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Medevac Called To Hastings

On October 5th, at 3:09 PM the Dakota County Sheriff?s Office was dispatched to 1900 block of Rhoda Avenue for a possible explosion. While the Sheriff?s Office was responding to the residence the adult male patient self-transported before the Sheriff?s Office arrived on scene. The patient was intercepted near the Hastings Civic arena where he …

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HPD Officer Rinowski Honored

The City of Hastings recently congratulated HPD Community Engagement Officer Whitney Rinowski, who was recognized at a recent MN Crime Prevention Association annual conference, for her success in the Community Engagement role with the Hastings Police Department. According to information released by the City, Officer Rinowski has worked diligently with the homeless population to locate …

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UWH Commissioners Sought

United Way of Hastings (UWH) is seeking individuals interested in serving on its Board of Directors beginning in January 2023. This is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Board members support the work of UWH in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Empowerment, with …

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River Cleanup Held In Prescott

Living Lands and Waters, the only so-called “industrial strength” river clean-up organization like it in the world, recently asked to visit the Prescott area to remove trash from the shorelines of the St. Croix/Mississippi Rivers. According to the City, armed with a group of volunteers from Accredited Investors Wealth Management of Edina, and a generous …

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Farmington Firefighter Promoted

The Farmington Fire Department reports that Firefighter Mark Jones has been promoted to Crew Leader with the Department. According to the Department, in addition to the hundreds of training hours it takes to become a firefighter, Crew Leaders go through an additional 150 plus hours of training and testing in the areas of fire instructor, …

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Council Votes To Increase Stipend

The Hastings City Council revisited a proposal to increase the stipend for Council members and the Mayor on Monday evening. City Administrator Dan Wietecha briefed the Council on the issue to date. Click here for audio     He said that recommendations were based from a recent comparison study. Click here for audio     After Council …

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Hastings Council Approves Senior Living Complex

On Monday evening, Hastings Community Development Director John Hinzman presented proposals from a developer who hopes to build a 32-unit Senior Living facility at 33rd Street and Vermillion, adjacent to Terry’s Hardware. Hinzman gave a quick background on the proposal to date. Click here for audio     The City Council considered a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, …

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Siebenaler Recognized

The City of Farmington reports that City Communications Specialist, and Hastings native, Lauren Siebenaler has been recognized with a communications and marketing award from the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce at a recent Leaders in Local Government Awards event. According to a press release from the City of Farmington, local history information has been …

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Scully Honored

On Friday, Hastings law firm SiebenCarey announced that Michael Scully, attorney, partner and shareholder at the firm, has been selected as a 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers honoree. Scully focuses his practice on the areas of workers’ compensation, personal injury and auto accident insurance litigation. According to a press release issued by SiebenCarey, admitted to the …

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Hastings Concert Association Season Opens

A highlight of the Hastings Concert Association’s 2022-2023 season is coming up when the Hall Sisters finally take the stage at the Hastings Middle School Auditorium on Wednesday, October 5, at 7 PM. Hastings Concert Association President Brenda Irvin says that the concert is a reschedule. Click here for audio     Irvin also talked about …

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