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The first puck dropped at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, but the meaning of the morning extended well beyond the opening faceoff. The forecast for the final day started with 15 below zero temps during warmups …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/28/26
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When Hockey Day Minnesota was publicly announced to be coming to Hastings during January 2024, the event required a huge amount of preparation, a challenge that didn’t faze Mayor Mary Fasbender: …
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By Graham P. Johnson and Bruce Karnick
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1/28/26
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While blizzard-like conditions raged outside last Wednesday night, the Dakota Hawks fought on home turf against rivals Brainerd Warriors and the Lakeville/Farmington/Burnsville Blazing Cats. The …
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By Graham P. Johnson
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1/28/26
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The Hastings Raiders Nordic ski team turned in a strong showing on Jan. 20, 2026, competing in the MEC Classic at Hyland Park Reserve, with the boys team earning a first place finish and the girls …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/28/26
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The Hastings Raiders girls basketball team kept rolling through a busy and productive week, stacking three wins and stretching their surge to seven straight victories. Coming into the week at 8-7, …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/28/26
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The Hastings Raiders boys basketball team stayed busy last week, hosting two strong Metro-area opponents and gaining valuable experience despite a pair of home losses. Hastings opened the week …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/28/26
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The Hastings Raiders boys hockey team skated into last week with an 8-7 record and left feeling good after a hard-fought road win that tested their depth and discipline. Hastings traveled to face …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/23/26
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The Hastings Raiders girls hockey team entered last week with a 4-15-1 record and stayed home at Hastings Civic Arena for two games that showed both the grind of a close loss and the reward of a …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/23/26
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By Bruce Karnick bruce@hastingsjournal.news The Hastings Raiders boys basketball team spent the week on the road, testing itself against a pair of tough opponents while continuing to search for …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/22/26
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The Hastings Raiders girls basketball team put together a productive week at home, picking up a pair of wins that showed steady growth on both ends of the floor. Coming in at 6-7, Hastings defended …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/22/26
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Hockey Day MN has turned into a full week spectacle of hockey, music, food, and fun. The week kicked off on Jan. 17 with the MN Warriors team scrimmage before a Saturday full of great varsity hockey …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/21/26
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The Hastings Raiders have three brother/sister combos who skate for the varsity hockey teams. Left to right, Bentley and Charlie Stoffel, Sky and Jack Woodwick and Rylan and Mackenzie Krauth. All …
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Photo by Bruce Karnick
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1/21/26
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The Hastings High School (HHS) Raiders and St. Elisabeth Ann Seton (SEAS) Patriots Archery Teams traveled to Roseville to compete in the Beacon Shootout – Bullseye and 3D Tournaments. These …
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By Bruce Karnick and Ryan Renneke
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1/14/26
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The Hastings Raiders boys basketball team had a lighter week on the schedule than planned, but they made sure the game that was played counted. Hastings was scheduled for two contests during the …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/14/26
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The Hastings Dance Team spent the weekend doing what it does best, taking the floor with confidence, energy, and steady improvement, and coming home with results that showed it. After a full day of …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/14/26
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The Hastings Civic Arena was a busy place over the weekend as the Hastings Hockey Association wrapped up another successful Big Chill tournament, bringing together youth teams, families, and …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/14/26
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Josh McLay’s name has long been familiar in Minnesota wrestling circles, first for what he accomplished on the mat and later for what he built on the sidelines. That career now includes one more …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/14/26
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The Hastings Raiders girls basketball team put together a strong and steady week, picking up two convincing Metro East Conference wins and moving back toward the middle of the league standings. …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/14/26
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The Hastings Raiders boys hockey team completed a busy week with a dramatic overtime road win followed by a close home loss, showing resilience, steady effort, and balanced scoring throughout both …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/14/26
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The Hastings Raiders girls hockey team entered last week with a 3-14-1 record and faced a busy stretch with two games in two days, both on the road. Hastings opened the week on Friday, Jan. 9, with a …
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By Bruce Karnick
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1/14/26
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