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Bianconi Selected As Dakota County Chief Deputy

Bianconi Selected As Dakota County Chief Deputy

Dakota County Sheriff-Elect Joe Leko is pleased to announce that he has selected Dakota County Sheriff’s Office Captain Dan Bianconi to be appointed as Chief Deputy Sheriff effective January 2, 2023. Captain Bianconi was hired as a deputy sheriff in 2001 and has held many duties and ranks in his 22-year tenure. In 2009, he …

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School Board Certifies Zuzek

School Board Certifies Zuzek

The ISD 200 School Board met on Wednesday evening for the express purpose of verifying the election of Mark Zuzek to the School Board to fill the seat recently held by Mike Reis. Director Lisa Hedin read the resolution. Click here for audio     The board approved the motion to certify the election by unanimous …

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Onion Grille To Close

Onion Grille To Close

In an announcement made via social media, the Onion Grille reports that the eatery will close its doors permanently at the end of December. Owner Wendy Dodge says it is time to move on. Click here for audio     She also says that she is proud of the Grille for supporting other local businesses. Click …

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TreeHouse Hastings Opens

TreeHouse Hastings Opens

The Hastings community now has a new partner in the effort to raise healthy and well-adjusted children. Treehouse Hastings is a new community outreach program focused on kids grades 5-10 to keep them engaged and moving forward in life. Amy Hanson, the Director of Children, Youth and Families at Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in …

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St. John Lutheran Live Nativity Set

St. John Lutheran Live Nativity Set

St John’s Lutheran Church in Hastings will have their 6th annual Living Nativity on Saturday, December 3rd, from 5 to 7 PM. Pastor Jon Zimpelmann invites the community to the event. Click here for audio     Pastor Zimpelmann talked about the intent of the Nativity. Click here for audio     St. John’s Lutheran Church is …

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2023 Budget Forecast Set For Release

2023 Budget Forecast Set For Release

MN State Representative for District 52A, Rick Hansen, reports that the November budget forecast is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, December 6th. According to Hansen, this budget forecast will set the tone for the next biennium as the Legislature determines what to prioritize. For the last fiscal year, the 2022-23 biennium had a surplus …

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PRESCOTT AND HASTINGS NEWS AND NOTES On Wednesday, KDWA learned of some news regarding Hastings and Prescott athletics. Prescott In Prescott, Katrina Budworth was named by WSN to the Senior Point Guard Award Watch List. Budworth is one of the top players in the Middle Border Conference, and leads a Cardinal team that is expected …

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RAIDERS COMEBACK FALLS SHORT,BOW TO ROYALS 3-2 The Hastings Raiders girls hockey team saw its comeback effort fall a goalpost short against Hopkins/SLP on Tuesday night. The Raiders nearly doubled up the Royals in shots, but were unable to find the net in the first period. In that period, the Raiders had a 10-6 shot …

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RAIDERS COMEBACK FALLS SHORT,BOW TO ROYALS 3-2 The Hastings Raiders girls hockey team saw its comeback effort fall a goalpost short against Hopkins/SLP on Tuesday night. The Raiders nearly doubled up the Royals in shots, but were unable to find the net in the first period. In that period, the Raiders had a 10-6 shot …

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Prescott Council Approves Police Contract

Prescott Council Approves Police Contract

The Prescott City Council deliberated a renewed contract between the City and the Prescott Police Department on Monday evening. City Administrator Matt Wolf introduced the measure. Click here for audio     The contract with, a term of January 2023 to December 2024, passed by unanimous vote. Click here for audio

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