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Trails By Candlelight Canceled
The annual Trails by Candlelight event on February 17th at Lebanon Hills Regional Park has been canceled for this year. According to the County, after a period of above freezing conditions over the past week, followed by over half an inch of rain that fell on Feb. 14, both ski and hiking/snowshoe trail conditions are …
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Strikers Hold Rally
In spite of the ISD 200 School Board calling off a planned public retreat on Wednesday, members of SEIU Local 284 walked the picket line, both at Todd Field, and Kennedy Elementary School, where Union rank and file members continued to plea their case for what they feel is a fair contract for the workers. …
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UWH Introduces Have A Heart
United Way of Hastings is rolling out a new community program where you can impact hearts in the Hastings community. Residents who join the “Have a Heart Club” will be a part of an exclusive club where a monthly recurring donation creates goodness for the entire year and becomes a generous tax-deductible donation by year …
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Empire Votes To Becomes City
Dakota County gained a new city on February 14th, as residents of Empire Township voted in a special election to incorporate into a City, and elect a Mayor and City Council. According to the Dakota County Elections Results webpage, Trent Larson received 240 votes to become Mayor. 2-Year Council members are Tom Kaldunski, with 218 …
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CF Chamber Names New Director
The Cannon Falls Area Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring of its new director on Monday, Feb. 13, in its chamber newsletter. Maggie Wilson will be the Chamber’s new director and is set to start on Monday, Feb. 20. Wilson replaces Kyle Paulson, who resigned from the Chamber in November to continue work in Public …
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Injured Prescott Teen Identified
A Prescott teen injured in an accident on Highway 61 near Lower Afton Road on Friday has been identified as Bryndan Hartman. According to a source with ties to the family, Bryndan moved to Prescott when he was in elementary school and lived with his grandparents. The two fatalities were Ayden “Chip” Nelson, and Cadence …
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Hastings Reads Conducts Forum
A forum on immigration as part of the Hastings Reads program was held on Saturday at Pleasant Hill Library. First generation immigrants from various countries around the world shared their experiences of living in Hastings. Kari Jaeger talked about the importance of this event. Click here for audio Participant Laura Kurzawski shares her thoughts …
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Boot Hockey Tournament Scheduled
In spite of the current rainy weather in the Hastings area, the Hastings Golf Club and Public House plans to move forward with their annual Boot Hockey Tournament on February 25th. Nicole Sindelar, owner of the Hastings Golf Club and Public House invites listeners to get a team of 4 together for the tournament. Click …
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ISD 200 Board Cancels Meetings
ISD 200 reports that special School Board Meetings scheduled to be held at the Curriculum Center for Wednesday, February 15th, including a closed retreat at 9:00 AM and an open retreat from noon to 3 PM, have been canceled due to board conflicts. The board plans to reschedule these at a date yet to be …
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Little Raiders Registration Opens Feb 27
Hastings Community Education’s Little Raider Preschool is gearing up for the 2023-2024 School Year, and registration for new students opens on February 27th. This Parent Aware 4-Star-rated Program is the only preschool in Hastings that is part of the Hastings Public Schools. The Little Raiders Program, open to ages 3 to 5 years, promotes a …
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