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HFS Announces Gift Match

HFS Announces Gift Match

Give To The Max Day is on Thursday, and Hastings Family Service announces that they are hoping for an extra bump in donations, due to a matching gift. HFS Office Manager Kelly Carter has the details. Click here for audio     A link to the HFS Give To The Max Day donation page is provided …

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BR4R Give To The Max

BR4R Give To The Max

In late October, Building Remembrance for Reconciliation commemorated the anniversary of the burning of Brown’s Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Hastings in 1907. BR4R is dedicated to using history and the arts to remember, reconcile and heal. To continue their efforts to celebrate early Black History in Hastings, BR4R asks the community to consider …

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GCSO Names Chief Deputy

GCSO Names Chief Deputy

The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office reports that after approval from the Goodhue County Board, and due to the resignation of previous Chief Deputy Jeremy Lerfald, on Nov. 9th, Sheriff Marty Kelly has appointed Jonathan Huneke as the new Chief Deputy. Chief Deputy Huneke began his career with the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office in 1999. Since …

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Haltvick Runs For LaMae

Haltvick Runs For LaMae

Hastings resident Nick Haltvick recently returned from New York City after running in the New York Marathon to help raise awareness and funds for Sudden Unexplained Death in Children Syndrome, which claimed the life of his one-year-old niece LaMae in February. Haltvick spoke about SUDC. Click here for audio     He also commented on running …

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School Board Prepares To Seat Zuzek

School Board Prepares To Seat Zuzek

Last Tuesday’s election brings Mark Zuzek to the ISD 200 School Board, and Superintendent Dr. Robert McDowell says that the District has been receiving inquires about what happens next. According to McDowell, the county will need to provide the school district with the canvassing results. Then the school board will need to post and hold …

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Johnson Retiring from CNC

Johnson Retiring from CNC

The Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center congratulates Program Director and Internship Coordinator Mayme Johnson for her upcoming retirement after 35 years at Carpenter Nature Center. According to the Center, Mayme has been an integral part of the Nature Center since nearly the beginning. During her time, she’s taught environmental education to thousands of youth, …

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GRRVLC Vandalized

GRRVLC Vandalized

On November 5th, an unidentified person threw a rock through the double-paned viewing window at Freedom Park at approximately 5:05 AM. A security camera video of the event, showing the perpetrator, dressed in a grey jacket and a black face gaiter throwing a rock twice at the window. Management of Freedom Park are asking anyone …

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Stutz Named Kiwanis Student Of The Week

Stutz Named Kiwanis Student Of The Week

The Prescott High School Counseling Office reports that the Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week is Senior Rhianna Stutz. According to a nomination submitted by Science Teacher Lori Pedretti, Rhianna is currently taking Physics (Transcripted Credit – CVTC) and Chemistry, and her excitement and enthusiasm to learn lights up the room. Rhianna is always prepared …

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UHL Holds Rink Groundbreaking Ceremony

UHL Holds Rink Groundbreaking Ceremony

United Heroes League in Hastings held a ceremony on Friday morning to break ground on an outdoor ice rink for the use of local kids and community hockey groups, at the United Heroes League facility on Ravenna Trail. Board of Directors member Jeff Taffe commented on the event. Click here for audio     Enebak Companies, …

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Brand Marks Final Day With Prescott

Brand Marks Final Day With Prescott

Friday, November 11th is the final day of employment for Prescott City Clerk Jayne Brand. Beginning her career in Prescott in 1998, she has announced her retirement, effective on the 11th. She did say she has some plans to fill her time. Click here for audio     Jayne has been both the City Administrator and …

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