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Memorial Day Observance Planned
The Herald of Summer and, more importantly, the annual remembrance for American Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States of America, Memorial Day, is rapidly approaching, and the Nelson Lucking Post 47 of the American Legion in Hastings will once again conduct a remembrance observation on Memorial Day. Legion member …
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RAIDERS DISMANTLE CADETS, 10-2
Hastings- In the penultimate conference game of the season, the Hastings Raiders rallied from an early deficit and pulled away to blowout Saint Thomas Academy 10-2 at Grossman Field. The Raiders used timely hitting, an error filled performance by the Cadets, and excellent fielding, to clamp down and keep their slim conference title hopes alive. …
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ISD 200 Selects Two Finalists
The Hastings School Board has selected two finalists to return for a second interview for the school district’s superintendent position. The finalists are Dr. Tamara Champa, Superintendent, Pine Island Schools, in Pine Island, MN and Dr. John Bezek, Principal, Prior Lake Public Schools, in Savage. The finalists were selected from a pool of 11 applicants …
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SEAS School Submits Mural Proposal
St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic School has presented a proposal to complete a mural at the school and presented the proposal to the Heritage Preservation Commission on Tuesday evening. According to the meeting minutes, City Staff explained to the Commission that the proposal fits the City definition of a sign due to the wording and …
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Bailly Vineyard Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Alexis Bailly Vineyard in Hastings is celebrating a milestone event this month, and Vineyard owner Nan Bailly stopped in to KDWA to share the news. Click here for audio Everyone is invited to a special celebration this weekend at the Vineyard. Click here for audio Learn more on the vineyard’s website. Click …
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Holck Named To Board
WAG Farms Off Leash Dog Park in Cottage Grove is proud to introduce their newest board member, Jennifer Holck. According to information released by WAG Farms Dog Park, Jennifer has lived in Cottage Grove for the past six years and enjoys being active outdoors walking, hiking and spending time on the North Shore of Lake …
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HPD Wins “Sound The Siren” Challenge
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The totals are in, and the Hastings Police Department out-gathered the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office for the recent “Sound the Siren” food drive during Food Share Month. With the Hastings Police Department collecting 3,041 food items and $1,376 in monetary donations, compared to 1,946 food items and $568 by the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, the …
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Hastings Council Deliberates Civic Center Repairs
The Hastings City Council revisited the needed repairs for the Hastings Civic Arena roof and replacement of the refrigeration system at Monday evening’s City Council meeting. Parks and Recreation Director Chris Jenkins briefed the Council on the issues with the West Rink roof. Click here for audio He also explained the refrigeration issue. Click …
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Rajasekar To Be Honored
The Anderson Center at Tower View in Red Wing will honor musician, composer, and educator Nirmala Rajasekar with the 2023 A.P. Anderson Award for her significant contributions to the cultural and artistic life of Minnesota during a public ceremony on Thursday, June 8 at 5:30 PM at the A.P. Anderson Gala. A dynamic performer, composer, …
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WIND SWEPT: RAIDERS PULL AWAY FROM ZEPHYRS FOR HISTORIC SWEEP
For the first time in as long as people within the program can remember, the Raiders of Hastings swept the Mahtomedi Zephyrs Monday. In what was a back and forth game early on, Hastings drew first blood, taking a 1-0 when Al Hendrickson scored in the top of the 2nd. But Mahtomedi would respond in …
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