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HHS BASEBALL EARNS 3 SEED; PHS SOFTBALL ADVANCES, TRACK SENDS ATHLETES TO STATE
The Hastings baseball team has found out its section fate. After a tough loss to Eastview 8-6, the Raiders were still able to earn a three seed in sections, and will play Park of Cottage Grove Monday at 4:30 at Vets Park to begin the double elimination sectional. The Raiders went 1-1 in the section, …
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HPD Introduces New CSO
The Hastings Police Department is proud to report that Sean Glancey recently joined the Department as a Community Service Officer. Sean graduated from East Ridge High School in Woodbury, and obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Minnesota State University-Mankato. He is working towards his certificate in law enforcement through Metro State University and will …
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HFD Seeks Fire Crew Members
The Hastings Fire and EMS Department is on the lookout for people who are motivated, dedicated, and passionate about serving their community to apply for a position as a paid-on-call firefighter/EMT. Applicants will be given a chance to earn the opportunity to be part of a growing department of fire and emergency service personnel who …
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Goodhue County Updates Byllesby Park Regulations
Goodhue County recently updated park rules and regulations for Byllesby Park in the areas of parking, tobacco use, and consumption of alcohol in the park. Goodhue County’s Byllesby Park rules, originally codified in 1983, were last updated in 2021, and the amendments just enacted will more closely align with the rules and regulations enforced by …
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Women’s Health Month
As Women’s Health Month continues, experts in Minnesota and elsewhere are reminding women to prioritize their well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that women who are caregivers are at greater risk for poor physical and mental health. Melissa Goble is a nurse practitioner who says women often place their health needs on …
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ISD 200 Board Selects Superintendent
At a special board meeting on May 23rd, the Hastings School Board unanimously voted to select Dr. Tamara Champa as the district’s next superintendent. According to Board Chair Lisa Hedin, “Dr. Champa has the qualifications and skills identified by the School Board and community stakeholders to lead Hastings Public Schools. Her student-centered decision-making, focus on …
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The Power Of 100
The Power of 100, a group of influential and empowered women in Hastings, recently designated recipients of funds for non-profit groups in and around Hastings. The group has been active for a number of years, as founder Melissa Freiermuth explains. Click here for audio The group searches out organizations to help, and non-profit organizations …
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Broad Street Baskets Placed
The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce is glad to report that the hanging baskets for the Summer of 2023 are in place and providing a splash of color to the Broad Street business district. Reuvers Nursery delivered the baskets on Tuesday, and Public Works team members had the honor of placing the baskets. Baskets were …
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CFHS Honors Servicemembers
Cannon Falls High School has found a unique way to honor past graduates who are now serving in the US Military, with a banner and video screen showing their photos. According to information, social studies teacher Heather Loeschke partnered with Kraft-Ostrom American Legion Post 142 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4452 to put up …
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TAVERNIER NAMED RAIDER GIRLS HOOPS COACH
On Wednesday, Hastings Activities Director Trent Hanson formally announced the new head girls basketball coach for the 2023-24 season. According to the media release, Rick Tavernier will be named the new girls basketball coach. Tavernier, a Hastings native, has more than ten years of experience with girls basketball, spending time in the Simley programs with …
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