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Foodservice Workers’ Strike Begins
35 foodservice workers with ISD 200 started their strike on Tuesday morning, after a fruitless negotiation session late last week. Hal Goetz, a spokesperson for SIEU Local 284 commented on the negotiations. Click here for audio Goetz also commented on the contract terms that the union is seeking. Click here for audio The …
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HASTINGS GIRLS HOCKEY EARNS 8 SEED FOR SECTIONS
The Hastings Raiders girls hockey team earned the #8 seed for section play and will kick off the postseason Wednesday vs Apple Valley in Apple Valley. The 9-16 Raiders will look to get the win, with the winner playing either Park or Cretin-Derham Hall in the second round. The Raiders played a better game than …
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Praise For Charlie Black
As United Way of Hastings begins 2023, the Board of Directors has a slightly different look, with the addition of new people to the Board. However, one familiar face will not be seen there anymore. Executive Director Mari Mellick has more. Click here for audio UWH still seeks about three new members. Learn more …
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Alarm Triggered At HHS
The Hastings High School reports that a fire alarm was triggered in the school on Thursday morning. According to information released by Principal Scott Doran, a fire sensor was activated in a maintenance area, due to some work being performed. School officials were able to diagnose the problem quickly and the fire department confirmed the …
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Meth Bust In Hampton
Dakota County Sheriff Joe Leko reports that deputies of the department removed approximately two pounds of methamphetamine from the streets of Hampton this week. According to a post on social media, Deputies Leko, Meaden, and K9 Officer Zeus, with handler Deputy Kurschner, worked together to seize the drugs on Tuesday night. Officers of the Dakota …
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Griefshare Program To Begin
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hastings is beginning a 13-week series dealing with bereavement, called “Griefshare”. Pastor John Zimplemann recently commented on the need for the program. Click here for audio He also commented on why people, whether Christians or not, should consider the program. Click here for audio Learn more and register …
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Ukraine Prayer Service Scheduled
The war in Ukraine still rages on, and congregations in Hastings are still moving to act in support of the war-torn country. Pastor Greg Geier of St Philip’s Lutheran Church in Hastings has announced that the church is hosting an ecumenical prayer service to remember and keep the war in Ukraine top of mind. Pastor …
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Strike Looms Closer
Food service workers in Hastings Independent School District 200 who are members of SEIU Local 284 have filed a 10-day notice to strike. This filing comes after the group voted to authorize a strike in December with overwhelming support from the membership. According to the union, Local 284 workers have been bargaining since June 9th …
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Prescott Students Advance In Spelling Bee
The Prescott School District reports that students at Malone Intermediate School and Prescott Middle School took part in Rounds 2 and 3 of the National Spelling Bee over the past few weeks. Students in these oral rounds were chosen to participate in the final rounds after scoring highly for their grade on the written test, …
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PRESCOTT ATHLETES SIGN COLLEGE LETTERS
National Signing Day continued around the country and in Prescott, two more names were added to their list of commitments. Taylor Graf, pitcher for the Softball team, signed with Saint Catherine’s University to play softball. Graf will be a key returner to the Prescott softball team this upcoming Spring. Additionally, Addison Huppert will run track …
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