EDITORIALS
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Editorial: We are thankful that Judge’s will rebuild its store
What happened at Judge’s Appliance on Thursday afternoon last week could have been a major catastrophe for the city of Hastings. First, had the fire started at midnight instead of mid-day, we are convinced the damage would have been far greater. We are thankful that was not the case.September 02, 2010
Editorial: Thanks to those working on our environment
The local environment is being cared for by a small group of dedicated people who deserve to be thanked this week. If you’d like to roll up your sleeves and help them, this weekend would be a great time to do just that.August 25, 2010
Editorial: Heat turns up on campaign
Any Minnesotan who believes the three-way contest for governor will be another ho-hum election must have missed last weekend’s opening debate on the Twin Cities Public Television program “Almanac.” The less-than-polite exchange among the DFL’s Mark Dayton, Republican Tom Emmer and Independence Party candidate Tom Horner was broadcast live statewide Friday night and aired again Saturday afternoon. It was anything but civil.August 20, 2010
Editorial: Judge judicial candidates, then vote 
How important will the "incumbent" designation be in the 1st Judicial District primary race?
We fear that some voters will simply vote for Timothy Blakely, the incumbent, because they're conditioned to mindlessly mark an X in judicial elections. After all, the choice they usually face boils down to voting for the incumbent, writing in a candidate or skipping to the next office on the ballot.
August 05, 2010
State hospital cemetery should get more attention
Earlier this year, we received a number of phone calls and letters to the editor from readers upset that Lakeside Cemetery removed some beautiful old trees from their property.
It appears as though there are far more caretakers at Lakeside than at the Hastings State Hospital cemetery, where a bomb could go off and nobody but the neighbors would know.
July 21, 2010
Editorial: Tied-arch bridge design is a winner
When the first artist’s renderings were released for the new Hastings bridge in 2009, one design stood out to us: the cable option.
July 07, 2010
Synthetic marijuana needs to be banned
This week we report on a new problem for parents to concern themselves with: synthetic marijuana.
We published a letter to the editor last week from a Hastings mother who rushed her son to the hospital after he smoked the substance and became ill. We followed up with that mother this week.
June 11, 2010
Editorial: Reduction of speed limit the right move
We are happy to see the Minnesota Department of Transportation has finally agreed to reduce the speed limit on Highway 61 near the Hastings bridge.
May 28, 2010
Editorial: Police chief candidates are impressive
We had a chance to speak with all three of the finalists for the Chief of Police position in Hastings this week.
Every time we spoke with one, we were impressed.
May 21, 2010
Editorial: Speed limit needs to be lowered
Last week we wrote of the importance of getting a portable barrier erected on Highway 61 to keep southbound traffic from crossing into the northbound lanes, and vice versa. This week, we are proposing one more change to the area. All it would take are a few white and black signs.May 13, 2010
Editorial: Barrier should be installed immediately
You’ll remember in 2005 when the makers of Sudafed and other drugs that contained ephedrine were pulled from shelves at our pharmacies.May 05, 2010
Opinion: A terrible week on Minnesota’s roadways
What an awful week of news it has been concerning Minnesota’s roadways.
Over an eight-day period, 16 Minnesotans died on our roadways, including three people in a crash just after noon Monday south of Hastings.
April 28, 2010
Editorial: Passionate lobbying by O’Briens paid off
A significant piece of the local economy received some great news last week: Joe O’Brien Chevrolet will be reinstated as a dealer.
April 21, 2010
Editorial: A heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to a number of big heroes
What could have been the greatest tragedy in the history of Hastings was narrowly averted Monday.
April 08, 2010
Editorial: Innocent until proven guilty, right?
If all goes as planned, this will be the last time we write anything in our newspaper about Rene Doffing’s criminal trial.
April 05, 2010
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