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A view of the lock at lock and dam 2 showing the Hastings bridge in the distance.

Lock and Dam 2 installs four new tainter valves

Lock and Dam 2 between Lower Grey Cloud Island and Hastings on the Mississippi will soon four new tainter valves, replacing ones first installed in the 1940s. The new steel valves began the design …

Park High Theater brings comedy and mystery to the stage with Alibis

Looking for a good theater show? You might try Alibis, put on by Park High Theater Nov. 6 through the 8th. Park High Theater will bring a murder mystery told through a collection of wildly different …

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Hastings High School senior Isabella Stagno addresses members of the Hastings Area Rotary Club after being recognized as the club’s Student of the Month. Stagno spoke about her love of music, her commitment to helping others and how she learned that leadership does not always mean being in the spotlight.

Isabella Stagno earns Rotary Student of the Month honors for service and quiet leadership

For Hastings High School senior Isabella Stagno, making a difference does not always mean standing in front of a crowd or being the loudest voice in the room. Sometimes it means decorating a …

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones speaks during the announcement of a new turf field at United Heroes League in Hastings. Seated from left are United Heroes League founder Shane Hudella, Scheels representative Lauren Halseth, Hastings Community Education representative Jaci Hansey and Minnesota Vikings Vice President of Social Impact Brett Taber. Members of the Hastings girls flag football team stand to Jones' left, while St. Thomas Academy cadets stand to his right. The new field will provide additional opportunities for military families and local athletes.

Vikings star Aaron Jones helps bring new turf field to United Heroes League

For Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones, a new turf football field at United Heroes League in Hastings represents much more than a place to play. It represents the friendships, opportunities …

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Trustee Matt Huepfel was reinstated to his committee assignments at the October Spring Valley Village Board meeting.

Glade Ave. bridge leads discussion again during budget conversation

SPRING VALLEY — The village is back to pondering Glade Avenue bridge plans after having preliminary budget discussions during the Oct. 7 Spring Valley Village Board meeting. The finance …

Floyd William Cook

Man crashes moped, arrested for 8th OWI

BELDENVILLE – A River Falls man was arrested for his eighth OWI after crashing a moped at a local bar and trying to fight the bar owner.   Floyd William Cook, 56, was ordered to pay $500 …

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Staff members had a little friendly volleyball competition against the junior class. The junior class came out victorious.

Owen-Withee Homecoming 2026

Work begins on installing new playground equipment

After recently removing the old playground equipment, Owen Public Works has begun work on the footings for the new playground equipment in Mill Pond Park, soon to be Prevail Park. 

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The big small town holding the borderline

Atmos reports on Redford, Texas, where locals oppose the proposed border wall. Community groups unite against construction, citing environmental and personal impacts.

Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 

What history says about the stock market in the month before midterm elections

Plus500 reports that U.S. stocks average 2.9% returns in the year before midterm elections and 12.4% after, but macroeconomic factors play a bigger role than election outcomes.

Why corporate holiday gifts matter more than ever

Compartés reports corporate holiday gifts enhance employee engagement and loyalty, as personalized gestures communicate appreciation and strengthen workplace relationships.

What the history of blue baby syndrome tells us about today’s fight for clean water

Sentient reports that blue baby syndrome, linked to nitrate pollution from agriculture, shaped water safety regulations. 

Monae Johnson questioned vote-counting machines. Running elections changed her mind.

Votebeat reports that Monae Johnson, once skeptical of vote-counting machines, now endorses Democrat Terrence Davis, reflecting her changed views on election integrity.

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