Welcome to our new and improved web site.
Please click on the logo of the newspaper you would like to read.

Mussel propagation biologists Isabel Boyce, left, and Lindsay Ohlman release federally endangered Higgins Eye and state-threatened Mucket mussels on the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minn. on Sept. 16, 2026.

Mussels regaining a foothold in the upper Mississippi River after decades of decline

At first glance, the boat’s crew looks ready to embark on a fishing trip. Their boat is equipped with a hefty rectangular cooler, a couple of white buckets and neon orange life jackets. They chat …

Mayor invites public input on comprehensive plan update

With the new year soon upon us, Cottage Grove Mayor Myron Bailey took time in the October Mayor’s Moment to invite Cottage Grove residents into the process of updating the city’s Comprehensive …
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 …

New ladder truck highlights Hastings Fire Department open house

The Hastings Fire Department welcomed families, children and curious residents to its annual open house Tuesday, Oct. 6, offering an evening of hands-on activities, fire safety education and a chance …
Ellsworth High School students Ani Whelan (left) and Emmie Pechacek are spearheading the 2027 Ellsworth Community School District Hall of Fame preparations.

Ellsworth Hall of Fame seeking 2027 nominees

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominees for the 2027 class of inductees. The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding individuals who are either Ellsworth alumni, work in …

Village President column: Seeing Ellsworth through fresh eyes

Well, it only took me 45 years, but I finally received a compliment on my outfit at Ellsworth High School. As someone who made it through four years of high school without earning many fashion …
David Crowley

State ballot choices set for November 3

STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL Next on the rundown of state offices to be decided this election is state attorney general. On the ballot are two candidates, Josh Kaul (Democrat) and Eric Toney (Republican). …

Vietnam Veteran Bill Buss receives 2026 Veterans Advocacy Award

Vietnam War veteran and longtime veterans advocate Bill Buss was honored with the 2026 Veterans Advocacy Award by the Wisconsin County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers Association (WTCVSO) during …
Bonus, web-only content

Element 52 Penthouse, Telluride, Colorado – A Ski Lift at the Door, Main Street Down the Block

A top-floor penthouse combines the privacy of a standalone house with hotel-style service, a pairing rarely found inside Telluride’s town limits. By Chris Caggiano The morning starts in the …

What Luxury Home Buyers in Beaverton, Oregon Are Prioritizing in 2026

Luxury buyers on the West Coast want different things than they did five years ago, and in Beaverton, Oregon, those changes show up in which homes sell and which ones sit. Carey Hughes, who leads …

Two Careers and Two Commutes Shape Where Buyers Live in Washington, D.C.

Deciding where to live in Washington, D.C. usually comes down to three things: where each adult in the household works, how they will commute, and what kind of life they want outside work. Because …

Beyond the Hamptons: The Quiet Appeal of Sharon, Connecticut

There are towns in Litchfield County that buyers discover and then quietly tell their friends about. Sharon, Connecticut tends to work that way. People arrive for a specific reason, a school, a lake, …

How Ground-Floor Retail Can Raise the Value of an Entire Mixed-Use Project, According to a Boston Retail Strategist

Developers usually judge ground-floor retail by the rent it brings in. Ann Ehrhart, a Boston, Massachusetts retail strategist and founder of EVERSTREET, says that number tells only part of the story. …

Small Town, #1 in New York: The Livingston County Team Leading Real’s Small-Team Rankings

Statewide production rankings in New York real estate are usually a metropolitan story. The volume sits where the prices sit, and the teams at the top of the leaderboards tend to work the downstate …