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ISD 200 Board Deliberates Special Election
A resolution establishing dates for filing affidavits of candidacy for a special ISD 200 election is scheduled to be deliberated at a School Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 27. According to information provided to the School Board, the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District …
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Schommer Omnibus Hearing
The case against former insurance agent Mary Schommer takes another step forward on Wednesday, when she is scheduled to appear in court in Hastings at 9 AM for an omnibus hearing. According to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, the omnibus hearing will likely be a session to discuss and set future court dates for hearings …
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This Old Horse Achieves Guardian Status From EQUUS
Staff and management of This Old Horse, in Hastings, report that the organization has received notification that they have achieved the level of “Guardian” designation from the EQUUS Foundation. According to information released by This Old Horse, Inc, the “Guardian” designation requires a rigorous review of equine care and use. This Old Horse is one …
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Pastor William Strom Passes
William “Bill” Francis Strom, 82, of Hastings, MN, died of injuries due to falls and Alzheimer’s on July 19, 2022, at White Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cottage Grove, MN. Bill was born April 17, 1940, in St. Paul, MN, to Gottfrid Gerhardt Strom and Myrtle Antoinette Geisenheyner. Bill graduated from Ramsey High …
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Campaign Signs Defaced
The 2022 election cycle is beginning to have reports of damage to candidate campaign signs placed around the community. Tom Dippel, who is running for the newly-established Senate District 41 seat, expressed concern regarding damage reported. Click here for audio Dippel added that defacing and theft are not legal. Click here for audio …
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HFD Weekly Review
The Hastings Fire and EMS Department responded to 16 calls for service for the two-week period ending July 17th. On July 5th, crews were dispatched to the 100 block of Longspur Lane to battle an RV fire. Crews were called at 9:45 AM, and were on scene until 10:45. Damage estimates exceeded $80,000, with no …
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HPD Blotter Report
The Hastings Police Department logged 47 entries to the police blotter for the week ending July 18th. On July 12th at about 10:25 AM, a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Vermillion Street resulted in the arrest of 23-year-old Bloomington resident Claude Edward James for three active warrants. He was also cited for providing …
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Koerner Celebrates 30 Years With Cottage Grove
The City of Cottage Grove has sent congratulations to Pete Koerner, the City’s Director of Public Safety and Police Chief, on his 30 years of service with the city. City officials sincerely appreciate the hard work and efforts Koerner has made year after year to make the Cottage Grove community a safer place for everyone …
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Prescott City Council Meeting Preview
The Prescott City Council meets Monday evening. City Administrator Matt Wolf provides a preview of the agenda. Click here for audio Click here for audio
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RPD Officer Receives Award
Rosemount Police Community Resource Officer Cassie Witt was recently awarded a Distinguished Service Award from the Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) at the annual Minnesota Police and Peace Officer Officer Association Conference in Alexandria, MN. According to information released by the Department, following the sudden loss of two recently retired Rosemount Sergeants to cardiac arrest, …
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