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RHS Marching Band In Tournament Of Roses Parade
The Rosemount High School Marching Band has figured out an excellent way to deal with the cold snap currently gripping most of Minnesota. The marching band will travel in January to California to participate in the grand daddy of New Year’s Parades, the Tournament of Roses Parade. Rosemount is one of six high school bands, …
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Mayor Droste Finishes Term
The end of 2022 will see many changes to local, state and federal governing bodies, and Rosemount is no exception. Tuesday evening was the final City Council meeting for Rosemount Mayor Bill Droste. Droste served as Mayor of Rosemount since 2002, and was recently elected to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners for the newly-rezoned …
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City Council Congratulates Braucks And Vaughan
Monday evening was the final City Council meeting for Council members Mark Vaughan and Lori Braucks, and they were both recognized for their service to Hastings while on the Council. Former Mayor Paul Hicks provided some comments on their time as Councilmembers. Click here for audio Both were commemorated with Joint Resolutions from the …
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Hastings Employees Recognized
Monday evening’s Hastings City Council meeting began with recognition of City employees celebrating milestone anniversaries with the City of Hastings. City Administrator Dan Wietecha introduced the agenda item. Click here for audio The Council also congratulated Council Commission members that were finishing their terms at the end of the year. A complete list of …
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Hastings Council Approves Fee Rate Increase
A change to the City of Hastings City Code Chapter 34 in relation to the Fee Schedule came before the City Council on Monday evening. City Administrator Dan Wietecha introduced the measure. Click here for audio The Council discussed the status of continuing the implementation of the original study plan for modest ongoing increases. …
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Slavik Updates Hastings Council
Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik attended Monday evening’s Hastings City Council meeting to provide an annual update to the Council. He spoke of the property valuation and the changes in the metro, Dakota County, and Hastings. Click here for audio Slavik thanked Council members for their support of a workforce townhouse development planned with …
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Gobble Gait Raises $128K For HFS
Gobble Gait has been a Thanksgiving tradition in Hastings since 1998 when it began as a small race to raise some money for Hastings Family Service. This year, the event raised $128,000 for Hastings Family Service. Race organizer Mary Fasbender commented on the donation during a brief ceremony at Hastings Family Service on Monday morning. …
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ISD 200 Ranks In Study
Hastings Public Schools has been recognized as the #25 Best Public School District in Minnesota by Niche as part of the publication’s 2023 Best Schools and Districts in America rankings. Hastings Public Schools also ranked #14 District with the Best Teachers in Minnesota. With an overall grade of A-, District Leadership say they couldn’t be …
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RSV Making Rounds
The winter season often sees an increase in respiratory ailments in the community, and Dr. Melody McKenzie, Director of Medical Affairs United Hospital Regina Campus and Allina Health Hastings Lead Primary Care Physician, says that not everything going around is just COVID anymore. Click here for audio Dr. McKenzie also urges those that are …
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Prescott Snowman Contest Winners Announced
The Prescott School District has announced the winners of their recent Virtual Snowman Contest. Congratulations go out to 1st place winners, 4th grader Lillian and 1st grader Olen Renken, 2nd place winners, 5th grader Brody and 3rd grader Teagen Miller. Well over 150 students participated and the submissions were very creative. The School District thanks …
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