Alfonso John Valdez passed away on Friday September 4, 2026, at Hastings Senior Health and Living Center at the age of 94. He was a recent resident of Hastings, MN (10 years), prior to that, he was a …

Dennis Schmidt, age 77, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Dennis was born on June 24, 1949, in Wabasha, Minnesota to Clarence …

Pearl Sylvia Tayson, age 91, of Prescott, Wis. passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugo and Margaret Koenig, and beloved husband, Charles L. …

Todd Ashley Smith AKA Smitty, age 56, of Prescott, WI, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2026. Todd was born on June 14, 1970, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to Jan (Stevens) Latuff and Warren …

Muriel Gavin, age 86, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her home. Muriel was born on April 24, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Harford Warren Hill and …

To the editor: ISD 200's perception survey from 2025 shows that staff confidence in the school board has fallen dramatically. When asked whether “The school board is doing what it takes to make our …

To the editor: Until recently our school board has gone largely unnoticed because they understood their role and did it well. Our schools were considered very attractive to both students and …

To the editor I listened to many candidates before the primary claim that they are "Pro-Life: From conception to natural death". I wonder what the definition for "natural death" is. Nevaeh Crain …

To the editor: The message from our district’s own perception surveys is hard to ignore: ISD 200 needs new school board leadership. Carrie Tate and Jessica Dressley, our current school board chair …

To the editor: There are five candidates who have filed to run for Hastings School Board. Three of these candidates stand out as extremely well qualified. Mark Zuzek - has dedicated his career to …

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.

Instacart reports that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the top Halloween candy in 40 states, with regional quirks like HI-CHEW in Montana.