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Make Music Day Will Go On

The final decision was made last week to hold the daylong annual Make Music fest on Tuesday in the parks as planned, in spite of the heat. Event organizers say that there will be free donut holes given away during the first act, held at 7 am at City Hall. All music is provided by …

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Hastings Student Graduates From Virtual Academy

Jaylyn Henderson of Hastings was among more than thirty Falcon View Connections Academy students who recently received their high school diplomas as members of the statewide public virtual school’s Class of 2022. The students received their diplomas during an in-person commencement ceremony in Lake Elmo on June 12th, which included speakers, members of the faculty …

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St. John Catholic School Hires New Teacher

St. John the Baptist School in Vermillion announces the hiring of new specialist teacher LoriAnn Myers. According to information provided by School management, Myers most recently worked at the Church of St. Joseph in Red Wing as a fourth grade teacher and as director of Faith Formation over the past 15 years. Feeling the call …

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Vehicle Goes Into River At Jaycee Park Boat Launch

On Sunday, June 19th, Hastings PD received a call about a vehicle with a boat attached that went into the water at the Jaycee Park boat launch. According to the DCSO, the driver attempted to bring his boat in from the water, got out of his vehicle, then realized he accidentally left it in reverse. …

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Switala Named To Workforce Board

Kari Switala was appointed to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board as a new member representing the private sector. The Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment June 7. Switala is Chief Creative Officer and owner of Wild Fig Marketing where she oversees business operations and manages marketing strategies for clients. Switala attended Lakeville High …

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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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Hastings Creamery Opens New Location

The Hastings Dairy Store has completed a months-long effort to renovate the former tanning shop building at 1700 Vermillion Street, across from the Creamery, and opened the new Hastings Dairy Store on Friday morning. General Manager Justin Malone commented on the process to get the new location up and running. Click here for audio     …

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Linscheid Promoted To Commander

The Hastings Police Department has announced that Sergeant Kyle Linscheid has been promoted to the position of Police Commander. Kyle started with the Hastings Police Department in August 2008 as a Police Officer and was promoted to Sergeant in August 2017. He received his Supervision and Management Certificate from the BCA and recently attended Northwestern …

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Tix Celebration Seek Volunteers

The June 26th Celebration of the Ordination of Father Michael Tix at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton is still in need of volunteers to help with all areas of the Celebration. From set-up to food servers, cleaners, and floaters, people interested in helping are encouraged to sign up online to assist. Volunteer time slots …

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St. John School Renovations Near Completion

St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Vermillion is already in preparation for the 2022-2023 school year by renovating the school building and repaving the parking lot. According to a post on social media, the work continues with Pine Bend Paving finishing up the parking lots, Lawrence Interiors installing new tile in three classrooms and …

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