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HFS Hosts Met Council Forum
On Tuesday, HFS was proud to host the Metropolitan Council for a 2050 Regional Development Guide focus group. Met Council members facilitated small group discussion with Hastings residents about their neighborhoods, and discussed such topics as what transportation options are available (or not) to residents, what residents would like to see more of in their …
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Miesville Ravine Plan Comment Period Open
The future of Dakota County’s Miesville Ravine Park Reserve, the county’s eastern-most park is coming into focus. Public feedback from the past year has shaped preliminary long-range plans for the Park Reserve. The plan’s three-part approach seeks to develop and manage the park in a way that maintains the park reserve’s high quality landscapes, while …
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Prescott Community Education Seeks Volunteer Coaches
Prescott Community Education seeks volunteer coaches for their “Girls On The Run” program. Developed for girls in grades 3 through 5, Girls On The Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and …
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Hastings Seeks Budget Preapprovals From City Council
As the annual City Budget process for 2024 continues in Hastings, the City Council was asked on Monday evening to “preapprove” some of the equipment purchases on the proposed 2024 Budget. City Administrator Dan Wietecha briefed the Council as to the reasoning for the request. Click here for audio With an amendment to remove …
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Hastings Council Approves Regina Bond Agreement
On Monday evening, the Hastings City Council was asked to hold a public hearing and approve a resolution for consenting to the Issuance of Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds by the Duluth Economic Development Authority to finance projects proposed by Regina Senior Living. City Administrator Dan Wietecha introduced the measures. Click here for audio …
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Premier Bank To Pack Food Bags For UWH
Premier Bank and its 20 branches have selected United Way of Hastings’ (UWH) Food4Kids as an initiative to support by packing and donating 500 weekend student food bags. At its upcoming employee training on October 9, Premier Bank employees from all branches will gather and part of their training day will be giving back to …
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Hastings Red Slide Replacement Is Complete
The long wait to replace the iconic red slide at Roadside Park in Hastings is now complete, as the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department reports that the new slide is now installed and open for use. It was a long process to get a replacement slide, and while Parks and Rec knows they can never …
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PRESCOTT GOLF WILL DEFEND STATE TITLE, WINS HOME SECTIONAL
The Prescott Girls Golf team is returning to the State tournament, with a win in their first ever home sectional. The Cardinals’ lead was never really in doubt, as Prescott won by 23 strokes to head to State for the fifth time. Prescott will now look to be the fourth team to win four consecutive …
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HASTINGS TAKES MEMORABLE HOMECOMING WIN OVER CRETIN-DERHAM HALL
In a game and night that will be remembered forever in Hastings, the Raiders in blue held off the Raiders in purple in an overtime thriller marred by an over 2 hour lightning delay. Hastings got the scoring started early on, when Cade Kimmes caught a 30 yard touchdown pass to make it 7-0. Hastings …
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Army Corps Plans Valve Replacement At Lock And Dam #2
The St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $1.5 million contract to Missouri Fabricators of Fulton, Missouri, on September 22nd, to fabricate four replacement Tainter valves at Lock and Dam #2 in Hastings. The contract includes fabrication and delivery of the Tainter valve structure, trunnion casting, bushing and pins, and …
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