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USDA To Help Financially Strapped Farmers
The USDA recently reported that more farmers will be able to stay on the farm and continue farming thanks to help from the USDA, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has a brief summary of some of the help being given to financially distressed producers. Click here for audio …
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Council Approves Intek Site Plan
The Site Plan for a proposed expansion at Intek Plastics in Hastings came before the City Council for approval on Monday evening. Community Development Director John Hinzman provided an overview of the measure. Click here for audio Part of the plan will allow Intek to acquire an adjacent empty lot to accommodate the expansion. …
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Confluence Open Date Pushed Back
On Monday evening, the Hastings City Council heard an update from Community Development Director John Hinzman regarding progress at the Confluence. He advised the Council that the completion date for the project needs to be pushed to Spring of ’23, due to unforeseen circumstances. Click here for audio After discussion, the Council authorized the …
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Benedictine Living Seeks Holiday Volunteers
Christmas time is fast approaching, and Benedictine Senior Living would love to have an excellent celebration for the residents and staff this year. Wellness Coordinator Kiana Ress would like to start the season off early. Click here for audio There are also plenty of openings for inside work. Click here for audio To …
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316 Closure Starts On Wednesday
Motorists on Highway 316 will be detoured beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19 as crews connect the southern terminus of 316 to the Highway 61 roundabout, east of Miesville, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The detour is Highway 61, which is west of the intersection with Highway 316. Vehicles that need to reach residences or …
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Fasbenders Recognized For Conservation Efforts
The Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to announce Dave and Maureen Fasbender as their 2022 Outstanding Conservationist. According to a press release, the Dakota SWCD Board selected the Fasbenders as this year’s Outstanding Conservationist for their long track record of working with the SWCD and other organizations to improve water …
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River Blades Skaters To Perform With Hamilton
Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton and his Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation will host a Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer fundraising event October 21-22. The events will span two days, beginning with a family-friendly Frozen 5k and ending with an ice show hosted by Scott Hamilton. Selected for participation in this event will be skaters from Hastings’ …
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Sterud Named Prescott Kiwanis Student Of The Week
The Prescott High School Counseling Office reports that the Prescott Kiwanis Student of the Week is Sophomore Kelsey Sterud. According to a nomination submitted by Spanish teacher, Nicole Jodarski, Kelsey is a highly motivated student who shows tremendous initiative. She’s hungry for knowledge, and she’s always willing to challenge herself to use language in novel …
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Hwy 55/Doyle Path Project Nears Completion
If you are hankering for some good news, the month-long project on Hwy 55 that consisted of constructing a dedicated left turn lane eastbound Hwy 55 at Doyle Path, dedicated right turn lane, and extending the acceleration lane for westbound Hwy 55 is nearly complete. According to Mn DOT, crews were scheduled to reopen Hwy …
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Hastings 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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