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Washington County Deputy Caroon Retires
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports that after an impressive 31 years with the Office, Deputy Sheriff Mark Caroon retired on July 31st and he begins his well-deserved retirement. According to the WCSO, during his career, Mark worked in almost every department in the sheriff’s office, beginning his career in the Water, Parks & Trails …
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Gobble Gait Race Shirt Design Contest
It’s not too early to think ahead to the Holiday Season in Hastings, and that means Gobble Gait on Thanksgiving morning. Gobble Gait is seeking design submissions for its 25th anniversary race shirt that creatively celebrates this tradition of coming together in the Hastings community to support our neighbors in need. The winner of this …
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HPD Pink Patch Project To Return
The annual Hastings Police Department Pink Patch Project is back for the 5th year and officially starts October 1st. The Pink Patch Project runs the duration of October and you can get in on the Pink Patch Project by purchasing a pink version of the Police Department’s shoulder patch, including a limited-edition throwback patch, a …
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Prescott School District Welcomes Chantelle Byram
The Prescott School District welcomes Chantelle Byram to the District as the new Benefits Specialist and HR Generalist. According to the District, Chantelle is a long-time resident of River Falls, beginning her career in the restaurant industry. Developing an interest in Human Resources, Chantelle obtained a Master of Arts in HR Management from St. Mary’s …
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Strand Joins Prescott School District
The Prescott School District announces that Sandy Strand has been named as the new Director of Student Services for the District. According to the District, Strand, a native of central Wisconsin, attended both UW Eau Claire and UW Stout while obtaining her degrees in communication disorders and vocational rehabilitation. She obtained her teaching credentials at …
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Fairy Wonderland Food Truck Event
Organizers of Fairy Wonderland announce they are getting excited for the 1st annual Fairy Wonderland Food Trucks and Festivities, on September 9th. Event organizers say that Green Pixie and another Fairy from Occasions with Character, LLC, will be joining them for your little ones to get their pictures taken with. All activities will be free …
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Renovations At St. John’s In Vermillion Continue
Building renovation efforts continue at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Vermillion. According to a post on social media, the congregation’s “Brick by Brick” project continues to move forward. At this time all of the exterior brick work is done. Staining previously seen by the doors to the church has removed and the overall …
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CFPD Investigates Assault Report
The Cannon Falls Police Department reports that on August 9th at about 6:30 PM, officers were dispatched to Lower Hanna’s Bend for a report of a victim that was shot with an air soft gun in the face. The suspects were a male and two females in a Jeep Cherokee. Further information was not provided …
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County Board Recognizes Farmers And Artists
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners honored four local farm families and promoted the arts on August 9th, during a board meeting at the Dakota County Fair. Commissioners recognized Little Hill Berry Farm owners Aaron Wills and Molly McGovern Wills as the University of Minnesota Extension Services 2022 Farm Family of the Year. The Wills …
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Primary Election Results
The Primary Election has concluded for 2022 and there were a number of races pared down, and ballot initiatives that were decided on Tuesday evening. In Hastings, the top four vote-getters for the two at-large City Council seats were Angie Haus, with 1,055, Ian Martin with 967, Tom Wright with 964, and Dave Pemble, with …
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