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Randolph Students Of The Month For December
The Randolph School District reports that sophomore Collin Almen, the son of Crystal Smith and Nick Almen, and seventh grader Georgia Otte, the daughter of Paul and Teri Otte, are the December Students of the Month. Almen is involved in theater, Knowledge Bowl, art team, speech and pool league. Otte’s favorite subject is band. She …
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Christmas Greetings From Mayor Fasbender
Christmas 2022 is upon us, and Hastings Mayor Mary Fasbender wishes everyone in the KDWA listening area a safe and happy holiday season. Click here for audio City offices will be closed on Monday, December 26th, and Monday, January 2nd, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Click here for audio
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Hastings Chamber 2022 Awardees Announced
The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau is excited to announce this year’s Business, Volunteer and Educator the year! According to a press release issued by the Chamber, SC Toys has been named Business of the Year, Heidi Langenfeld is the Volunteer of the Year, and Tilden Preschool Teacher Colleen Thome is Educator …
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Todd Field Wall Deemed An Issue For Proposed 61 Renovations
At a meeting held on December 20th, the Hastings Heritage Preservation Commission heard a Highway 61 Roadway Study Update and held discussion about the section of 61 adjacent to Todd Field. According to the meeting minutes, Bryant Ficek, South Area Engineer with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, explained some of the physical concerns they have …
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Hastings Commissioners Appointed
At their meeting on Monday, December 19th, the Hastings City Council finalized appointments to several Council Commissions. Andrew Caflisch was appointed and Melissa Blackstad was reappointed to the Public Safety Advisory Commission, Estrella Carter was appointed to HEDRA, Melissa McGrath was appointed and Rob Halberg and Melanie Peters were reappointed to the Planning Commission, Ashley …
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Seeberger Receives Committee Assignments
Freshman MN State Senator Judy Seeberger has received her committee assignments for the upcoming Legislative Session. According to information released by the Senate, Seeberger will serve on the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development, Commerce and Consumer Protection, and Judiciary and Public Safety Committees, and will serve as Vice Chair of the Commerce and Consumer Protection …
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ISD 200 Closed Thursday
ISD 200 reports that some modifications are being made to the winter weather plan, due to the extreme weather being predicted by the National Weather Service. Hastings Public Schools will be closed Thursday, December 22, which will not be an e-learning day. According to an ISD 200 press release, Kid’s Campus, Early Childhood Preschool, ECFE, …
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Hastings Santa Visit Canceled
The City of Hastings regrets to announce that, due to forecasted extreme weather, the Santa visits and Santa drive through town, originally scheduled for December 22nd, are canceled, due to the pending weather. According to City staff, Santa is busy making hot chocolate to ensure he is warm on Christmas Eve and he is concerned …
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PSD Calls Virtual Learning Day
The Prescott School District has announced that the District will conduct a Virtual Learning Day, on Thursday, December 22nd. District staff made the change due to anticipated extreme winter weather forecasted for the Prescott area on Thursday. Families with students in the Prescott District are encouraged to check the District website for updates on weather-related …
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PSD Report Card Released
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released their “report card” on state schools for the 2021-2022 school year, and the grades for the Prescott School District are very good. According to the District website, PSD scored in the top 11% for academics, and in the top 9% for growth. Superintendent Dr. Rick Spicuzza reports …
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