opinion

As a CPA who has been practicing in the field of audit for over 20 years, I find the lack of accountability on the part of ISD 200 concerning...

In Minnesota, we are blessed to have beautiful natural resources like lakes, parks, forests and wilderness as well as access to a network of...

"Misappropriating." Isn't that just a synonym for theft? Synonyms from the Merriam-Webster dictionary: filch, heist, nick, pilfer, pinch, pocket,...

Earlier this year, Shane McAllister grew worried when his 9-month-old son, Andrew, developed a 102 degree fever. Shane is a Minnesota doctor,...

It takes great generosity to make the work possible at a place like Hastings Family Service, and this community always comes through! It was...

The holiday season is here. Many of us are counting down the days to festive gatherings attended by friends and family. Just for a moment, imagine...

If you have the "Charlie Brown Christmas" music handy, turn it on now and select "Skating." The Vince Guaraldi Trio's light, joyful tune evokes...

I work at the Veterans Home in Hasting in its recreation department. I took 15 veterans to a movie on Tuesday, Nov. 20 and after the movie I...

I've been following the story of the international sex-trafficking ring in the papers over the last few months. As horrifying as it is to read...

Public and private health care insurance plans play important supporting roles in the current U.S. coverage strategy. Neither sector can do...

It is usually best for people to make their own decisions on matters that significantly affect their lives. In some cases, however, people become...

The Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired had students write letters to their hometown and regional newspapers in advance of...

The Hastings Star Gazette has been providing content for readers since the 1860s in one capacity or another — albeit under a few different...

Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving (for most of us) without turkey. Oh, the trimmings and fixings make the meal special and enrich the tradition,...