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Salute to Service

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The Journal is publishing the community’s first-ever Salute to Service special publication. Salute to Service will be included with the Nov. 9 edition of the Hastings Journal, in honor of …

Cottage Grove City Council approves 2024 preliminary tax levy

The Cottage Grove City Council adopted a 2024 preliminary tax levy proposal at the Sept. 6 regular meeting. In a step toward creating the city’s total 2024 budget by the end of the year, the …

HEDRA recommends approval of annual levy

The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA) recommended Hastings City Council approval of the annual levy on city property that support economic development functions. …

Fire guts Hastings Creamery

The Hastings community received a collective blow to the midsection Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 10:34 p.m. The call came in reporting an 11-alarm fire at the now-closed Hastings Creamery at 1701 …

Birthday party raised thousands for EFD

ELLSWORTH – Melissa Ryden wasn’t looking forward to turning 50. So she decided to do something good with the milestone birthday. “I was dreading the fact that I was turning …

‘We’re just here to have fun and win:' Make or break year for Ellsworth Tennis

With only one week of conference play left before the tournament on Sept. 26, the Ellsworth Panthers have a lot of storylines that are worth monitoring. After their meet in Baldwin this past …

Nurse pleads not guilty to foot amputation charges

A former Spring Valley Health Care Center nurse accused of amputating a 62-year-old hospice patient’s necrotic foot without permission pleaded not guilty to three felony charges at a Feb. 16 arraignment hearing in Pierce County Circuit Court.

Why is the Cheese Curd Festival in East End?

The Journal asked the Cheese Curd Festival Committee, which falls under the umbrella of the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, to tell us why the CCF is in East End. The committee is in charge of planning and executing the wildly popular June festival. The village itself only issues the permits and licenses that allow the festival to take place.
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Sickle Cell Disease: More Than Just Growing Pains

(NAPSI)­—It’s what every parent wishes they could do for their child: solve the impossible.   For Vesha Jamison, that journey began when doctors raised the flag that he needed …

All Things Duct Cleaning

(NAPSI)—There may be a problem lurking in your house that you can’t even see: dirty ducts. But that doesn’t have to be. The Issue Even with the proper use of filters, your home’s heating and …

Climate change is lengthening growing seasons: How it's impacting every state

Stacker examined how growing seasons have changed across every state with data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Climate change is lengthening growing seasons: How it's impacting every state

Stacker examined how growing seasons have changed across every state with data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Gear Up for Respiratory Virus Season

(NAPSI)—Here’s news to help you breathe easier: Although respiratory virus season is upon us, you can protect yourself and your loved ones. How? Make sure you’re up to date on all of your …

Quiz: Could hereditary cancer run in your family?

(BPT) - People go to great lengths to decrease their cancer risk. Many of us wear sunscreen, avoid processed foods, go for regular checkups and eat organic produce — but what if your risk is …