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City of Hastings Reminds Residents of Life Jacket Uses at Family Aquatic Center

June 23, 2026 Andrew Swadner

Summer is here, and that means more time spent enjoying the water! Whether you’re swimming, boating, or visiting the Hastings Family Aquatic Center, practicing water safety is one of the best ways to help ensure […]

Summer Safety Reminders

June 23, 2026 Dan Massman

We talk summer safety reminders with Hastings Police Chief KYLE LINSCHEID.

Hastings City Council Recap

June 23, 2026 Dan Massman

Thank you to Hastings Mayor MARY FASBENDER for recapping the most recent city council meeting.

On The Porch Podcast The Very Proper Woman Plus Bees & Geezers

June 23, 2026 Dan Massman

This week Pam Collins podcast is titled “The Very Proper Woman plus Bees and Geezers.

Dakota County Libraries Offer Resources to Support People With Dementia and Their Caregivers

June 22, 2026 Kristi Myre

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month, and Dakota County libraries are offering a unique resource designed to help families connect with loved ones experiencing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. They’re called visit […]

John Charles Cline

June 22, 2026 Dan Massman

John Charles Cline, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on June 3, 2026. John was known for his gift of storytelling and his ability to make people laugh. Whether sharing a favorite memory, telling a joke, […]

Wyatt Shaleen Places 10th at NASP Worlds, Miesville Mudhens Plate 40 Runs in Weekend Sweep

June 22, 2026 Andrew Swadner

Wyatt Shaleen from the SEAS Archery team placed 10th overall in the elementary boys competition at the NASP Worlds Archery competition in Daytona Beach over the weekend, out of nearly 400 archers. Wyatt shot […]

Dakota County to Reconstruct Hastings Bluff Segment of Mississippi River Greenway

June 22, 2026 Kristi Myre

Trail users in Hastings will soon see improvements along a popular section of the Mississippi River Greenway, but the project will require a temporary closure and detour. Dakota County is preparing to begin reconstruction work […]

Slavik Launches Bid for Another Term Representing Dakota County District 1

June 22, 2026 Kristi Myre

Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik is officially running for re-election. Slavik, who has served on the County Board since 2013, says he is seeking another term to continue what he describes as responsible fiscal management, […]

Dakota County Historical Society Events

June 22, 2026 Dan Massman

The Dakota County Historical Society is hoping you visit their historic sites this summer and MATT CARTER, Executive Director and KARA McGOWAN, Sibley Historic Site Supervisor invite you to some upcoming FREE events.