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Hastings Skiers gain momentum through December, January meets

The Hastings Alpine Ski Team continued to build momentum through the heart of the winter schedule, turning in steady performances across multiple meets in December and early January at Afton Alps. … more

By Bruce Karnick | 1/14/26

Hastings Raiders shine in Nordic ski meet

The Hastings Raiders turned in a strong all-around performance at their most recent Nordic ski meet, with the boys team earning a convincing first place finish and the girls placing third in a … more

By Bruce Karnick | 1/14/26

The insurance settlement has been reached for the Hastings Creamery Co-operative that closed in August of 2023 and burned that September. Little has happened at the site in the two years since.

Hastings Creamery Co-op insurance settles

A settlement has been reached between the Hastings Creamery Co-operative and its insurance, clearing the way for the site’s cleanup. The burnt husk of the creamery has sat on the corner of … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 1/13/26

Hockey Day Minnesota begins in Hastings Jan. 17 and will feature outdoors games at the United Heroes League stadium throughout the week.

‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’: Hockey Day Minnesota comes to Hastings

The 20th annual Hockey Day Minnesota is set to begin this Saturday with hockey events big and small, from area JV and varsity games, alumni games, and international games all culminating in the clash … more

By Graham P. Johnson | 1/13/26

Hastings forward Carter Hanson breaks through the defense and scores during the Raiders’ home win, providing the game’s lone goal.

Boys Hockey shows grit in tournament play, blank Hopkins on Parent’s Night

The Hastings Raiders boys hockey team entered the week with a 5-5 record and faced a busy stretch that mixed tournament pressure with a special home event. Hastings opened holiday play at the South … more

By Bruce Karnick | 1/7/26

UWRF players rejoice after winning the Division III National Championship for the first time in school history in Hall of Fame Stadium at Canton, Ohio, Jan. 4 24-14 over North Central.

‘The mud is the process it takes to be in the clouds’: UWRF wins first football National Title in school history

Canton, OHIO — They have done it. For the first time in school history, the University of Wisconsin River Falls is the Division III Football National Champion. In a defensive Stagg Bowl finale, an … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/7/26

Girls hockey tests themselves against tough field at New Hope Holiday Tournament

The Hastings Raiders girls hockey team entered the week with a 3-10-1 record and spent three days in New Hope competing in the holiday classic tournament. Hastings opened play Monday, Dec. 29, … more

By Bruce Karnick | 1/7/26

Brady Hendrickson drives the lane during holiday tournament action for Hastings. The junior guard had a productive week, scoring 46 points across three games, including a 22-point performance in the win over Bloomington Jefferson, while also handling point guard duties and setting the tone offensively.

Raiders place third in holiday tournament

The Hastings Raiders boys basketball team packed a lot into a busy holiday stretch, three games in six days, two at home and one on the road, with close finishes, strong individual efforts, and a … more

By Bruce Karnick | 1/7/26

Hastings junior Lauren Wagner rises for an inside jumper during the Raiders’ game against Park. Wagner contributed throughout the week, scoring in all three games as Hastings battled through a holiday tournament run and a narrow road loss.

Girls basketball drops heartbreaker at Park

The Hastings girls basketball team closed out a demanding stretch with three games in six days, mixing strong performances with narrow margins that showed just how thin the line can be during the … more

By Bruce Karnick | 1/7/26

‘The mud is the process it takes to be in the clouds’: UWRF wins first football National Title in school history

Canton, OHIO — They have done it. For the first time in school history, the University of Wisconsin River Falls is the Division III Football National Champion. In a defensive Stagg Bowl finale, an … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/5/26

Bauer leads Girls Basketball in tough road test at Hill-Murray

The Hastings Raiders girls basketball team wrapped up its most recent week of action with a tough road test Monday, Dec. 22, at Hill Murray School, where Hastings fell 94-61. The Raiders competed … more

By Bruce Karnick | 12/30/25

Bentley Stoffel lets a quality scoring chance go, but her shot is deflected just wide of the net by a Rochester Mayo defender as the Raiders applied steady pressure.

Girls Hockey generate pressure but come up empty in holiday week loss to Rochester Mayo

The Hastings Raiders girl’s hockey team had a challenging week on the ice, wrapping up play just before the holiday break with a 4 to 0 loss to Rochester Mayo on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Hastings Civic … more

By Bruce Karnick | 12/30/25

Woodbury’s Blake Rohrer scores a 79-yard touchdown in the final minute to beat Johns Hopkins and advance to the National Championship.

Local players lead UWRF to National Championship game

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 … more

By Andrew Harrington | 12/30/25

Hastings forward Lukas Niederkorn fires a shot on goal during Thursday’s home game, but the attempt is turned aside by the Hill-Murray goaltender as the Raiders pressed for offense.

Boys hockey faces two tough opponents, now 4-5 on the season

The Hastings Raiders boys hockey team entered a difficult week sitting at 4-3 on the season, knowing the margin for error was slim against two tough opponents. By the end of the week, Hastings had … more

By Bruce Karnick | 12/24/25

Addison Lanning had another solid performance between the pipes for the Raiders stopping 28 of the 30 goals she faced in the 3-2 overtime win. Lanning is eighth in total shots seen having faced 437 shots on goal, saving 385 in 13 games, good for a .881 save percentage.

Girls hockey ends losing streak with back-to-back full game, gritty outings

The Raiders entered the week 2-9 on a seven-game losing streak that ended against So. St. Paul (0-3) when the girls fought to a 2-2 tie. For a young Hastings group searching for momentum, the effort … more

By Bruce Karnick | 12/24/25

Carter Lundstrom leaps into the air to disrupt a Woodbury possession during Hastings’ road game on Dec. 15. Lundstrom scored five points in the 56-49 loss to the Royals.

Boys basketball splits week, moves to 4-2 on the season

The Raider boys basketball team entered the week 3-1 with three games left before the holiday break. First was a trip to Woodbury on Dec. 15, where the 0-4 Royals came out on top 56-49. Hastings then … more

By Bruce Karnick | 12/24/25

Girls basketball moves to 3-2 on the season

The Raiders girls basketball team entered the week 2-1 with two games on the docket. After a home win against Bloomington Jefferson last week the girls had eight days of no games before a two-day, … more

By Bruce Karnick | 12/17/25

Will Savage snaps a shot to the top right corner for a goal against Simley, a finish that looked nearly identical to his power-play game winner against New Prague later in the week. Savage had a strong stretch for the Raiders, scoring two goals and adding an assist over the three-game week, including the lone goal in the 1-0 win over undefeated New Prague.

Boys hockey now over .500 with 2-1 week

After starting the season 2-2, the Raiders boys hockey team had a strong week adding two wins and a tough loss. Simley (4-2) came to town on Dec. 9 and Hastings came out on top 4-1. A trip to West … more

By Bruce Karnick | 12/17/25

Girls hockey falls to 2-9 on the season

The girls hockey skid continued last week with back-to-back shutout losses. The Farmington Tigers (6-2) leapt into town on Dec. 11 dealing a major blow to the Raiders in the form of a 9-0 thumping. … more

By Bruce Karnick | 12/17/25

Gymnasts show promise and gain experience at home triangular

The Hastings Raiders girls gymnastics team was back on the home floor Tuesday night, hosting a triangular meet on Dec. 10 with Minneapolis Washburn and St. Paul Highland Park. The meet began at 6:00 … more

By Bruce Karnick | 12/17/25