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Westview Drive Closure On Friday
The City of Hastings advises motorists that use Westview Drive that Centerpoint Energy plans to close a portion of Westview Drive between Highway 55 and Hillside Drive for Friday, August 11th. Centerpoint Energy will be doing utility construction work on the closed portion of Westview Drive. The detour uses Pleasant Drive and South Frontage Road …
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Hastings Proclaims International Overdose Awareness Day
The Hastings City Council proclaimed August 31st as International Overdose Awareness Day in Hastings. Locally, the Devin J. Norring Foundation, along with the Confluence Hotel, Our Saviour’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (OSEL), the City of Hastings, the Dakota County Drug Task Force, and Hastings Police Department will hold the 3rd Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st …
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Makers Market On Thursday Evening
A great way to kick off this weekend in Hastings is actually on Thursday evening, with the Makers Market at the Rotary Pavilion. Hastings City Councilmember Tina Folch invites everyone down. Click here for audio Learn more at <a href=”https://www.hastingsmn.gov/visitors/arts-entertainment/makers-market”>HastingsMN.gov</a>. Click here for audio
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Prescott To Deliberate Smoke Shops
Prescott City Staff have been contacted by a number of individuals reaching out to consider opening smoke shops in the City of Prescott. The City states it does not want to hinder businesses, but staff is worried that, without any regulations, Prescott could start to see an influx of smoke shops in the community. Working …
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Prescott Considers Amendment To City Code
Prescott City Ordinance, Chapter 443, deals with junked vehicles and appliances. However, the current ordinance, as written, allows for businesses to have an exemption to the rule. In reviewing the ordinance, an amendment is being brought forward for the Health and Safety Committee to review that treats both businesses and residents the same as it …
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2023 Farm Family Of The Year
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners honored a local farm family on Tuesday, August 8th, at the Dakota County Fair. 4-H youth and the county’s park system were also recognized during the annual meeting at the fairgrounds in Farmington. Commissioners recognized Windswept Hill Farm and Studio owners Bill and Wendy Wustenberg as the University of …
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HENS FALL TO ELKO IN 11, NEED TWO WINS TO ADVANCE TO STATE
The Miesville Mudhens fell to the Elko Express in 11 innings Tuesday night 3-2, putting Miesville down 2-1 in the best 3 out of 5 series. Elko took a 1-0 lead in the contest early, but an Austin LaDoux homer midway through tied things up at 1. After Miesville took a 2-1 lead, Elko responded …
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Tim Lawrence Sworn In
The process of seating a City Councilmember to replace Trevor Lund is complete as Tim Lawrence took the Oath of Office for Ward 4 at Monday evening’s City Council meeting. Click here for audio Councilmember Lawrence will complete Lund’s term, which runs through the end of 2024. Click here for audio
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Hastings Council Deals With New Marijuana Laws
Recreational marijuana usage became legal in Minnesota on August 1st, and the Hastings City Council deliberated some of the finer points of the legalization process, specifically use in public outdoor spaces. City Administrator Dan Wietecha introduced the topic on Monday evening. Click here for audio The Council discussed how current laws would be affected …
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Hastings CommEd Partners With Great River Adult Education Programs
Hastings Community Education has a long-standing partnership with Great River Adult Education Programs to provide quality adult ongoing education in the Hastings area. Executive Director of Hastings Community Education, Kari Gorr, explains what kind of training is available to area adults. Click here for audio Susie Evans, Manager of the Great River Adult Education …
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