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Hastings Schoolboard Reveals Organizational Structure For 2025

Hastings Schoolboard Reveals Organizational Structure For 2025

The Hastings School Board has revealed its organizational structure for 2025. The annual organizational meeting takes place on the first Monday in January where officers are elected, committees are formed, the calendar is established and a range of key decisions are finalized. 2025’s officers are: Chair: Carrie Tate Vice Chair: Jessica Dressely Clerk: Melissa Millner …

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January 14 Hastings Police Blotter

January 14 Hastings Police Blotter

The Hastings Police Department filed reports for incidents from December 30, 2024 thru January 6, 2025. On December 30 at 2:35 a.m. officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 61 and Spiral View Loop. A juvenile was cited for a curfew violation. On December 30 at 4:25 p.m. officers responded to General …

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USDA invests in Dakota, Goodhue Counties

USDA invests in Dakota, Goodhue Counties

The USDA has provided $825 million in investments in rural Minnesota and Dakota and Goodhue County received awards. According to the release: Dakota Electric Association will use a $500,000 investment to deploy a new advanced distribution management system to more efficiently operate and control distributed resources across their service territory in Minnesota. This enables ongoing …

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Hastings Police Blotter

Hastings Police Blotter

The Hastings Police Department filed reports for incidents from December 23 to December 30, 2024. On December 23 at 6:33 p.m. Hastings officers were notified of a possible hit and run that had been traced to Hastings from Apple Valley. Hastings police responded to the 800 block of 2nd Street West where they took into …

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Four Hastings City Councilmembers Sworn In

Four Hastings City Councilmembers Sworn In

Four Hastings City Council members were sworn in for their new four year terms on Monday night.. Tim Lawrence, Lisa Leifeld, Mya Beck and DawnMarie Vihrachoff took the oath to be sworn in. Beck is the only new councilmember, with the other three running unopposed.    

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Raiders Take Fourth In Premier Tournament

Raiders Take Fourth In Premier Tournament

The South Saint Paul Premier Tournament is in the books and the Hastings Raiders finished 4th in this year’s edition. South Saint Paul (Raiders win 7-1) The Raiders got off to a sluggish start against the Packers, giving up an early goal that saw them down 1-0. But in the 2nd period, the Raiders responded …

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Hastings Business Under New Ownership

Hastings Business Under New Ownership

A longtime Hastings business has undergone an ownership change. Anytime Fitness, located in the Westview Mall, has announced that Cortney and Derek Janisch have purchased the gym and now serve as co-owners. In a statement, they said: “We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you: we are now the proud owners of Anytime …

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ExCEL, AAA Award Winners Announced

ExCEL, AAA Award Winners Announced

Four Hastings High School students have received MSHSL Honors. Ryder Ashcraft and Ellie Magnus are recipients of the ExCEL Award.   ExCEL – Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership -is a unique program designed exclusively for high school juniors who are active in school activities, who show leadership qualities, and who work voluntarily in their community. According …

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Hastings Archery Team Makes Debut

Hastings Archery Team Makes Debut

Press release from Hastings Raiders Archery Club: “In its inaugural season, the Hastings High School Raiders Archery Team competed in the NASP BULLSEYE Archery Tournament at the Faribault Falcon Classic, hosted at the Faribault High School! The TEAM finished 7th out of 10 teams, and the Archers were excited about their first performance among well-established …

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January 6 Prescott Police Blotter

January 6 Prescott Police Blotter

The Prescott Police Department released its blotter for this week: Click here for audio        

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