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Absentee Balloting Opens

Absentee Voting opens June 24 for the Aug. 9 State Primary Election, including the Primary Election for the two at-large City Council seats in Hastings. Voters are encouraged to make their voices heard with an absentee ballot. Ballots may be cast at at Hastings City Hall, Monday through Friday, between 8 AM and 4:30 PM. …

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St. John School Seeks Teacher

St John the Baptist Catholic School is hiring a teacher to join their growing preschool. This position is for the 2022-2023 school year. This teacher will work with the preschool team. The ideal candidate has a passion for teaching preschool students, has a degree in early childhood education or is able to meet DHS Rule …

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Local Students Graduate From Academy

More than 400 graduating seniors from communities across Minnesota recently received their high school diplomas as members of Minnesota Connections Academy’s Class of 2022. The tuition-free, public online school recently celebrated the students during an in-person commencement ceremony at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 11th. Overall, the Class of 2022 has received more than …

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Father Shireman Leaving SEAS Church

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church recently had a personnel change in the Pastoral Staff, as Parochial Vicar Father Matt Shireman was reassigned to be the Parochial Administrator for the parishes of Sacred Heart Church in Rush City, and St. Gregory the Great in North Branch. Father Shireman explains what it means to be a …

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Hastings 4th Parade Update

The City of Hastings will be able to enjoy a 4th of July Parade this year, thanks to the efforts of Nicole Sindelar, of the Hastings Golf Course, and the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. Nicole recently commented on how the idea came about. Click here for audio     She also talked about …

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Break-In At Prescott Roadhouse

A clip of security camera footage released to social media on Tuesday shows a lone suspect in the act of robbing the Prescott Roadhouse. The timestamp on the clip shows that the robbery occurred just before noon on June 20th. and the suspect was in and out of the roadhouse in less than 5 minutes. …

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Kotek Competes At Miss MN Competition

Miss Hastings for 2022, Jasmine Kotek, recently participated in the 2022 Miss Minnesota Scholarship Competition, held at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. According to a press release, Kotek was candidate #14 at the preliminary competition, and finished the weekend in the # 12 spot in the semifinals. The 2022 Miss Minnesota Scholarship Competition winner was …

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Hastings Senior Living To Start Renovations

Big changes are on the horizon for residents at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Sales Manager Rob Hallberg provides an update. Click here for audio     He also discussed the reasoning behind the renovations. Click here for audio     Learn more at BenedictineLiving.org. Click here for audio        

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DBA Requests Expanded Alcohol Service Area For Music Events

The Hastings Downtown Business Association will be having a Summer Music Series for 2022, and the Hastings City Council has been asked to expand the area in which alcohol may be served during these events. City Administrator Dan Wietecha introduced the issue. Click here for audio     The Council discussed sending this issue first to …

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City Council Deliberates KFC Site Plan

The Hastings City Council deliberated the Site Plan for the proposed KFC Restaurant in the 1700 Block of Vermillion Street at Monday evening’s City Council meeting. Community Development Director John Hinzman provided an update on the measure. Click here for audio     Earlier in the meeting, four Hastings residents, Brandon Spillman, Mary Jorgensen, and Tony …

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