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HFS Seeks Volunteer Receptionist
HFS is looking for Volunteer Receptionists. Volunteer Receptionists welcome neighbors and check them in for their appointments, answer phones, schedule appointments, and much more! Friday morning and substitute shifts are available. Fill out an application online at HastingsFamilyService.org and a staff member will reach out to you during the first week of January to schedule …
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GRRVLC Seeks Director
As previously reported by KDWA, Israel Haas will be leaving his post as Executive Director of the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center in Prescott, and Linda Schenk, Program & Operations Manager, recently spoke with KDWA about the upcoming transition at the Center. Click here for audio In spite of the search for …
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Bodhi Studio Grand Opening
After a long process of planning and construction, the newly-built Bodhi Studio, at 1125 Henry Street in Prescott is ready for yoga classes to begin. According to information provided by Bodhi, the Studio will host a grand opening event on Saturday, January 28th. The day will begin at 8 AM with a Bodhi BURN session, …
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Lewis: Moving Large Sculptures Becoming Difficult
Scrap Metal Artist Dale Lewis is broadening his reach in the sculpture world, and his exhibits are now traveling further and further from his studio in Hastings. Lewis’ Representative Mecca Page talked about his works being showcased at Sculpture Walks. Click here for audio Lewis has encountered difficulties in securing transportation for his large …
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Hanisch Bakery Expanding
Hanisch Bakery in Red Wing has become the supplier of baked good and pastries for the M and H gas station in Hastings, and bakery owner Bill Hanisch told KDWA that the main facility in Red Wing is being prepared for an expansion. Click here for audio When asked about specialty items, such as …
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Local Catholic Educators Awarded
Congratulations to Stacy Bauer of SEAS School in Hastings, and Annie Kleckner and Sister Navya Memattathil of St. John the Baptist School in Vermillion for receiving the St. Ignatius Loyola Award from the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence. The award is named after the saint and is given in honor of those who assume positive …
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Loeschke Named MN VFW Teacher of the Year
Cannon Falls VFW Post 4452 has announced that Cannon Falls social studies teacher Heather Loeschke is the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of Year for District 1 and the state of Minnesota. Loeschke was chosen as the winner at the district level and from all the high school teachers in Minnesota, and will represent …
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Hudella Receives Committee Assignments
The MN House of Representatives has published committee assignments for the upcoming session and Representative-Elect Shane Hudella will serve on three Committees for the 2023-2024 Legislative Biennium. According to the House of Representatives website, Hudella has been assigned to the Education Finance Committee, the Transportation Finance & Policy Committee, and the Veterans and Military Affairs …
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ISD 200 Food Workers Union Authorizes Strike
The union representing the foodservice workers at ISD 200 has authorized a strike against the District in efforts to improve staffing numbers and wages. An announcement from 26 of the 35 members of the Service Employees Industrial Union, Local 284, was made at the Pleasant Hill Library, on December 19th. Union Reps state the authorization …
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Dec. 26 Prescott Council Meeting Canceled
The City Council of Prescott has determined to take the rest of the year off, and have canceled the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 26th. The Council will resume regular meetings on Monday, January 9th, at 6 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 800 Borner Street. Meetings can be viewed online via …
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