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House Fire In Cannon Falls
At 10:37 PM on Sunday, September 17th, the Cannon Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 600 block of Grove Street for an attached garage that was on fire. Cannon Falls PD arrived to find the fire quickly spreading to the home and requested mutual aid. The house was evacuated and the fire spread to …
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ISD 200 To Seek Voter Approval Of Levy
The ISD 200 School Board is preparing to include a Tech Levy for the District on the ballot of the November election, and Superintendent Dr. Tammy Champa recently commented on the levy and where it would be used. Click here for audio Champa is willing to scheduled Q & A sessions with community partners …
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iMaGine Foundation To Help Middle School Students
iMaGine is a newly-formed non-profit organization to assist middle school students with financial shortfalls at school. Jesse Ritter, owner of Dugarel’s in Hastings has started the iMaGine Foundation to help youth fill the gap in funding at the Hastings Middle School. Click here for audio iMaGine’s primary focus is making sure students can take …
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No Need To Grieve Alone
Grief and loss are unfortunate and, sadly, unavoidable elements of life, and local author Donna Mathiowetz is passionate about helping others through the grieving process. Mathiowetz conducts monthly grief group meetings and says there are several groups, each designed for different age groups dealing with loss. Click here for audio Learn more about Donna …
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Creamery Fire Update
The aftermath of the Hasitngs Co-Op Creamery Fire on Wednesday night in through Thursday morning rocked the community of Hastings, as many got out of bed for their work day, and seeing the news on KDWA. KDWA’s Nick Tuckner was joined by Hastings Fire Chief John Townsend on Thursday morning, just outside of the creamery, …
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Hastings Chamber Moves To Confluence
The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau announces that it is in the process of moving to a new office space, located in The Confluence Hotel on 2nd St. An updated address will be sent to members once the move is complete. Please note that phones and email may be temporarily interrupted during …
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Prescott Chamber Seeks Coordinator
The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce reports that the search is on for a new Chamber Coordinator, as current Coordinator Casey Johnson will be reportedly leaving her position with the Chamber. The Chamber seeks a new Chamber Coordinator to be the face of the organization, representing the interests of Prescott business owners and employers. This …
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Hastings Council Deliberates Strategic Plan
The Hastings City Council continues to look forward in planning for the growth and development of Hastings, and Council member Tina Folch said that the Strategic Plan was discussed at the most recent City Council Meeting. Click here for audio Quarterly progress reports will be posted on the <a href=”https://www.hastingsmn.gov/residents/strategic-planning/2024-2027-hastings-strategic-plan”>City website</a> as they become …
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ISD 200 Candidates To Hold Meet And Greet
With the 2023 ISD 200 School Board election just over a month and a half away, ISD 200 School Board Candidates Philip Biermaier, Nancy Blanchard, Melissa Millner and Jenny Wiederholt Pine will appear at meet-and-greet events on Monday, September 18th, and Tuesday, September 19th, from 4 to 8 PM each day, at the Hastings Public …
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Cycle Crash Update
In follow up to the motorcycle accident on Vermillion Street earlier this week, HPD Deputy Chief Bryan Schowalter provided a brief update of the case. Click here for audio Schowalter also indicated that U-turns at that intersection are legal. The unidentified motorcycle driver was taken to the hospital for injuries. Click here for audio …
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