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ISD 200 Superintendent Semi-Finalists Selected
At a special meeting on Wednesday, May 10th, the Hastings School Board selected six semi-finalists to interview for the school district’s superintendent position. The semi-finalists are La Shawn Ray, Executive Director, Hiawatha Academies, Minneapolis, Dr. Kent Mutchler, Superintendent, Geneva Community School District, Geneva, IL, Dr. Michelle Mortenson, Superintendent, Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools, Buffalo Lake, MN, …
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Hastings Drinking Water Study Published
The City of Hastings recently published the results of a drinking water study conducted for the period of January 1st to December 31st of 2022. The study was conducted with the Minnesota Department of Health to test drinking water for more than 100 contaminants. According to the report, it is not unusual to detect contaminants …
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HFS Celebrates 53rd Anniversary
Hastings Family Service continues to provide much-needed support to families in need in the Hastings area, and Development and Community Relations Coordinator Kelly Carter recently visited KDWA to provide an update on the charity. Click here for audio She also commented April was one of the busiest months on record for HFS. Click here …
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Annual March For Them Announces Changes
Memorial Day weekend in Hastings will see the Annual March For Them event to honor fallen veterans from the Hastings and Southeastern MN area. Founder Tom Wright says that there will be some changes to this year’s march. Click here for audio The route, which begins and ends at Levee Park, is not the …
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HPD Officers Recognized
The Minnesota Association of Women Police recently recognized one of Hastings’ Own for outstanding work as an officer of the law. Deputy Chief of Police Bryan Schowalter has the details. Click here for audio The Hastings Police Department also welcomed a new officer to the ranks. Click here for audio The Department still …
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Veterans Home Thanks Community
As the Veterans Home in Hastings celebrates the annual Minnesota Veterans Homes Week, May 14th through the 20th, the staff also acknowledge the benefits of a caring, generous community. In a statement, Interim Administrator Dave Dunn said, “We’re so grateful to neighbors and Veteran champions for their partnership. We appreciate the many ways our supporters …
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PHS Investigates Threat
Hastings High School was not the only victim of a mysterious threat against the school last weekend, as now Prescott High School has also issued a statement regarding a threat of violence at the school. According to Superintendent Dr. Rick Spicuzza, the District was made aware on May 10th of a social media post regarding …
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Cannon Falls Veterans Park Grand Opening
Toufong Lor, former US Navy officer and founder of the nonprofit American Veterans Memorial Park announced on Tuesday that the organization has scheduled a Grand Opening event at noon, on Sunday, May 14th, to commemorate the completion of phase one of this 95-acre project just south of Cannon Falls. The land will eventually be developed …
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RAIDERS WALK OFF WOLFPACK IN EPIC 11-INNING MARATHON
The Hastings Raiders baseball team earned a massive section win, coming from behind in an extra innings marathon that flirted with darkness to beat their neighbors to the north Park of Cottage Grove 2-1 in 11 innings. It was looking like it could be a history making pitchers duel early in the contest, as Gavin …
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HHS Threat Determined To Be “Invalid”
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Hastings High School Principal Scott Doran reports that the high school was notified by a number of students and parents over the weekend regarding text messages circulating about a rumored threat to the school. Administration and law enforcement have conducted a thorough investigation. Principal Doran states that law enforcement has concluded that there is no …
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