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Pulte Homes has started work on the new Lochridge development to be located off Jamaica Avenue, with new homes expected in 2026.

Homes! Homes! Homes!

Modern Cottage Grove started in earnest in the mid to late 1950s, and things haven’t slowed much since. Now well past the 833 residents that once called the area home when it was a township, …

2025 Strawberry Fest Royalty

Shown above are the 2025 Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest Ambassadors! Crowned at Oltman Middle School on Monday, June 23, they are (from left) Little Princess Penelope Schmidt, Little Queen Caitlyn …

Cast members review music for Black Dirt’s Anything Goes which opens July 25 at 7 p.m.

Black Dirt’s ‘Anything Goes’ takes shape

Actors ran lines and practiced blocking during week four of rehearsals for Black Dirt Theater’s “Anything Goes” even as the set was being built up around them. Cole Porter’s …

Celebrating the Fourth of July, Hastings style

This year’s Fourth of July celebration was the 249th anniversary of the United States. Hastings was filled with private parties and their own fireworks shows in between the Hastings Golf Club …

Jose Miranda crosses the plate after hitting a 434-foot homerun in the Saints opening day game against the Guardians AAA team, the Columbus Clippers.

Saints hit 3 homeruns, win 8-1 on opening day

The Saint Paul Saints won their home opener on Saturday evening defeating the Columbus Clippers at CHS Field in St. Paul’s Lowertown by a score of 8-1. We can all breathe a sigh of relief; …

A rendering of the Kwik Trip proposed for the Crossing Meadows area. The Village Board approved a CSM and Site Plan during the July 7 meeting.

Floodplain study tabled, Kwik Trip passes another hurdle

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Village Board tabled a proposed floodplain study in the East End Industrial Park, with board trustees citing too broad of a cost estimate and a lack of information. …

GALLERY: Diamond Bluff comes together for another Independence Day bash

DIAMOND BLUFF - Diamond Bluff is a great place for families to celebrate the 4th of July, with a parade, kids' activities, food and community togetherness.

A tent for guests sits on the former church site, with parish hall nearby.

Emmanuel Lutheran holds rebuilding fundraiser

Emmanuel Lutheran in Longwood held a rebuilding fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the church site in Longwood. With food, fun, carnival games, a flea market, karaoke, cake walk, raffles and …

Gay named 8-Man Player of the Year

The Atrium at Lambeau Field was the venue for the 2025 USA Today All-Northeast Athletic Banquet. Over 1,100 athletes, parents and coaches were invited to celebrate the accomplishments of the best …
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African women are key to fighting climate change – these are the green skills they will need

There’s a long list of green skills that women across Africa need so that they can get jobs and start businesses that help the world adapt to climate change.

Get paid to move: The US towns and cities that’ll pay you to relocate

Offerpad reports on U.S. towns offering cash and perks to entice relocators, aiming to boost dwindling populations amid rising moving costs.

6 summer side quests for you and your pup

Ollie suggests six fun summer activities for dogs, including hiking, beach trips, patio dining, pool parties, road trips, and frozen treats.

How not to overspend on your summer vacation

Current reports tips to avoid overspending on summer vacations, including budgeting, monitoring travel costs, and using credit card rewards.

Which brands do Americans love enough to recommend? Here’s the top 10

YouGov reports that Guinness leads U.S. brand recommendations, followed by Heineken and Savage X Fenty. Subaru, YouTube TV, and Cava excel in their sectors.

How to establish business credit fast in 2025

Brex reports on quickly establishing business credit through steps like registering a business, applying for an EIN, and making timely payments.