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BROOM SEASON: RAIDERS BEAT POLARS 14-5 TO EARN FIRST SWEEP OF SEASON
North Saint Paul- Under the lights at Kuenkel Field, the Raiders beat North Saint Paul in their first game in more than a week, kicking off a stretch of 9 games in 10 days with a decisive 14-5 win over North. After a scoreless 1-2-3 top of the first inning, Mark DeNoyer would force a …
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Hastings Rotary Students Of The Month
The Hastings Rotary Club recognizes Hastings High School seniors who exemplify the Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” as a way to reward and foster these ideals, and also build mutually rewarding relationships between school administration, staff, students, parents and Rotary members. Hastings High School Principal Scott Doran reports that the Rotary Student of the …
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Union Expresses Concerns Over Suggested Privatization
Hastings Food Service workers and union leaders with SEIU Local 284 are expressing concern over news that the district is beginning the process of privatizing nutrition services. This decision comes less than two months after the workers held a seven-week strike during February and March. According to the Union, ISD 200 has yet to bargain …
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Hudella Calls Rally At Capitol
State Representative Shane Hudella announced that he will be holding a press conference and rally on the west side of the State Capitol to protect Minnesota charities and youth sports associations from proposed changes to E-Pulltab charitable gambling on Thursday, May 4th, at 10 AM. Click here for audio According to Hudella, the change …
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Refinery Bill Signed Into Law
On Tuesday, Governor Walz signed Senator Judy Seeberger’s legislation into law requiring the use of skilled contractors at Minnesota refineries. The legislation will help prevent catastrophic accidents, protect workers, and ensure communities are kept safe. Senator Seeberger was in attendance as the bill was signed into law at the Steamfitters and Pipefitters Local 455 Headquarters. …
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Gambling Amendments Tabled
The Monday evening Hastings City Council meeting centered almost completely around the second reading and possible adoption of amendments to the City’s Charitable Gambling ordinances. Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh summarized the measure. Click here for audio She also emphasized what portion of the gambling proceeds are taxed. Click here for audio The …
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Pleasant Drive Closed For Construction
The City of Hastings reports that Pleasant Drive will be closed to through traffic until approximately October of 2023. A detour route using 15th St., General Sieben Drive and County Road 46 will be signed for the duration of the closure. According to the City, the 2023 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements will be upgrades to Pleasant …
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Hootenany Raises $20K
On Saturday, 8 venues in Hastings were host to Hootenany 14, the annual music-making, fund-raising event for musical programs at the Hastings Middle School. Dozens of musical acts performed at various social establishments in town, between 4 PM and as late as 1 AM. Venues were the 2nd Street Depot, Hastings Tavern, the Busted Nut, …
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Mock Crash Simulation Scheduled for Cannon Falls HS
Cannon Falls Area Schools announce that the Cannon Falls Emergency Responders will present a mock crash for students in the 9th through 12th grade on Thursday, May 4th. The simulation will include participants from the CFPD, the CFFD, the GCSO, and the Stat Patrol. As part of the simulation, an emergency response helicopter will respond, …
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SOFTBALL DAY SCHEDULE RELEASED AS PART OF SPORTS PACKED SATURDAY
The 2023 Softball Day in Hastings Schedule was released earlier this week as the event returns this Saturday at Vets Park from 9 AM-10 PM. The 2023 schedule is as follows: 9 AM-10:05 AM: U10C Hastings White vs. Prescott (Vets Field 2) 9 AM-10:05 AM: U10A Hastings Blue vs. Cottage Grove (Vets Field 1) 10:30 …
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