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Derrick Lee Pfeffer booking photo

Longtime Hastings sports figure charged with 13 felonies

Derrick Lee Pfeffer, a former Hastings athlete with decades of connections to the local baseball community, is facing 13 felony charges in Washington County involving allegations of sexual conduct …

Cottage Grove Public Safety Director Brad Petersen (right) recently appeared on The Grovecast with hosts Emily Schmitz and Phil Jents.

Public Safety Director appears on Grovecast

Cottage Grove Public Safety Director and Police Chief Brad Petersen discussed his new leadership role, the challenges of budgeting and the city’s ongoing transition toward a full-time professional …

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Electric bikes, mopeds, e-scooters and motorcycles may look similar, but Minnesota rules differ depending on the type of vehicle, the rider’s age and where it is operated. The “Know your ride” graphic highlights some of the basic differences riders and parents should understand.

Hastings police, county sheriff and state senator focus on e-bike safety

Hastings police, county sheriff and state senator focus on e-bike safety By Bruce Karnick and Nicole DePalma Electric bikes and other electric-powered transportation devices have become a familiar …

Bekki Kammeyer

Bekki Kammeyer named administrator for Hastings Veterans Home and Domiciliary Program

Bekki Kammeyer has been named the new administrator for the Minnesota Veterans Homes in Hastings and the Domiciliary Program based at the Hastings and Minneapolis Veterans Homes, bringing more than …

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Eight-year-old Georgia Jones, of Ellsworth, was crowned MAC Victory Sweetheart at the Miss American Coed National Pageant in Orlando. She also won five Optional National titles.

Ellsworth’s Georgia Jones wins national pageant titles

Eight-year-old Georgia Jones of Ellsworth recently traveled to Orlando, Fla., to compete in the Miss American Coed National Pageant, where she proudly represented Miss Great Lakes Sweetheart. …

Dave Wood

Woodworking Again: The thrashing adventure, Part II

Last week I recorded my family’s preparations to revert to an old-fashioned way of harvesting oats, a real adventure for me and a pain in the neck for my dad back in 1943 when gas was rationed and …

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There was an opportunity to shoot a few baskets.

Owen-Withee FFA Alumni & Supporters host record-setting breakfast at Black River Orchard

The Owen-Withee FFA Alumni & Supporters brought friends, families, and community members together for breakfast at Black River Orchard on September 12, serving more than 800 guests during the …

Polish heritage on display Sunday

Local history was on display Sunday, Sept. 20, as the Stanley Area Historical Society (SAHS) hosted a Polish Heritage Celebration. Doors opened for the celebration at 11:00 a.m., with concertina …

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Healey asks Trump administration to speed up review of planned gas expansion in latest sign of shifting energy politics

As Healey hunts for ways to bring down soaring costs and campaigns for reelection in a race defined by the affordability crisis gripping the state, the governor sees an opportunity to appeal to the Trump administration to bring more gas into the state.

After settlement, CT mom pushes Congress to take up online safety

CT will get money from a landmark settlement with Meta, but advocates still want to see swift passage of Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act.

3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away

The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.

Money milestones parents should plan for their kids

Ally Financial reports that parents can secure their children's financial future by planning for key milestones like allowances, first jobs, and college savings.

The benefits of testosterone for women, according to 1,220 patients

Hone Health reports a September 2026 FDA workshop on testosterone for menopausal women, exploring its benefits for sexual desire, energy, and overall health.

Rediscover the lost secrets of history, one mystery at a time

(BPT) - Where is Alexander the Great really buried? What led to the disappearance of the dodo? And how much do we truly know about the Neolithic cultures that shaped the earliest chapters of human …

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