months ahead. While resolutions often center around health, relationships, or career, focusing on …
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By Jack Syryczuk
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1/1/25
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I have opinions. I have also learned, through experiences, a great many things. And I have a great many things to learn. I also have a great many things that I know very little about, but I have a …
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By Mark Tabola
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12/26/24
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It’s going to be a great Christmas! Barring unforeseen circumstances we plan to celebrate our with all kids, grandkids and a slew of dogs all in one place. Some years, for logistical reasons, …
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By John McLoone
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12/26/24
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It’s literally Christmas Day and we’re all settled in with family and friends. By now we know who has been naughty and who has been nice. The proof is found under the tree, or, not under …
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By Dave Beck
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12/24/24
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It’s an interesting time we live in when a man halfway around the world is the reason that I celebrated with a cold one last week. The internet rules the world these days. I’m guilty of …
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By John McLoone
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12/22/24
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As I drove home one night last week, I tuned into a radio program, and they were talking about the effect inflation has had on all of our lives. Perhaps, one gentleman said, perhaps hardest hit are …
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By John McLoone
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12/19/24
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No story can match the Christmas story.
Mary was just an ordinary girl but she was special in the eyes of God. She was someone God knew he could choose to enter the world as the baby Jesus. Mary …
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By Dr. Glen Mollette
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12/19/24
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I’m going to miss you people, most of you at least. It’s been nice to know you. I’ll see you on the other side…of winter. The first rude cold blast took me aback at …
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12/15/24
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This month is already starting to fly by. Hopefully you’re managing this incredibly busy season with all the school events and opportunities. In this week’s update, I’m excited to …
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By Dr. Tammy Champra
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12/13/24
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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 …
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By John McLoone
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11/27/24
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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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By John Galer
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11/14/24
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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 …
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By John McLoone
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11/14/24
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Hello friends,
As you read this I am high up on a Montana mountain with my 23-year-old daughter Selina Walters hunting elk and mule deer. I have to meet two deadlines as this is a 12-day trip so …
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By Mark Walters
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11/6/24
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We are entering into a different season in America. It’s not a season everyone likes or voted for but the season is changing. For some it’s better, for some it’s worse. For some …
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By Dr. Glenn Mollette
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11/6/24
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It’s hard to believe that in the past week, we went from sunny, eighty-degree days to a snowy Halloween! You have to love our MN weather. With our first glimpse of snow, I’ll use that as …
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By Dr. Tamara Champa
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11/6/24
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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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10/30/24
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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 …
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10/30/24
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