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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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Former Tosa cop Mensah given $95,000 in PTSD claim

The Wauwatosa Common Council approved a $95,000 settlement on Tuesday night for Joseph Mensah, the former Wauwatosa police officer who killed three people while on duty during his five years on the force. The settlement stemmed from a workers compensation claim for PTSD.  The city said that Mensah filed the claim a few years ago, […]

Thousands of immigrants in Maryland to lose Medicaid coverage under H.R. 1

Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status.

AG report details decades of abuse at Fall River, Springfield, Worcester dioceses

The attorney general called for the Legislature to strengthen remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and revealed that she is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.

California restricts parole for sex offenders after near-release of 2 convicted of molestation

People convicted of serious sex offenses must serve at least 25 years in prison and cannot receive parole until age 65 under a new California. Previously, some could earn parole at 50.

Why creatine deserves a place in your routine

(BPT) - By Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LDAs a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist navigating perimenopause, I'm always thinking about how to best support my body and mind as I age. I'm also selective …

70% of Americans think their phone is listening to their conversations. Is it?

Vibe reports that 70% of Americans believe their phones listen to them, but ads target users based on behavioral signals, not audio surveillance.

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