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HPD Gears Up For Pink Patch Project
The City of Hastings Police Department is getting ready for its 6th annual participation in the Pink Patch Project during the month of October. The goal of the Hastings Pink Patch Project is to raise money and bring awareness to the fight against breast cancer. Two different versions of the pink shoulder patches are $10/patch, …
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Officials Gather For Rail Safety Week
Hastings and CPKC Rail officials gathered at the 2nd Street railroad crossing in Hastings on Tuesday, and used spray chalk and stencils to put warnings at the pedestrian crossings, as part of Rail Safety Week. CP Rail Police Sergeant Michelle Mair commented on the importance of rail crossing safety. Click here for audio Sgt. …
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Hastings Council Set Preliminary Levy for 2024
At its September 18th meeting, the Hastings City Council approved a preliminary 2024 Budget of $38.8 million (38,898,627) and set a preliminary property tax levy not to exceed $18.6 million ($18,649,930) to invest in public safety, street and trail improvements, and personnel costs. City Administrator Dan Wietecha briefed the Council on some of the basic …
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2024 HEDRA Levy Approved
Approval of the Proposed 2024 HEDRA- HRA Special Tax Levy for Hastings came before the Hastings City Council on Monday evening. City Administrator Dan Wietecha introduced the measure. Click here for audio The Council unanimously approved the levy with little discussion. Click here for audio
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Council Receives Bond Rating Report
On Monday evening, the Hastings City Council officially received notification that the City’s Bond Rating, assigned by Standard and Poor’s, had been raised from “AA” to “AA+”. Jessica Green of Northland Securities presented the news to the Council. Click here for audio Chris Eitemiller, the City Finance Manager, commented on the improved rating. Click …
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Hwy 55 Trail Project Approved
The Hwy 55 trail, running east and west from Spring Street to the Hastings Middle School, is in very poor shape and was identified in the 2023 budget for a reconstruction project. The City of Hastings engaged WSB for the design and engineering services for this trail, and recently received four (4) competitive bids ranging …
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Water Rescue On Saturday In Hastings
Members of Hastings Fire & EMS, Dakota County Sheriff’s Department, and the Minnesota DNR, were called to the Mississippi River on Saturday, as both Hastings Fire and Dakota County Sheriff water crafts were deployed at Hastings Marina in East Hastings, in response to a call for a water rescue near the marina. As KDWA’s Nick …
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Creamery Reignites
The recent fire at the Hastings Coop Creamery reignited on Sunday, and Hastings Fire Crews were on hand to deal with the situation. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner reported from the scene. Click here for audio KDWA has reached out to the Fire Department for comment. Stay tuned for updates. Click here for audio …
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UWH Giving Campaign Underway
The traditional United Way of Hastings (UWH) annual giving campaign kickoff was held at Todd Field on September 8th, coinciding with the first home Hastings Raiders football game. UWH successfully launched its annual giving campaign, and the Raiders came away with a win. The community will now be immersed in UWH’s annual giving campaign which …
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Hastings Chamber Seeks 316 Project Feedback
It has been nearly a year since construction of HWY 316 wrapped up, and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual post construction meeting, from 11 AM to noon on Thursday, September 28th, to get feedback from businesses on the road layout and hear next steps on a post construction study. Feedback …
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