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SGU Recognized At Commemoration
Dateline Southeast Asia, 1961: American Armed Forces are involved in what has been called a “Secret War” in Southeast Asia that lasted until 1975, at the same time as the widely reported Vietnam War. American Forces were assisted in this secret war by a group of local nationals under the name of the Special Guerrilla …
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Hastings Community Ed Turns 50
Working to raise the education level of Hastings outside the walls of the school buildings in town, Hastings Community Education turns 50 years old this year. Kari Gorr, Hastings Community Education Director, recently commented on the celebration held to commemorate this milestone. Click here for audio She also talked about guests at the celebration. …
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UHL Military Child Of The Month
The United Heroes League Military Child of the Month for May is ten-year-old Gavin Scott, the son of an Army Sergeant First Class with over 16 years of Service. According to the UHL website, sports have had a tremendous impact on Gavin’s ability to handle life changes associated with being a military child like a …
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Technical Rescue At Vermillion Falls
Emergency crews were dispatched to Vermillion Falls Park on Monday, after a 17-year-old was struck in the head by a falling rock with reported serious bleeding. Crews located the patient at the bottom of the cliffs and requested the Special Operations Team to respond for a rope rescue. The patient was reported to be oriented …
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County Programs Awarded
Dakota County recently earned six National Association of Counties Achievement Awards for programs ranging from employment support to environment and greenway enhancements. According to a County press release, awarded services include the Bison Reintroduction at Spring Lake Park Reserve in the fall of 2022, the Career Success Program, the Employee Engagement Program, the Jail Release …
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Caribou Coffee Opens In Hastings
Caribou Coffee is now open in Coborn’s Grocery in Hastings, and celebrated with a “Grand Opening” on Friday morning. Manager Kacie Boettcher said the prep to get the store open was a fairly fluid process. Click here for audio She also commented on the inaugural team of servers for the new store. Click here …
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Animal Ark 3K Scheduled
The beginning of Summer can be an ideal time to consider an addition to one’s family in the form of a newly-adopted pet. The staff at Animal Ark remind listeners that the list of dogs and cats available for adoption is substantial, and the cost to house and tend these furbabies is significant. Volunteer Paul …
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HFS Annual Middle School Tug Of War
Hastings Family Service recently held its annual Tug-Of-War event at the Hastings Middle School and is happy to report that for one week, students brought cash donations to their 6th hour class for the School Supply Drive at HFS. The week culminated in a tug-of-war competition between the top two fund-raising classes of each grade. …
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School Board Calls Special Meeting
The ISD 200 School Board meets for special business at 6 PM on Wednesday, May 31st, in the Middle School Media Center. The Agenda consists of deliberation of the terms of a contract for newly-selected Superintendent Dr. Tamara Chandra. The meeting is open to the public. Click here for audio
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Hastings Seeks Receptionist
The City of Hastings is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) receptionist at City Hall to provide customer service, help people feel welcomed and make a great impression. The City is looking for a professional, well-organized individual who can handle a variety of calls, visitors and general office duties. Please visit the Employment page …
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