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RTD 2022 In The Books
Rivertown Days took place across Hastings this last weekend. Local businesses, churches and nonprofits along with volunteers and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce help make this city wide celebration happen from various friendly competitions, live music performed at various locations, a craft fair, kids’ carnivals, a petting zoo and more. A Hastings family shares …
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Hastings Sings Results
The 13th annual Hastings Sings took place on Sunday, July 17th during Rivertown Days, revealing the top 4 contestants just minutes before a brief summer rainstorm reached Levee Park. Lead volunteer Chuck Spavin reports that 2 singers, Eva Storkamp and Ella Kimmen have advanced to the State Finals in the 13-20 age division, while singers …
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K9 Duke Joins DCSO
The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office reports that a new K9 team will begin training for duty in the near future. K9 Duke, and his handler, Deputy Scudera are slated to train for apprehension techniques and explosives detection. Duke, a Belgian Malinois, joined the Department last week. Click here for audio (K9 Duke with …
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Newport’s North Drug Turned Into Movie Set
Hollywood made a third trip to Newport earlier this month to film segments of a film due for release in 2023. Proprietor of the North Pole Restaurant, Brian North, commented on the process. Click here for audio One of the stars of the film is known for another hit series. Click here for audio …
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City Council Meeting Preview
The Hastings City Council meets Monday evening. Mayor Mary Fasbender provides a preview of the agenda. Click here for audio Click here for audio
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ISD 200 SRO Agreement Up For Renewal
A resolution to approve the renewal of the 2022-2024 School Resource Officer and Traffic Control Agent Contract between the City of Hastings and ISD 200 is up for deliberation by the Hastings City Council. According to information provided to the Council, the Hastings Police Department and ISD 200 have long had a joint School Resource …
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2022 Hastings Candidate Forum Set
The Hastings Progressives group will host the 2022 Hastings City Council Candidate Forum on July 26th at 7 PM, in the Hastings City Council Chambers, 101 4th St. E., and live-streamed by Hastings Community TV. This is a great opportunity for community members to get to know each of the seven candidates ahead of the …
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St. John School Hires Preschool Aide
St. John the Baptist School in Vermillion is proud to announce the hiring of a new Preschool Aide, Alena Dorman. In a post on social media, Alena said she is thrilled to join the St. John the Baptist Catholic school community, and her daughter is looking forward to joining preschool this fall as well. Dorman, …
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ISD 200 Board Censure of Director Mike Reis Update
On May 2, 2022 the Hastings Independent School District 200 Board passed a resolution (4-2) that censured Director Mike Reis. Conditions of the censure are outlined as Board Clerk Becky Beissel reads the resolution: Click here for audio The board approved censure is to be reviewed every 30 days by the Board Chair, Superintendent …
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Rivertown Days Showcases Attractions
Rivertown Days is not just a “Main Street” event for Hastings. There will be events going on throughout town. Tanya Dolan of Premier Bank, at the corner of 10th and Vermillion invites families to a petting Zoo on Saturday. Click here for audio Admission is free for the zoo. Jodi Norgaarden, proprietor of Quaint …
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