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MFD Names New Leadership
The Miesville Fire Department reports that Steve Meyers has been named the new Chief of the Department, and Brandon Napper has been selected as the Assistant Fire Chief. The Department also named Sam Weber as the newest Fire Captain in the Department. The Miesville Fire Department is a volunteer Fire Department providing fire and emergency …
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TUESDAY NIGHT SPORTS ROUNDUP
The Hastings and Prescott athletic teams had a near perfect night on Tuesday, with everyone but Boys Hockey bringing in victories Hastings – The Hastings Boys Basketball team ended a losing streak and pulled off a 91-67 win over Hill-Murray. The Raiders shot the ball extremely well, including 16 3’s, to keep a 15 point …
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Prescott Bond Sale Approved
The City Council of Prescott was asked on Monday evening to consider the sale of $4,730,000 in general obligation bonds to fund the upcoming street project for Locust Street, and for funding of the Well #3 project that is being planned. Sean Lentz of Ehlers Public Financial Advisors provided a brief overview of the proposal. …
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Prescott Water Fund Cash Flow Study
On Monday evening the Prescott City Council received a long-range water rate study cash flow report from Ehlers Financial Advisors. Representative Brian Roemer, of Ehlers, introduced the report. Click here for audio He also provided a brief history of the water usage trend in Prescott. Click here for audio See the complete study …
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Bodhi Studios Sets Grand Opening
The process of constructing a new facility for Bodhi Studios is now complete, and everyone is invited to a Grand Opening Celebration and Open House on Saturday, January 28th, starting at noon. People are invited to sign up for memberships, shop handmade items, snag some merch and tour the studio. A Mobile Sauna will also …
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RPD Swears In Two Officers
The Rosemount Police Department officially welcomed two new officers at a swearing-in ceremony held in early January. According to a press release, Anis Ahmetovic and Ashley Rosel raised their right hands to take the oath of office, and are now fully-fledged officers after spending a year on probation with the Department. Ahmetovic was born in …
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RAIDERS BEAT FARMINGTON AGAIN, LIKELY CLINCH HOME SECTION GAME
The Hastings Raiders beat the Farmington Tigers 3-2 at Schmitz-Maki Ice Arena in Farmington to remain perfect in the section, likely clinching home ice in the first round, and setting up a colossal matchup with Lakeville North on January 31 for what many believe could be for the section’s #2 seed. The Raiders dynamic special …
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RAIDERS HOLD OFF OWATONNA IN OVERTIME THRILLER
After giving up a 2 goal lead, the Hastings Raiders responded with a thrilling overtime winner to stay perfect in section play and secure a 3-2 win. Hastings had to go with some different lineups due to injury, and Carter Simpson and Sawyer Tjomsland got to again see some extended varsity minutes. That was especially …
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PRO Act Passes House
On Thursday, the Minnesota House narrowly approved the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act, a sweeping bill that would enshrine unlimited abortion, at any stage of pregnancy, in Minnesota law. State Representative for House District 41B, Shane Hudella, commented on proposed amendments to the legislation. Click here for audio The legislation, H.F. 1 (S.F. 1), …
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HPD Shares Experience With High School Class
Hastings High School recently welcomed Hastings Police Chief David Wilske, Deputy Chief Bryan Schowalter, and Investigators Chad Schlichte and Matthew Harrity for a presentation to the Criminal Justice Class at the High School. Instructor Amy Childers thanked the officers for lending their time and expertise to the students this semester. According to Childers, the Criminal …
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