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Cole Birkeland

Candidates for state, federal seats speak

• The Journal extended an invitation to state and federal legislative candidates on the ballot in Cottage Grove to fill out a short questionnaire. Following are the responses. Not all candidates …

Mayor Bailey gives business and project updates

Cottage Grove residents can expect several new businesses to open in the coming months as major road construction projects near completion, Cottage Grove Mayor Myron Bailey shared recently. Writing …
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 …

Shots from the Hip: Dix closes out amazing XC career

Senior cross country runner Kyra Dix finished second at last weekend’s WIAA State Meet in Wisconsin Rapids, ending a truly remarkable high school career. Since joining the team as a sophomore in …

XC trio posts impressive State times to close season

Prescott senior Kyra Dix took second, Ellsworth senior Adolfo Mendez took fourth and River Falls sophomore Micaiah Black placed 13th in what turned out to be an excellent State cross country meet …
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 …
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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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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, …

What Florida’s Tightening Audit Rules Mean for Self-Managed HOA Boards

Florida has quietly raised the bar on HOA financial accountability, and many self-managed boards are not yet operating at the level the state now requires. The change is specific: associations above …