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Schafer Recognized By MN House
Recently-retired Hastings Police Chief Bryan Schafer has been recognized by the Minnesota State House of Representatives for his years of service in Law Enforcement by way of a House Resolution recently passed acknowledging Schafer’s service in law enforcement. Recognizing Schafer’s 22 years with the Minneapolis Police Force, including commanding the 1st and 2nd Precincts, and …
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Hastings Congratulates Two
The City of Hastings welcomes Violet Penman as the new Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator, which is a shared position with Hastings, Farmington and Rosemount. She will facilitate the City’s Community Waste Abatement Grant with Dakota County and the various waste and recycling programs among the three cities. Her office will be at the City …
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Drawn To The River On Tuesday
Hastings resident Glenda Schnirring is encouraging area residents to come to an evening of art, history and remembrance at the Rotary Pavilion. The event, called “Drawn To The River”, features artist Paul Oman as he paints the large representation of Hastings’ history and landmarks. Four people will do brief messages about an aspect of public …
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HHS Grad Releases Album
Hastings High School Graduate with the Class of 2021, Thomas Jensen, who is currently studying music at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College in New York, studying jazz guitar, has teamed up with college classmate Lucas Aney to form a musical group called Telula, and they have released their first album to the public. …
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Prescott Daze Parade Seeks Grand Marshal
Even though Rivertown Days in Hastings is the big event for this weekend coming up, preparations are well underway across the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers for Prescott Daze, coming up in early September. Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Casey Johnson recently commented on the parade. Click here for audio She also talked …
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Dakota County Berry Farmers To Be Recognized
Dakota County berry farmers Aaron Wills and Molly McGovern Wills, operating Little Hill Berry Farm, a diversified organic fruit farm in Dakota County, raising blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, are among eighty-five farm families and operations which will be honored in August by the University of Minnesota at the 2022 Farm Family of the Year ceremony, …
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Rivertown Days Medallion Found
Needing only three clues from Edina Realty, local residents Jessica Smoot and Tanner Mattila located the 2022 Rivertown Days Medallion. Bruce Magnuson of Edina Realty has the scoop. Click here for audio Rivertown Days runs Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Learn more at RivertownDaysMN.com. Click here for audio (Jessica Smoot and Tanner …
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Prescott Skate Park To Be Removed
The Prescott Skate Park, located at 769 Dexter Street, has been in a state of disarray from recent vandalism and misuse, and the Prescott City Council discussed the Park on Monday evening. Alderperson Maureen Otwell expressed disappointment regarding the state of the park. Click here for audio A resolution to remove the skate park …
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Concept Plans Submitted For Derelict Prescott Property
Two concept plans for redevelopment of the property at 445 Court Street in Prescott came before the Prescott City Council on Monday evening, after the Council issued a Raze Order against the current building on the parcel. City Administrator Matt Wolf briefed the Council on the Concept Plans. Click here for audio The Council …
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Prescott Firehall Field Site Plan Approved
Major renovations are being planned at Firehall Field in Prescott, and the Prescott City Council considered the approval of the Site Plan at Monday evening’s meeting. City Administrator Matt Wolf provided a review of the planned renovations. Click here for audio The Council approved the Site Plan by unanimous vote without further deliberation. Click …
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