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Veterans Home Seeks New Administrator
MN Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke has announced that there will be changes in leadership at the Hastings Veterans Home. In a memo sent to Department employees, Commissioner Herke is quoted as saying, “MDVA is committed to a positive work environment for all employees and values the health and safety of our Veterans …
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HCTV To Broadcast MN Minx Games
HCTV is expanding its program listings to now include the MN Minx, a Minnesota’s women’s tackle football team. According to HCTV, HCTV Sports will be providing coverage for select games for the upcoming spring season. A press release from the Minx said that the Minnesota Minx women’s tackle football team is beyond excited about the …
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Prescott K9 Caesar Visits Council
On Monday evening, Prescott Police Officer Jesse Neely, along with K9 Officer Caesar made a stop at the Prescott City Council meeting to summarize their first months as a team. Officer Neely recounted an early pursuit action. Click here for audio Officer Neely also said that K9 Caesar is very good at detecting narcotics. …
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Cannon Falls FFA Team Wins
The Cannon Falls FFA performed admirably at a recent competition, as the crops team won the Region 8 crops contest held March 6 at Winona Technical College. The team finished first out of nine teams in the event. The 2023 crops contest involved three grain grading problems: the identification of 75 samples including crop, weed …
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EPA Sets Preliminary PFAS Thresholds
On Tuesday, March 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced draft Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) as a critical step toward reducing Americans’ exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through drinking water. According to a Hastings News Release, the EPA proposes limiting two types of PFAS (PFOA and PFOS) to 4 parts per trillion, …
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61 Open House Recap
The plans for renovation of Highway 61 though Hastings are well under way, and MN DOT recently held an open house at the Hastings City Hall to present preliminary ideas, and gather feedback from the public. MN DOT Project Manager Bryant Ficek recently commented on the open house. Click here for audio The final …
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Local Senior Care Employee Recognized
The month of March has been designated as “National Social Workers Month” and Hastings Health and Senior Living used the opportunity to celebrate one of their own. According to a post on social media, social worker Barb was awarded the naviHealth Gratitude Award for Unwavering Collaboration in February. Barb’s dedication to patient care and teamwork …
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Hastings Tastings 2023 Nears
One hallmark of the year in Hastings is Hastings Tastings, a community-wide event that showcases local restaurants and cafes while benefiting Hastings Family Service. As HFS Development and Community Relations Coordinator Kelly Carter explains, the event occurs during Food Share Month. Click here for audio Executive Director Amy Sutton commented on the businesses that …
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Broad Street Bar Looks To Reopen
The former Broad Street Grill in Prescott is now under renovations by the proprietors of the Two Rivers Lodge, Bar and Grille. Casey Johnson, the Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce Coordinator, recently commented on the renovations. Click here for audio The Broad Street is located at 138 Broad Street. Click here for audio
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DVA Responds To Reported Allegations
Updating a story initially reported on Tuesday, the MN Department of Veteran Affairs has responded to KDWA regarding the report of allegations of resident care and the working environment at the Hastings Veterans Home. In a statement provided by the MDVA, the Department acknowledges the recent media coverage regarding employee concerns of the Home. Because …
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