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    May 26, 2017
    The Busby brothers of River Falls
    Greg and Mae Busby's family was the first of three River Falls families who lost two sons in World War II. The Rockwell and Flathe families each...
    Life/FamilyMay 26, 2017 - 9:40am
    November 22, 2016
    The sixth-graders at SEAS volunteered time to help pack newborn supplies for moms in need. (Submitted photo)
    SEAS service project helps new moms with basic baby needs
    Earlier this month, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton sixth-graders spent a few hours giving back to their community by volunteering at Second Stork in...
    Life/religionNovember 22, 2016 - 9:16am
    Ichabod Crane and Abraham Van Brunt, left, vie for Katrina Van Tassel’s attentions in a re-enactment of Sleepy Hollow. (Star Gazette photos by Alec Hamilton)
    LeDuc hosts annual Harvest Haunting
    The Dakota County Historical Society put on their annual Harvest Haunting event at the LeDuc Historic Estate from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct....
    Life/eventsOctober 22, 2016 - 8:00am
    May 28, 2014
    Hastings swimming pool opens June 7
    The Hastings Family Aquatic Center is getting ready to open its doors for the season. The city-owned swim facility will open to the public at noon on Saturday, June 7. In the off season, the aquatic center has undergone some upgrades, including a new roof and a new water heater....
    Life/arts and entertainmentMay 28, 2014 - 3:56pm
    August 9, 2013
    Regina resident collects thousands of pop tabs for charity
    Patricia McDermott spent most of her life on a dairy farm in Iowa. She helped out with chores, feeding the calves and taking care of her family’s sheep. She was born with a mental disability — tests later in her life suggested she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage before she was...
    Life/FamilyAugust 9, 2013 - 8:34am
    June 27, 2013
    Newbridge Theatre Performs Shakespeare
    Children of all ages are invited to the Pleasant Hill Library on Saturday, June 29 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a special Shakespeare performance
    Life/FamilyJune 27, 2013 - 9:52am
    June 13, 2013
    Pictured from left to right are Jerry Carlson, John Carlson, Charlie Carlson, Ray Carlson, Ron Carlson, Earl Almquist, Dick Almquist, Buck Carlson, Dick Carlson, Leonard Carlson and Dave Carlson. (Star Gazette photo by Chad Richardson)
    For 44 years, brothers have hit the water
    When the youngest of Frank and Grace Carlson's 11 children was just six months old, tragedy struck. Frank died, leaving his wife behind to care...
    News/FamilyJune 13, 2013 - 8:59am
    March 29, 2013
    Daddy Daughter dance is April 20
    Dads, grab your best girl and come to the fourth annual Daddy Daughter Dance from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Hastings Middle School. This year's theme is "Back to the 50s Sock Hop," and attending couples are encouraged to dress in 1950s style clothing. Just about...
    Life/FamilyMarch 29, 2013 - 9:00am
    March 26, 2013
    Board games can entertain, chase away cabin fever
    Finding the right games for this setting can be a challenge for people of different interests and ages, but with careful selection and compromise,...
    Life/FamilyMarch 26, 2013 - 9:18am
    LaVergne Dickerson has been instructing first aid and babysitting training courses using the American Red Cross curriculum for several years
    OH, BABY! You're in good hands
    Why is play important for children's development? What is the most important thing to remember when changing a baby's diaper? What information...
    LifeMarch 26, 2013 - 8:24am
    March 22, 2013
    'Back to the 50s Sock Hop' is this year's theme for daddy/daughter dance
    Dads, grab your best girl and come to the fourth annual Daddy Daughter Dance from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Hastings Middle School. This year's theme is "Back to the 50s Sock Hop," and attending couples are encouraged to dress in 1950s style clothing. Just about...
    Life/FamilyMarch 22, 2013 - 9:00am
    March 20, 2013
    Rivertown Lions hold Bunny Breakfast Saturday, March 23, at McAuliffe
    The Hastings Rivertown Lions Club will hold its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, 1601 W. 12th St. The menu is French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. The...
    Life/FamilyMarch 20, 2013 - 9:24am
    March 7, 2013
    Bridal event set at Rachel Marthaler Photography
    A bridal event will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Rachel Marthaler Photography, 111 E. Second St. in Hastings. Preferred vendors will be there, along with cocktails and socializing with other brides.
    Life/FamilyMarch 7, 2013 - 10:00am
    January 3, 2013
    AARP Tax Assistance begins soon
    You may call starting Jan. 21 to schedule an appointment for tax assistance. Appointments will be held on Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until noon. To make an appointment and find out what to bring to your appointment, call 480-7689.
    Life/FamilyJanuary 3, 2013 - 9:15am
    Tour through Israel presentation is Jan. 21
    Join the marketing director at Augustana, Denise Vitzthum, as she shares about her travels through Israel, on Monday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Tilden Community Center, located at 310 River St. Hers is a unique perspective of faith and travel. To register, call 480-7689.
    Life/FamilyJanuary 3, 2013 - 9:12am
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