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Drivers cautioned to watch for deer on Wisconsin roads

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of State Patrol is reminding drivers to stay alert behind the wheel as we approach the time of year when most deer crashes occur in …

River Valley Band Begins 17th Season

bruce@hastingsjournal.news Autumn fills the air as community music begins another amazing season.  The River Valley band will begin its 17 th season with its annual Veterans Day Concert on …
The St. Paul Park police department accepted a blanket donation recently from Youth Service Bureau - Cottage Grove as part of the Bureau’s Blanket Blitz kickoff. The blankets handmade by youth in the YSB diversion program to give to first responders.

Donations for the community!

The City of St. Paul Park Police Department recently accepted several donations, including a $6,800 donation by the Newport Masonic Lodge 118 from funds raised at the silent auction and with a …
Shown earlier this year and fast moving to completion, a ribbon cutting is planned for the Kwik Trip off Jamaica Avenue at 95th Street on Dec. 23. Photo by Joseph Back.

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 …
Crime
Michael Dennis Jerry.

Washington County man sentenced to prison

A Washington County man has been sentenced to the Minnesota Correctional Facility at St. Cloud for charges stemming from an Aug. 2025 offense in St. Paul Park. Michael Dennis Jerry, age 59, St. …
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Business

Club Pilates Ribbon Cutting!

Local leaders and community members gathered Wednesday, Oct 21 for a ribbon cutting at Club Pilates in Cottage Grove. Located at 7420 80 Street South Suite 203 in Cottage Grove, Club Pilates offers …

Government

Local races on ballot Nov. 3

Michael Haatvedt

It’s a packed ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Included in the mix are several local races, including for Cottage Grove, Newport, Woodbury and Denmark Township. Woodbury council candidates registered at …

Community News
Obituaries
Arlan 'Gil' Gilmeister
Arlan ‘Gil’ Gilmeister, age 86 of Hastings went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2026. He is survived by his son Michael (Ann) Walker, daughter Jodi (Tom) Reimers, daughter Jill Roy, and six …
Gary Spooner
Gary Spooner age 87of Cottage Grove, MN passed away on March 23, 2026 from leukemia surrounded by his family. Gary Spooner has been a real-bearded Santa for 57 years and is truly a cornerstone of …
Mark Haesly
Mark Warren Haesly, 70, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, after a nearly 7 year battle with lymphoma, leaving behind a life defined not by any single role, but by all of them at once: husband, dad, …
Douglas 'Bill' Farone Sr.
Farone Sr., Douglas “Bill” Age, 90, of St. Paul Park Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Preceded in death by his wife, Beverly of 54 years; parents, Louis and Mary; …
James 'Jim' Haugen
James “Jim” Oliver Haugen, 84, of Maiden Rock, Wis., passed away at his home on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 23, 1941 in Newport, Minn., to Oliver Haugen …

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Local sports

Park Homecoming!

Park High School’s student body gets fired up after the Wolfpack jump out to a 21-0 lead in the first half of Friday’s Homecoming game against Hopkins.

Shakopee’s big plays do in the Wolfpack

Fourth ranked and top-seeded Shakopee showed why its ranked so highly Friday in a 44-14 win over visiting eighth-seeded Park in round one of the Class 6A state football playoffs. The Shakopee …
The Park boys are off to the races at the start of the section meet.
Henry Joa ran his way back to state to lead the Park High cross country runners in the Section 3AAAa Championships Thursday at Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley. Joa, who said he was …
Raptors end Park’s volleyball season Sixth-ranked and second seeded East Ridge took a three-game decision from visiting Park in the Class 4A, Section 3 quarterfinal Wednesday, winning 25-11, …
Henry Joa is all smiles as he talks to a teammate after his win in the Grey Cloud meet.
It’s been quite a cross country season for Park High senior runner Henry Joa. And one gets the feeling he definitely isn’t finished. In five competitions so far this fall, Joa has finished …
Park High band members entertain the crowd at halftime. Playing are (front row, from left), Kenji Yang, Brenna Krolak and Zella Suchne. Back row, from left, are Nathan Otterson, Shin Lee and Jace Looney.
Once again, it was a story of two halves for the Park Wolfpack. Park did just fine the first half but then couldn’t hang with the visiting Roseville Raiders in the second and dropped a tough …
Education
Brian Boothe is the new principal at Park High School.

Park High School principal sees destination school future

For new Park High School Principal Brian Boothe, leading the Cottage Grove school represents more than a professional milestone. It is an opportunity to serve a community with deep family connections …

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The Story of the American Flag

The Washington County Historical Society is excited to continue our USA 250 programs with Rocky Bliss about the history of the US Flag at the Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S. Greeley …

Opinion

Legislative Update

On Friday May 15, the Senate passed an e-bike and motorized bicycle safety bill to update state law in response to the rising use of these vehicles and to help protect Minnesotans from injuries. …

Winter After Everything

Wayne Schlicht has shared another update in his cancer treatment journey. Readers can follow Schlicht’s journey and assist with treatment costs at his Go Fund Me entitled “Stage 4 Cancer Took …

Update from Wayne Schlicht

I made it. Thank God — I made it. This year, I will be sitting at the table with a heart that’s fuller than any plate in front of me. 2025 has been a year of highs and lows, hope and …

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Web Extras
5 ways to manage minor aches and pains to keep running this fall
(BPT) - Fall is arguably one of the best seasons for running. The crisp, cool air brings runners a much-needed reprieve after a summer of sweaty miles and serves as a reminder to make the most of the …
4 retro-fueled room designs for fresh inspiration today
Houzz reports on four retro-inspired room designs blending past styles with modern touches, showcasing 1920s Art Deco, 1950s charm, 1960s Space Age, and vibrant 1990s aesthetics.
If you're going with a lower-cost health insurance plan, make sure to read the fine print.
Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body
KURU Footwear reports that being on your feet for eight hours can cause various physical issues like muscle fatigue, pain, and cardiovascular risks, emphasizing the need for varied movement and better workplace design to mitigate discomfort.
Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows
Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on clutter and well-being.
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