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TLC Banquet Set
Total Life Care of Hastings announces their annual fundraising dinner for 2023 in support of their mission of service to pregnant women. Executive Director Andrea Kullmann recently commented that the banquet is an event that does not cost to attend. Click here for audio Online registration is now closed but there are still seats …
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Emergency System Test Set For Oct. 4
The City of Hastings reports that FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Wednesday, October 4 at approximately 1:20 PM. The test will reach millions of mobile phones across the country via Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), radio and …
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Prescott Riverfront Project Phase 2 Meeting
The Prescott City Council will continue deliberations of Phase 2 of the Downtown Riverfront Project at an upcoming session. City Administrator Matt Wolf proposed a date at the last City Council meeting. Click here for audio Proposed elements of Phase 2 include an 8-slip public boat dock, measuring 900 feet, restrooms, and possible plans …
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HHS Marching Band Field Show On Saturday
The Hastings High School Marching Band will strut their stuff at a Home Field Show on Saturday, Sept 30th at 6:00 PM. Band Director Emily Chandler talked about what a Field Show is. Click here for audio Drum Major Julia Ronning talked about the role of a Drum Major. Click here for audio …
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HHS Grad Aces AP Exam
ISD 200 reports that 2023 HHS graduate Ryan Lindner recently received a perfect score on his AP Computer Science Principles exam. Ryan is one of only 459 students worldwide to have earned every point possible on this exam. AP courses and exams are college-level, requiring great focus and persistence among participating students. Lindner is currently …
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Louis Named To Cannon Falls School Board
The Cannon Falls School Board is once again completely staffed, with the selection of Brian Louis to the Board to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Bill Thompson. There were three applicants, Louis, Danielle Jones, and Mark Sjoquist, but Sjoquist subsequently withdrew his application. Board member JoLyn Williams nominated Louis and his appointment …
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Dakota County Sets Preliminary Levy
The Dakota County Board voted 4-3 on Tuesday to approve a preliminary property tax levy of $154,582,010 for 2024. If it stays the same when the levy comes up for final vote in December, this would result in about a $14 annual increase in county property taxes on a $372,000 home, which is the median …
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Ardent Mills Permit Draft On Public Notice
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has put a draft air quality permit on public notice through October 23 for Ardent Mills Flour Mill in Hastings. Ardent Mills Flour Mill produces wheat flour. The mill’s main processes are the transfer, handling, milling, and storage of grain. The facility also has a boiler and an emergency generator. …
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Fairy Wonderland Parking Concept Plan Approved
The City of Prescott and Healing Play, Inc. continue to develop the Fairy Wonderland Park in St. Croix Bluffs Park, in Prescott, and on Monday evening, the City Council was asked to consider approval of a Concept Plan for the parking lot at Fairy Wonderland. City Administrator Matt Wolf presented the item. Click here for …
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FOUR! PRESCOTT GIRLS GOLF FOUR-PEATS AS MBC CHAMPS
The Prescott Cardinals are once again on the top step of the Middle Border Conference, winning the MBC Tournament by 34 strokes over Saint Croix Central. Macy Reiter finished 2nd for the Cardinals with an 83, while Gabbi Matzek also shot an 83 and Layla Salay an 84 to make up 3 of the top …
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