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Charges filed against man in toddler's death

Tyler James Hokanson, 22, has been charged with murder in the second degree (unintentional) in connection with the death of his 17-month-old stepson, Nicholas Arthur Miller, who died June 23 in Pierce County.

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Freefalling from the Spiral Bridge

Freefalling from the Spiral Bridge

Fireworks are OK, but in the early 1930s, Hastings residents were treated to a show on the Fourth of July that would make even the most extensive fireworks display seem a bit boring.

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MnDOT lays out changes that will come with new bridge

The Hastings City Council got an overview of the proposed layout for the new Hastings bridge Monday night, including a rundown of some changes residents will notice during construction and once the new bridge is complete.

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Suspect arrested in death of toddler

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A Northfield man is a suspect in the death of his 18-month-old stepson, who died last week apparently in Pierce County. The man was arrested by Dakota County authorities in Hastings.

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Franken returns to his roots

Franken returns to his roots

Minnesota News
ST. PAUL – "Live, from Washington, it's Sen. Al Franken!"

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Monson Trucking to close; 200 jobs will end in August

Monson Trucking to close; 200 jobs will end in August

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Monson Trucking, based in Duluth, is shutting down operations for good by Aug. 31, putting 200 people out of work.

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Editorial: Please have a safe and happy Fourth of July

On this week’s front page, we highlight the wild exploits of a man who made bridge jumping on the Fourth of July a real community event. That said, we don’t want to write about any copycats next week.

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Feikema is new Raiders hoops coach

Chad Feikema will ask the Hastings boys basketball team to play relentlessly this winter. Full-court defense when necessary. Tight man-to-man coverage. And on the offensive side, he’ll expect his players to move as fast as possible down the court.

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Mudhens and Aces to play July 4 in Red Wing

The Miesville Mudhens won two of three games during a busy stretch last week. The Mudhens beat the Minneapolis Angels in seven innings, 12-1, on Thursday. The Mudhens then put another dozen on the board in a 12-5 win over Rosetown on Friday.

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