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Lead Warning Issued For Fruit Puree Pouches
The Minnesota Department of Health is urging families to beware of the possibility of elevated levels of lead in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children. The pouches are sold nationally …
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Former Hastings Fire Chief Maher Passes
Former Hastings Fire Chief, James P. Maher, passed away on October 26th. Jim worked for the city of Hastings Fire Department, starting as a volunteer in 1968, he was hired as a full time fire fighter and EMT. He was the Assistant Fire Chief and active Fire Chief for six months. After that, he worked …
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Gettysburg Address Event Updated
A commemoration of the 160th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s famous address at Gettysburg is shaping up to be quite the event at Oakwood Cemetery in Hastings on November 19th. Event organizer Tim Figge explains the significance of MN troops at the Civil War Battle in Pennsylvania. Click here for audio Figge also explained …
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DCSO Rises To Security Opportunity
The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office was tasked on Wednesday with coordinating site security for President Biden’s visit to a farm in Greenvale Township. According to Sheriff Joe Leko, this was a first for rural Dakota County. Sheriff Leko said that he couldn’t be more proud of the professionalism and skill demonstrated by deputies and local …
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Clocks Fall Back On Nov. 5
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5th at 2 AM, pushing clocks back one hour. As you reset your clocks, be sure to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. By doing this, you could save your life and the lives of your family members and pets. Click here for audio …
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Thrush Receives Award
Laurie Thrush, the Senior Center and Disabilities Coordinator for Hastings Community Education, was recently professionally recognized by the The Minnesota Community Education Association with the Regional Community Educators of Excellence Award. Thrush said that the award caught her completely by surprise. Click here for audio Thrush was nominated by fellow Community Ed Staffer Kari …
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KFC Building Nears Completion
Feverish work is seen to continue at the intersection of 18th and Vermillion Streets, as the new Hastings Kentucky Fried Chicken location comes to life. Though progress is duly noted by everybody across the community, KFC is still not quite ready to open. Crews have the building exterior nearly complete, with the parking lot apparently …
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Nov. 7 Polling Places
Ahead of Tuesday’s ISD 200 Election, the City of Hastings has posted information to ensure voters are aware of the proper polling place to cast a ballot. There will be five combined polling places for this special election that will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Voters in Precinct 1 will cast ballots …
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Johnson Named To Bench
On October 11th, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Adam Johnson as district court judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Johnson’s bench will be chambered in Hastings and he will be replacing Honorable Tim D. Wermager. Johnson is currently the deputy county administrator for Rice County, where he …
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RVB Vets Day Concert
Before getting into the full swing of the holiday season, Americans are asked to remember all of our veterans on November 11th, Veteran’s Day. In observance of Veteran’s Day, the River Valley Band will hold a Veteran’s Day Concert on November 12th. Band Vice President John Ossendorf has the details. Click here for audio …
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