The Journal is publishing the community’s first-ever Salute to Service special publication.
Salute to Service will be included with the Nov. 9 edition of the Hastings Journal, in honor of …
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9/22/23
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There was at least one fan who didn’t get the memo as the Park Wolfpack came out to do battle with East Ridge in the Sept. 5 football season opener.
“What the heck are those things …
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By John Molene
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9/21/23
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Park’s winning effort in the 200-yard freestyle relay helped the Wolfpack swimmers and divers to a fourth-place finish in the 11-team Tartan Invite Saturday at Skyview Middle School.
The …
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By John Molene
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9/21/23
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This one – a 39-34 loss to visiting Buffalo – was one that got away from the Wolfpack.
“(I told them) that’s there’s a gift when you come out on the wrong side of …
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By John Molene
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9/21/23
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Wolfpack scores 4-2 victory in boys soccer
The Wolfpack scored a 4-2 non-conference victory over visiting Eastview Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Park also evened its season …
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By John Molene
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9/21/23
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Cottage Grove became home to the newest Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade on Monday, Sept. 18. The well-known Midwest restaurant chain provides a faith and family-focused restaurant with a full …
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By Bruce Karnick
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9/21/23
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What would you do if you were the Mayor of Cottage Grove? Future leaders and role models residing in Cottage Grove, ages 8-12, are invited to share their vision of the future for Cottage Grove in an …
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By Nerissa Solovitz
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9/21/23
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Since 1953, the Newport Fire Department has been serving up a unique flavor of annual fundraiser to the community. Though it’s been 70 years since the first Booya fundraiser was held in …
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By Dan Solovitz
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9/21/23
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The public is invited to visit the Central Fire Station from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 for the annual Open House. This is a family-friendly event where participants can learn about the Cottage Grove …
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By Nerissa Solovitz
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9/21/23
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Enjoy a two-day celebration of the harvest season at Carpenter Nature Center’s annual Apple Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. Admission is free and the event …
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By Nerissa Solovitz
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9/21/23
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The Cottage Grove City Council adopted a 2024 preliminary tax levy proposal at the Sept. 6 regular meeting. In a step toward creating the city’s total 2024 budget by the end of the year, the …
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By Dan Solovitz
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9/21/23
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At 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, local Richard Dingle Post 98 from St. Paul Park will host a dedication ceremony in honor of Civil War veteran Pvt. John French, buried at Newport Cemetery. The …
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Staff Report
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9/21/23
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According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting insurance fraud and crime, a vehicle is stolen every 32 seconds in the United States. According …
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Staff Report
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9/21/23
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News Brief Note: this is not the complete information, this is a synopsis of the events and a sharing of the photos of the fire. a full story will be available in the next edition of the …
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By Bruce Karnick
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9/14/23
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Riley Symicek of Boy Scout Troop 9005 received an Eagle Scout Award at the Sept. 6 Cottage Grove City Council Meeting. Eagle Scout, the highest rank a young scout can reach, is only accomplished by …
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By Dan Solovitz
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9/14/23
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The Cottage Grove Public Safety Board presented a check for $15,000 to Cottage Grove Police and Fire at the Sept. 6 city council meeting. The donation, accepted by the council, is meant specifically …
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By Dan Solovitz
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9/14/23
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Wolfpack volleyball team goes 2-2 in tournament
Park went 2-2 Friday/Saturday, Park in the 15-team Aerie Challenge at Apple Valley. The Wolfpack dropped their tournament opener to Fillmore …
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By John Molene
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9/14/23
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The first time I crossed paths with Nancy Martinsen, she gently chastised me for walking across the old Indians logo in the school hall. I never made that mistake again.
Now, after more than 30 …
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By John Molene
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9/14/23
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Amber Norgaard won both the 50 and 500 freestyles in a rare double as the Park’s swimmers and divers finished second in the five-team Polar Bear Invitational Saturday at John Glenn Middle …
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By John Molene
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9/14/23
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For a guy listed on the roster as a wide receiver and defensive back, Park High senior Brett Salmonson is having a pretty fair season as a running back.
Salmonson rushed for 226 yards and three …
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By John Molene
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9/14/23
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