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ISD 200 YIG Awards Announced
During last week’s regular ISD 200 school board meeting, Youth in Government Advisors Derek Fairbanks, Jim Hanson, and Amy Rowan presented this year’s YIG award winners. Jim gave a brief overview of the program. Click here for audio This year’s winners are 8th grader Kate Nowak, Freshmen Gabe Peterson and Jen Behnke, and Senior …
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Rivertown Live 2023 Tickets Go On Sale
Hastings’ annual Rivertown Live Concert is set for this September, and tickets went on sale on Friday. According to organizers of the event, this year’s Rivertown Live is scheduled for Saturday, September 9th, at Levee Park and will feature STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas, and John Waite on the Main Stage with The HYPE on the …
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Vets Home Renovation Bill Laid Over In MN Senate
On Thursday, the MN Senate Capital Investment Committee heard Senator Judy Seeberger’s legislation to increase funding for renovations at the Hastings Minnesota Veterans Home. In response, Senator Seeberger is quoted as saying, recently, “Senate Republicans blocked a bonding bill that would have invested $1.5 billion into local infrastructure projects and repairs, created good paying jobs, …
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CGPD Capt. McAlister Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Congratulations go out to Cottage Grove Deputy Director of Public Safety/Captain Randy McAlister on 25 years of service to the City of Cottage Grove. Captain McAlister has served the citizens as a police officer/paramedic, investigator, sergeant and is currently a captain. Randy is currently assigned to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force as a Threat …
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HANEBERG NAMED MWCA COACH OF THE YEAR, OTHER WRESTLING COACHING HONORS ANNOUNCED
On Friday, Hastings Raiders Athletics announced that two Hastings wrestling coaches had earned honors in the aftermath of their state championship. Kevin McBride was named the Section 3AAA Wrestling Assistant of the Year, while Head Coach Tim Haneberg was named the Section 3AAA Wrestling Coach of the Year and the MWCA State Coach of the …
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MALMLOV, WALLIN, REFLECT ON HISTORIC SEASON
Two Prescott basketball players made history this past season, with Jordan Malmlov becoming the school’s all-time leading scorer, and Dallas Wallin also crossing the 1000 plus point mark for a Cardinals team that won 21 games despite what Coach Nick Johnson said was one of, if not the toughest schedule they’ve created in his coaching …
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Meet The CNC AmbassaRaptors
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center is Hastings’ own location for education and awareness of the ecosystem for the Lower St. Croix River Valley, and all of its splendor. While CNC uses mostly humans to educate, enlighten and inform, there are a number of animal ambassadors for the organization. Executive Director Jennifer Vieth explains. Click …
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REZ To Explore Symbolism Of Passover And Easter
Springtime means significant holy days in both the Jewish and Christian faiths, with the observance of the Passover in the Jewish Community and the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians. Resurrection United Methodist Church of Hastings invites you to a presentation on the symbolism between Passover and Easter. Dottie Chamberlain explains. Click …
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Council Approves Annexation
The Hastings City Council approved the annexation of land on March 20 for the future Walden at Hastings Development. The approval extends the city limits to include the 71-acre parcel located at TH 316 and Michael Avenue. Developer Land Equity Development plans to seek future approval to construct a lifestyle development rental community to include …
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RAIDER BASEBALL SEASON PREVIEW
The Hastings Raiders baseball team began its 2023 season with practice earlier this week, and head coach Ryan Stoffel joined KDWA to preview a season that is filled with excitement and opportunity, as the Raiders return most of their core from last season, and play multiple games in unique sites. Click below to listen. Click …
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