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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 …

City Planner Kelly Becker shared plans for a proposed solar garden at the Monday, Oct. 26 Cottage Grove Plan Commission meeting.

Cottage Grove Planning Commission hear plans for proposed 2.3-megawatt solar garden

The Cottage Grove Planning Commission reviewed plans for a proposed 2.3-megawatt community solar garden during its Monday, Oct. 26 meeting, considering an interim use permit and setback variances …

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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 …

Hastings' newly appointed honorary city ambassador Harvey gets some hands-on firefighting experience as he helps operate a charged fire hose alongside a Hastings firefighter during the department's annual open house Oct. 6. The activity was one of several opportunities for children to learn about firefighting equipment while having a little fun.

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 …

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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 …

Prescott senior Kyra Dix poses with the Cardinal mascot after finishing fifth at the Griak Invitational back in September.

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 …

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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). …

WTCVSO Association President Clayton Ruegsegger, Bill Buss with his award, and Clark County VSO Aaron Griesen.

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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Aircraft That Land in 150 Feet Could Redraw the Map for Aviation Infrastructure

Most aviation planning starts from a simple assumption: aircraft need airports, and airports need hundreds of acres. A demonstration flight in downtown Manhattan this month challenged that assumption …

Maryland Families Selling Inherited Homes Are Weighing Net Proceeds, Not Headline Offers

When Maryland families decide to sell an inherited house, the first numbers they usually see are a cash offer from a buyer and a possible list price from an agent. Setting those two figures side by …

On Conesus Lake, the Price Tag Is the Easy Part

Recreational waterfront is bought on the strength of a view and owned on the strength of a budget. The gap between those two things is where most buyer regret on a small lake originates – not in …

When Rent Caps Pass, the First Thing to Disappear Is Reinvestment

Rent control is back in front of voters this election season, with caps tied to inflation appearing on ballots alongside housing bonds and supply reforms. Most of the debate focuses on what renters …

Self-Managed HOA Credits HOA Start for Timely Resident Updates During Aspen Acres Fire Evacuation

When wildfire swept through southern Colorado this summer, East Hatchet Ranch used its HOA software to reach every household as conditions changed by the hour. FISHERS, Ind. – Nov 2, 2026 – When …

Hawaii Retail Occupancy Costs Run Higher Than Their Mainland Equivalents

A retailer doing two million dollars a year on the mainland will not produce the same profit doing two million dollars in Hawaii. The revenue line looks identical. Everything beneath it behaves …

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