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HFD Responds To Quarry Taphouse
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Bison Welcomed Home
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EVAN NELSON NAMED METRO EAST PLAYER OF THE YEAR; ADDITIONAL BASEBALL ACCOLADES
Hastings baseball announced that Evan Nelson had been named the Metro East Conference player of the year for the 2023 baseball season. Nelson led the team in hits with 37 and also led the conference with 4 homers, hitting an impressive .451 on the year with an on base percentage of .516. In 82 at …
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Summer Events In Hastings
Summer in Hastings means opportunities to spend time outdoors enjoying the sights and sounds of life in a river town, and the City encourages everyone to a whole series of events scheduled all summer long at Levee Park, and the Rotary Pavilion. Alex Menke, Economic Development Coordinator says the Maker’s Markets will be a go-to …
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Cannabis Ordinance Moratorium Denied
With recent legislation passed at the MN State Capitol legalizing recreational use of cannabis, Hastings City Administration petitioned the City Council to allow City Staff time to study the new laws to help determine City Ordinances for cannabis sale and use. City Administrator Dan Wietecha presented the item on Monday night. Click here for audio …
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3rd Annual PRIDE Fest Held
IDEA of Hastings held their 3rd Annual PRIDE Festival at the Rotary Pavilion in Levee Park last weekend, and KDWA reporter Nick Tuckner spoke with City Council person and IDEA representative Angie Haus about the festival, which she thought went well. Click here for audio Councilmember Haus also commented on the need for support …
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Leo’s Landing Future In Doubt
Leo’s Landing in Prescott faces an uncertain future as the current owners have learned that their land use permit expires at the end of the year. Leo’s Landing operates as a gas dock, convenience store and offers dozens of boat slip rentals. Leo’s Landing co-owner Tom Anderson has approached the Prescott City Council for clarification …
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FFD Firefighter Jones Promoted
Congratulations are due to Farmington Fire Department Lt. Mark Jones. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, the Farmington City Council included a swearing in ceremony for Farmington Firefighter Mark Jones upon his promotion to Lieutenant. According to the City of Farmington, Lt. Jones started with the department July 2019, was promoted to Crew Leader Oct. …
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Hastings Creamery Closed By Met Council
The Hastings Creamery reports that the Metropolitan Council closed the creamery at 12:00 AM on Monday, June 5th due to FOGs (fats, oils, and grease) violations against the creamery’s water permit. According to a post on social media, Creamery management was informed that the creamery has been in violation since 2013 when the statute was …
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HHS Seniors Receive Over $200K In Scholarships
113 Hastings High School Seniors were named as recipients of various scholarships during the recent HHS Senior Banquet. According to the Hastings High School Career Center, the Scholarships, offered by such organizations as AAUW, the American Legion, the Eagles Club, and others, totaled $200,800 among the 113 recipients. Click here for audio
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