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Fraud Update I’ve heard the concerns of many of my constituents about fraud and the theft of taxpayer dollars, and I share those concerns. I’m incredibly frustrated that programs meant to help …
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By Senator Judy Seeberger
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4/1/26
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The Minnesota House of Representatives is once again open for business after lawmakers returned to St. Paul on Tuesday for the start of the 2026 legislative session. The off year of the legislative …
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By Tom Dippel District 41-B
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2/25/26
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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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At Hastings Public Schools, one of our core values is Partnership. We believe we are strongest when we collaborate with students, families, businesses, and our broader community to support learning …
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By Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman
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2/18/26
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When I pulled out of the high school parking lot last Tuesday night, leaving the GOP precinct caucus and heading to the DFL caucus, I had the feeling I was missing something important. At the middle …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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2/11/26
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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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About a month ago, I shared details about the rampant fraud that is taking place in Minnesota. At that time a report stated that Minnesota taxpayer …
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By Tom Dippel, District 41-B
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1/14/26
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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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Legislative update: State Rep. Tom Dippel column head
Walz administration is responsible for statewide fraud
Minnesota has a fraud problem. For years, the Walz administration and Democrats …
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By Tom Dippel, District 41-B
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12/11/25
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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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We can’t think about December without thinking about Christmas. December is saturated with Christmas. Christmas shopping, Christmas baking, Christmas Carols, Christmas television programs, …
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By Dr. Glenn Mollette
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12/10/25
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School Board Election Results The votes are in, and we are pleased to share the results of the recent school board election. Elaine Mikel-Mulder will continue serving on the ISD 200 School Board. We …
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By Dr. Kristine Wehrkamp Herman
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11/12/25
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I proclaimed Saturday as Loser Day. It needs a little explaining. My first job out of college, I wrote sports in a town of about 10,000 residents. It was a grind of a job. I would start Monday at …
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By John McLoone
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11/12/25
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There’s a guy in the grocery store who is really mad at a guy he works with. It seems the other guy is getting the “cake” jobs, and it really bugs him. This I know because we …
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By John McLoone
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11/6/25
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The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce announced Hastings’ Kristy Barse as part of its Leadership Minnesota Class of 2025-26 today. The select group of business leaders from across the state are …
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11/4/25
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From time to time, as I get older – an older I am getting – I need a break of a few weeks from my weekly message to you fine readers. The inspiration isn’t what it used to be. In …
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By John McLoone
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10/29/25
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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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